“Ἠλείας”  [10 verses] (Hebrew Name) - "Elias" is Elias, the Greek form of the biblical name for Elijah.  - -- "Elias" is the Greek form of the name of the prophet we call "Elijah." Jesus refers to Elijah only here and in Mark as a forerunner or harbinger of the Christ. However, he also appears with Jesus along with Moses. More about Jesus's use of OT figures in this article.