The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

452. Elijah—A ninth-century B.C. prophet who served during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah. This prophet distinguished himself with the many notable miracles he performed during his service. Elijah was a rigid, unrelenting prophet who demanded allegiance to Yahweh and adherence to the standards of Israel’s covenant religion with God. This bold prophet was used by God to single handedly dethrone Jezebel’s false prophetic institution by slaughtering all her prophets in a contest called by her husband, King Ahab. Elijah means “the Lord is my God.” Elijah’s anointing was designated as one of the prophetic mantles that lingers in the earth. It signifies the spirit of repentance and return to the true and living God. John the Baptist was given this mantle, and Jesus’ departure from the planet was preceded by a visitation from the glorified Elijah and Moses. Elijah’s constant conflict was against the false god Baal who was frequently worshipped by Israel in place of the Lord God of their covenant. 453. Elisha—The prophet Elijah’s successor who requested and received a double portion of his predecessor and mentor’s portion. The unusual anointing enabled him to perform twice as many miracles as Elijah and repeat those done by his master as well. Elisha was called to be a “slaughtering” prophet. See 1 Kings 19:15–21. His impulsive and totally egotistical response to the mocking by local juveniles caused him to use his newfound power to provoke the death of forty-two youths, who were mauled by bears as a result of his curse upon them. He was the only prophet the Bible specifically states died from a terminal illness. (See 2 Kings 13:14.) 454. Embedded—A prepared supporting substance. An object or feature integral to a whole that is encased as a seed. It works beneath or throughout the obvious operations of the whole and is activated by secret signals and silent impulses. Prophetically, the term is used to identify the object of a prophet’s actuations where his word, when spoken, causes the manifestation in physical form of all the spiritual deposits Creator God embedded in the earth. James 1:21; Romans 5:13; 1 John 2:5; Genesis 28:12–13; Jeremiah 4:28; John 12:48. 455. Emerald—A green gemstone that prophetically symbolizes royalty, eternity, and bespoke prosperity in nearly every area of human existence. Exodus 28:1–18; Ezekiel 28:13; Revelation 21:19. 456. Emerald Green—A color from the stone after its name. It symbolizes