Ezekiel

American  

[ih-zee-kee-uhl] / ɪˈzi ki əl /

Douay Bible, Ezechiel

noun

1. a Major Prophet of the 6th century b.c.

2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. Ezek.

3. Moses Jacob, 1844–1917, U.S. sculptor, in Rome.

4. a male given name.

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Ezekiel British  

/ ɪˈziːkɪəl /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century _bc , exiled to Babylon in 597 _bc

2. the book containing his oracles, which describe the downfall of Judah and Jerusalem and their subsequent restoration

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Etymology

Origin of Ezekiel

From Late Latin Ezechiel, Hiezechiel, from Greek Iezekiḗl, from Hebrew Yĕḥezqēl “God strengthens”

Example Sentences

Commanders and commentators may reference ancient texts, such as the Book of Ezekiel, which prophesied a war against the biblical kingdom of Israel, or the Book of Revelation.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Other deceased victims named by the police include Ticaria Lampert, 12, and Ezekiel Schofield, 13, who were both students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

“Put down your phone and engage with the staff,” said Arjav Ezekiel, co-owner of Birdie’s in Austin, Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

"After such a long time, I couldn't really remember my voice," Sarah Ezekiel tells BBC Access All.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

But my uncle Ezekiel was friendly, and he’s the one who gave me those baby ducks.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan