Ezekiel

[ ih-zee-kee-uhl ]

/ ɪˈzi ki əl /

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noun

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

a book of the Bible bearing his name. Abbreviation: Ezek.

Mo·ses Ja·cob, 1844–1917, U.S. sculptor, in Rome.

a male given name.

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Also Douay Bible, E·ze·chi·el (for defs. 1, 2) .

Origin of Ezekiel

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

Words nearby Ezekiel

Eysenck, Eysk, EZ, Ezechias, Ezek., Ezekiel, ezetimibe, e-zine, Ezr., Ezra, f

How to use Ezekiel in a sentence

“Judges are more lenient in terms of preparation,” says criminal-defense attorney Ezekiel Perlo.
The Grim Sleeper’s Trial Is Moving at Snail’s Pace, and Victims’ Families Are Furious|Christine Pelisek|March 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The discussion poses an argument: In the book of Ezekiel, God is determined to wipe out a city, which is full of wickedness.
For Shame|Alana Suskin|July 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
You had two children with him—Samantha, who is now 15, and Charles Ezekiel, who is 9.
Cynthia Nixon on Bisexuality & Her New Role in ‘Wit’|Kevin Sessums|January 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
My father loved to brag about Ezekiel Cheever who arrived on a distinguished small boat in the 1630s.
Cheever on Cheever|Susan Cheever|March 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Another brother, Ezekiel, is a bioethicist at the Harvard Medical School.
Barack's Enforcer|Martin Sieff|November 6, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Rabbah of Ammon was to become, "A stable for camels and couching place for flocks" (Ezekiel xxv, 5).
Gospel Philosophy|J. H. Ward
Ezekiel designed a statue located at Lynchburg in honor of Major Daniel which shows him seated and holding a crutch.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Martin and Sarah came to America, and Ezekiel was lost at sea before he had married.
Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York|Lemuel Ely Quigg
We have not found it in any of the minor prophets, and but twice in the prophecies of Jeremiah, and once in Ezekiel.
The Testimony of the Bible Concerning the Assumptions of Destructive Criticism|S. E. Wishard
"I have put my words in thy mouth" was spoken to Jeremiah (chapter i:9); and Ezekiel makes the same experience.
The Prophet Ezekiel|Arno C. Gaebelein

British Dictionary definitions for Ezekiel

Ezekiel

/ (ɪˈziːkɪəl) /

noun Old Testament

a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century bc, exiled to Babylon in 597 bc

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

Douay spelling: Ezechiel

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