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

“You obviously aren’t ready for the responsibilities and privileges of being a hall monitor, Ezekiel.”

From Literature

But I think you might recall my uncle Ezekiel and his family.

From Literature

“I think of the restaurant as the dinner party and the diner as the invitee,” said Ezekiel.

From The Wall Street Journal

This essay is adapted from Ezekiel J. Emanuel’s new book, “Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life,” which will be published on Jan. 6 by W.W.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC