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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.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Ezekiel

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

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Now, Lopez said, she and Ezekiel are taking a break from autism therapy altogether, citing the experience with the Perfect Child.

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Ezekiel J. Emanuel is an oncologist, bioethicist and health-policy expert.

From MarketWatch May 13, 2026

Mater Dei 8, JSerra 5: Jack Reis hit a home run and Ezekiel Lara, Jaxon Olmstead and Emilio Young each had two hits for Mater Dei.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

Ezekiel is still hoping that the government will fulfil its promises, and give her land.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

Ezekiel was curious about me and wanted to talk.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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