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

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

“Tipping is not optional, in my mind,” said Ezekiel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

He couldn’t—not with the ghosts of Matthew Warne and his own brother Ezekiel haunting his mind all these years.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan