Hezekiah
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Hezekiah
From Late Latin Ezechias, from Greek Ezekías, from Hebrew ḥizqiyyāh, ḥizqīyāhū, literally, “God strengthens”
Example Sentences
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Hezekiah Niles, the most important journalist of the early 19th century, saw the problem and offered a new solution to the establishing of “a national character” for Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
Jahi had selected the song — “Faithful Is Our God” by Hezekiah Walker — because its message: asking the Lord to restore what has been lost.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2023
The Hokies’ Hezekiah Grimsley recovered a fumble in the end zone to tie the game with 1:51 to play.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2019
Archaeologists believe that the tower dates back to the ancient Kingdom of Judah and the reign of King Hezekiah.
From Fox News • Jun. 19, 2019
It was early in the afternoon and she and Hezekiah were alone.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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