Hezekiah

[ hez-uh-kahy-uh ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a king of Judah of the 7th and 8th centuries b.c.

Hezekiah

/ ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə /

noun

1. a king of Judah ?715–?687 bc , noted for his religious reforms (II Kings 18–19) Douay spellingEzechias

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hezekiah¹

From Late Latin Ezechias, from Greek Ezekías, from Hebrew ḥizqiyyāh, ḥizqīyāhū, literally, “God strengthens”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hezekiah¹

from Hebrew hizqīyyāh ū God has strengthened

Example Sentences

Late on Easter morning, George Atzerodt showed up at the home of Hezekiah Metz, about twenty-two miles from Washington, in Montgomery County, Maryland, north of Charles County where Booth and Herold were.

From Literature

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

Hezekiah Coleman, 20, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with assault as a hate crime, robbery as a hate crime and aggravated harassment.

From New York Times

Hezekiah Hawkins, a 17-year-old rising senior at Suitland High who is a trained dancer and musician, said adults need to understand the pressures that young people are facing today.

From Washington Post

The “near lynching” the group has completed researching is that of the Rev. Hezekiah Brown.

From Washington Post