Ezekiel

[ ih-zee-kee-uhl ]

noun

1. a Major Prophet of the 6th century b.c.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Ezek.
3. Mo·ses Ja·cob, 1844–1917, U.S. sculptor, in Rome.
4. a male given name.

Ezekiel

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ezekiel¹

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

Example Sentences

“Five years after the initial accelerated approval, you should have a definitive answer,” said Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a cancer specialist and bioethicist at the University of Pennsylvania who was not involved in the research.

From Seattle Times

In 1844, the Rev. Bush wrote "The Valley of the Vision, or The Dry Bones Revived," interpreting the biblical Book of Ezekiel to prophesy the return of the Jews to Palestine.

From Salon

Foothill 3, Dana Hills 2: Ezekiel Vargas had a walk-off double for Foothill in the ninth inning.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosper 5, Mater Dei 4: In Texas, Ezekiel Lara had three hits for the Monarchs, who scored three runs in the seventh to make it close.

From Los Angeles Times

Ezekiel Harry scored 26 points and Jacob Ortega 20 points for Carson.

From Los Angeles Times