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Ezechiel

Ezechiel

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A Hebrew prophet sent to Babylon whose visions appear in the Bible
  • proper noun
  • /ɛˈzɛkiəl/
translation icon : Ezequiel
  • The Book of Ezechiel contains vivid prophecies and symbolic imagery.

Examples

  • Many of Ezechiel's visions are described in detail in the Old Testament.

  • The prophet Ezechiel delivered messages of hope during exile.

  • Ezechiel was among the exiles taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.

  • Many scholars study the writings of Ezechiel for their historical significance.

  • Ezechiel was among the exiles taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar.

  • The prophet Ezechiel delivered messages of hope during exile.

  • Many scholars study the writings of Ezechiel for their historical significance.

Synonyms

Ezekiel
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A Hebrew prophet who is taken to Babylon when his people are forced from Israel

has identical meaning but uses an older spelling with ch

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Ezechiel comes from an old Hebrew name made of chazaq ('to strengthen') and El ('God'), so it means 'God strengthens' and fits the prophet who spoke words of warning and later hope.