Ebenezer
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Name — A male given name from Hebrew, popularised by English Puritans in the 1600s and meaning "stone of help."
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Etymology
From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer), "stone of help," referring to a memorial stone set up by the prophet Samuel in the Bible.
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What does “Ebenezer” mean?
The word “Ebenezer” means a male given name from Hebrew, popularised by English Puritans in the 1600s and meaning "stone of help.". In plain terms, a biblical-sounding given name meaning "stone of help"; also a small nonconformist chapel.
How do you pronounce “Ebenezer”?
“Ebenezer” is pronounced eh-buh-NEE-zuh (/ɛbəˈnizɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ebenezer” in a sentence?
Here is “Ebenezer” used in a sentence: “Ebenezer Scrooge is the miserly hero of Dickens's A Christmas Carol.”
What part of speech is “Ebenezer”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ebenezer” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Ebenezer” come from?
The word “Ebenezer” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר (éven ha`ézer), "stone of help," referring to a memorial stone set up by the prophet Samuel in the Bible.
How many meanings does “Ebenezer” have?
“Ebenezer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from Hebrew, popularised by English Puritans in the 1600s and meaning "stone of help.".
