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Ebenezer

eh-buh-NEE-zuh

Ebenezer (name) means a male given name from Hebrew, popularised by English Puritans in the 1600s and meaning "stone of help.". Example: “Ebenezer Scrooge is the miserly hero of Dickens's A Christmas Carol.”

name

A male given name from Hebrew, popularised by English Puritans in the 1600s and meaning "stone of help."

"Ebenezer Scrooge is the miserly hero of Dickens's A Christmas Carol."

noun

In some Christian traditions, a small chapel or meetinghouse, especially one named after the biblical memorial stone.

"The village Ebenezer still holds services every Sunday."

How to use Ebenezer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA biblical-sounding given name meaning "stone of help"; also a small nonconformist chapel.

Word forms

Ebenezers plural

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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.

Origin: Hebrew

Rhymes for Ebenezer

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Frequently asked questions

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.".

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