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Ezekiel
ih-ZEE-kee-uhl
Ezekiel (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will strengthen," and the name of a biblical prophet. Example: “The Book of Ezekiel is found in the Hebrew Bible.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will strengthen," and the name of a biblical prophet.
"The Book of Ezekiel is found in the Hebrew Bible."
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Etymology
This name comes from Koine Greek Ἰεζεκιήλ (Iezekiḗl), which goes back to Biblical Hebrew יְחֶזְקֵאל (Y'ḥezqēl, "God strengthens").
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What does “Ezekiel” mean?
The word “Ezekiel” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will strengthen," and the name of a biblical prophet.
How do you pronounce “Ezekiel”?
“Ezekiel” is pronounced ih-ZEE-kee-uhl (/ɪˈziːkiəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ezekiel” in a sentence?
Here is “Ezekiel” used in a sentence: “The Book of Ezekiel is found in the Hebrew Bible.”
What part of speech is “Ezekiel”?
“Ezekiel” is a name.
Is “Ezekiel” a common word?
“Ezekiel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
