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Ezekiel

eze·kiel

UK/ɪˈziːkiəl/ US/ˈɛzɪˌkil/ uncommon

noun

1.

a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC

Synonyms
2.

an Old Testament book containing Ezekiel''s prophecies of the downfall of Jerusalem and Judah and their subsequent restoration

Origin

From Koine Greek Ἰεζεκιήλ (Iezekiḗl), from Biblical Hebrew יְחֶזְקֵאל (Y'ḥezqēl, “God strengthens”).

Phrases

  • Ezekiel bread

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