Meaning of Ezekiel in the Bible
Language: HebrewTransliteration: YehezqelGender: MaleTestament: Old Testament
Meaning
“God strengthens”
Ezekiel is a priest and prophet among the Judean exiles in Babylon. His visions combine symbolic actions, warnings of Jerusalem's judgment, individual responsibility, divine glory, and powerful images of restoration such as the new heart and the dry bones.
Scripture References for Ezekiel
5 key passages featuring this name
Ezekiel 1:3
“The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was there upon him.”
Ezekiel 3:17
“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”
Ezekiel 18:32
“For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. ”
Ezekiel 36:26
“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.”
Ezekiel 37:5
“Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:”
The Name Ezekiel in God's Word
Names in Scripture carry deep significance. Ezekiel — meaning “God strengthens” — reflects a truth about identity, purpose, and God's design. Meditate on these passages to understand what this name reveals about God's character and His people.
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