ezekiel

/ɪˈziːkiɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A prophet in the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, who had a vision of God’s glory and was commissioned to prophesy against Israel and Judah.

“The preacher studied the book of Ezekiel, searching for inspiration to convey his message.”

2. proper noun

A given name, derived from the biblical prophet.

“Ezekiel’s friends always called him Zeke for short.”

Synonyms

  • prophet
  • seer

Antonyms

  • heretic