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Ezekiel

Pronounced eh-ZEE-kee-ul

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✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Ezekiel appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.

Meaning: "God strengthens"
Origin: Hebrew

Ezekiel means "God strengthens" in Hebrew, a meaning that proved deeply personal for this prophet who ministered during one of the darkest periods in Israel's history — the Babylonian exile. God strengthened Ezekiel to deliver difficult messages of judgment while also offering hope of future restoration. Ezekiel's prophetic ministry was marked by dramatic visions and symbolic actions. His vision of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37), where God brought dead bones back to life, is one of the most powerful images of spiritual renewal in all of Scripture. This vision promised that God would restore the scattered nation of Israel. As a priest-turned-prophet, Ezekiel provided detailed blueprints for a future temple and described the glory of God departing from and returning to Jerusalem. His message emphasized personal accountability before God and the promise that God would give His people "a new heart and a new spirit."

Spiritual meaning

Ezekiel's name — 'God strengthens' — is a promise for every season of life. His ministry teaches us that even in the darkest valleys, God's strengthening presence can bring dead things back to life.

Related verses (KJV)

"Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live."
Ezekiel 37:5 (KJV) →
"A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you."
Ezekiel 36:26 (KJV) →

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