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ezekiel

/ɪˈziː.ki.əl/

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noun

/ɪˈziː.ki.əl/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к еврейскому пророку VI века до н.э., который был сослан в Вавилон, а также к ветхозаветной книге, содержащей его пророчества о падении и восстановлении Иерусалима и Иудеи.

A proper noun referring to a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon, and also to the Old Testament book containing his prophecies concerning the downfall and restoration of Jerusalem and Judah.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Biblical ProphetC1formal

    A Hebrew prophet from the 6th century BC who was taken to Babylon as a captive in 587 BC and delivered prophecies about the fall of Jerusalem and the eventual restoration of Israel.

    ruБиблейский пророк

    • Ezekiel is considered one of the major prophets of the Old Testament.
    • The prophet Ezekiel had visions of a valley of dry bones.
    • Ezekiel's prophecies warned of the destruction of Jerusalem.
  2. Book of the BibleC1formal

    The Old Testament book that contains the prophecies and visions of the prophet Ezekiel, focusing on the judgment of Judah and Jerusalem and the promise of future restoration.

    ruКнига Иезекииля

    • The Book of Ezekiel is divided into three main sections.
    • Ezekiel's temple vision is described in detail in the later chapters.
    • Scholars study the Book of Ezekiel for its complex symbolism.

    Synonymsezechiel

Forms
  • ezekiels plural form
  • ezekiels' possessive plural form
  • ezekiel's possessive singular form