Ezekiel
biblical prophet and main figure of the Book of Ezekiel
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Summary
Ezekiel is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 621 BC[2] in Jerusalem[3]. He died on 571 BC[4] in Babylon[5]. He worked as a preacher[6], thaumaturge[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 8% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,722 views/month).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Judah[10]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[11], Israelites[12]
- Position held: prophet[13]
- Notable work: Ezekiel[14]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Ezekiel[17]
- Canonization status: saint[18]
- Said to be the same as: Dhu al-Kifl[19]
- Given name: Ezekiel[20]
- Significant event: vision[21]
- Feast day: July 23[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ezekiel[23]
- Work location: Palestine[24], Babylon[25]
- Medical condition: epilepsy[26]
- Floruit: 600 BC[27]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[29], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[30], Dictionnaire Infernal[31], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[32], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Biblical Hebrew[37], Aramaic[38]
- Present in work: Ezekiel[39]
- Stack Exchange tag: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/tags/ezekiel[40]
- Name in native language: יְחֶזְקֵאל[41]
- Different from: Hezekiah[42]
- Not found in: Pauly–Wissowa[43]
Why It Matters
Ezekiel has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include he[46], a religious text[47].
FAQs
Where was Ezekiel born?
Ezekiel's place of birth was Jerusalem[3].
Where did Ezekiel die?
Ezekiel passed away in Babylon[5].
What did Ezekiel do for work?
Ezekiel worked as a preacher[6], thaumaturge[7], and author[8].