יְחֶזְקֵאל (ye.chez.qel)
ye.chez.qel
Jehezkel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name yechezqel means "God strengthens." In the Hebrew Bible, it appears only once as a personal name in 1 Chronicles 24:16, identifying a priest who led the twentieth division of temple service during King David’s reign. This brief mention places him within the organized structure of worship established for the tabernacle.
Despite its single occurrence in the historical records, this same name is widely recognized as that of the major prophet Ezekiel. The biblical prophet, son of Buzi, was taken into exile in Babylon with King Jehoiachin and served there for twenty-two years. His book carries his name, making him one of the most significant figures among the exiled prophets.
The connection between these two individuals is linguistic rather than necessarily genealogical. While 1 Chronicles lists a priest named yechezqel, the prophet Ezekiel is identified as the son of Buzi and associated with the nineteenth division. Scholars note that both names share the same meaning, reflecting a common practice of using theophoric names that acknowledge God’s sustaining power.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jehezkel carries a quiet but powerful promise: "God strengthens." In the Old Testament, this name appears in the records of temple service, reminding us that worship is not just about grand moments but also about faithful, organized participation. God values the structure and order we bring to our spiritual lives, using even the smallest details of duty to sustain His people.
While the biblical record mentions a priest named Jehezkel who led a division of service, the name itself reflects a truth that applies to every believer. When life feels overwhelming or your own strength runs dry, this name serves as a gentle reminder that God is the source of your endurance. He does not ask you to carry burdens alone but invites you to rely on His sustaining power.
Whether you are serving in visible leadership or working behind the scenes, your faithfulness matters to Him. This word encourages us to look beyond our own limitations and trust in the One who strengthens us for every task He has given. It is a call to rest in His provision rather than striving in our own effort.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ Jehezkel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לִֽ/יחֶזְקֵ֖אל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 24:16
the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,
This verse identifies Jehezkel as the leader of the twentieth priestly division, showing how God organized worship through specific individuals during David's reign.