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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The fifteenth book of the Old Testament and a book of the Hebrew Tanakh. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A Jewish high priest from the fifth century BC. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A surname from Hebrew. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

book of ezra

Example

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"Ezra, will y'all come over tonight?"

Etymology

From the Biblical Hebrew עֶזְרָא (ʿezrā). Doublet of Esdras.

Related phrases

Ezra-Nehemiahhigh priestold testament

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