The Hebrew and Greek that is transliterated as «Ezekiel» in English means «strength of God,» «whom God will strengthen,» «God is strong,» «the man God strengthens.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with the sign for «vision,» referring to the vision in Ezekiel 1, esp. 1:26 – 1:28. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)

«Ezekiel» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

In Hungarian Sign Language it is translated with a sign that originates from the sign for «will» — the prophet Ezekiel represents the will of God as shown in Ezekiel 36:3 that says «prophesy and say: Thus says the Lord GOD.» (Source: Jenjelvi Biblia and HSL Bible Translation Group)

«Ezekiel» in Hungarian Sign Language — note that only the first part refers to «Ezekiel,» the second and third parts refer to «prophet» and «book» (source )

In Swiss-German Sign Language it is translated with a sign that depicts Ezekiel receiving an image from God that he passes on.

«Ezekiel» in Swiss-German Sign Language, source: DSGS-Lexikon biblischer Begriffe , © CGG Schweiz

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

See also Ezekiel’s vision of the chariot (image).

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Ezekiel .