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Ezra Definition & Meaning

ezra
noun
  1. a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
  2. an Old Testament book telling of a rabbi's efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity

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Frequently asked questions

What does ezra mean?
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem an Old Testament book telling of a rabbi's efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity
What part of speech is ezra?
Ezra is a noun.
How many definitions does ezra have?
Ezra has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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