(strength of God). One of the four greater prophets; carried captive to Babylon B. C. 598; entered the prophetic calling in fifth year of his captivity (Ezek. 1:1-3). Chapters 1-24 of his book contain predictions before the fall of Jerusalem, and 25-48 predictions after that event. The visions of the Temple, 40-48, are a unique feature of the book.