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Ezra (name)
Ezra (Hebrew: עֶזְרָא) is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root ''ע-ז-ר'' meaning "help". The name originated from the Biblical figure Ezra the Scribe, who is traditionally credited as the author of Ezra-Nehemiah and the Books of Chronicles of the Hebrew Bible. The name is a probable abbreviation of the name Azaryahu (עזריהו) which means "Yahweh helps". The name alternatively has the Greek-Latin form Esdras which was used for Ezra the Scribe which comes from the Greek word (Ἔσδρας). The name grew in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2018, its ranking climbing from 431st to 59th. Given name *Ezra Abbot (1819–1884), American biblical scholar *Ezra Ames (1768–1836), American portrait painter *Ezra Attiya (1885–1970), Rosh yeshiva, Porat Yosef Yeshiva, Jerusalem *Ezra Baker (born c. 1765), American politician * Ezra Bartlett (1861–1942), English cricketer *Ezra T. Benson (1811–1869), American religious leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esra
Esra is a common Turkish given name for females. It is also a common Arabic name. People named Esra include: Given name * Esra Battaloğlu, Turkish geneticist * Esra Bilgiç (born 1992), Turkish actress * Esra Dalfidan (born 1975), Turkish singer * Esra Dermancıoğlu (born 1968), Turkish actress * Esra Erol (born 1985), Turkish women's footballer * Esra Güler (born 1994), Turkish women's footballer * Esra Gümüş (born 1982), Turkish volleyball player * Esra Gündar (born 1980), Turkish handball player * Esra Kiraz (born 1992), Turkish armwrestler *Esra Mungan, Turkish academic * Esra Özatay (born 1976), Turkish female military officer and military aerobatics aviator * Esra Özkan (born 1996), Turkish women's footballer * Esra Sert (born 1976), Turkish journalist * Esra Sibel Tezkan (born 1993), Turkish-German women's footballer * Esra Şencebe (born 1991), Turkish basketball player * Esra Solmaz (born 1995), Turkish women's footballer * Esra Tromp (born 1990), Dutch femal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson (August 4, 1899 – May 30, 1994) was an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Agriculture during both President of the United States, presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as the List of presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13th President of the Church (LDS Church), president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his death in 1994. Early life Born on a farm in Whitney, Idaho, Whitney, Idaho, Benson was the oldest of eleven children. He was the great-grandson of Ezra T. Benson, who was appointed by Brigham Young to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1846. When he was 12 years old, his father was called as a Missionary (LDS Church), missionary to the midwestern United States, leaving his expectant mother alone with seven children. Benson took much of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Danolds Cole
Ezra Danolds Cole (November 19, 1902 – August 8, 1992), of Nyack, New York, was well known stamp dealer who was named to the Hall of Fame of the American Philatelic Society. Stamp dealer Cole was known as a “world famous” stamp dealer as he helped build some of the most prestigious stamp collections known. He started selling stamps in the 1920s, and, by the 1930s, he had established his own business: ''Ezra Cole, Nyack, N.Y.'' Philatelic activity Cole was very involved in the organizational aspects of philately. He served as the president of the American Stamp Dealers Association, as a governor at the Collectors Club of New York, and as president of the Association for Stamp Exhibitions. Honors and awards In 1970 Cole received the Luff Award for Exceptional Contributions to Philately, and, in 1993, he was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame. See also * Stamp collecting Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Cline
Ezra Cline (1907 - 1984) was an American bluegrass bassist. Cline was born on 13 January 1907 at Glbert Creek, West Virginia. He began performing locally with his cousins Ireland "Lazy Ned" Cline and Ray "Curly Ray" Cline, along with local guitarist Zeke Stepp, as the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers in Gilbert Creek, WV. The three cousins worked in the coal mines during the week and played music on the weekends until 1938, when they left Mingo County, WV for Bluefield, WV to perform on WHIS radio. Cline was the oldest of 15 children, and when their father died at 57, he was left to care for his younger siblings. Ned Cline was killed in World War II, and was replaced by Charlie Cline in 1947. In November 1953, Cline and the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers were performing on the WJR Big Barn Frolic. During the week, he worked at the Hudson plant in Detroit, Michigan. He hired Melvin and Ray Goins, following the departure of Charlie Cline (who went to work for Bill Monroe) and Paul William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Cleveland
Ezra Cleveland (born May 8, 1998) is an American football guard for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State and was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Early years Cleveland attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington. He committed to Boise State University to play college football. College career Cleveland played at Boise State from 2016 to 2019. After redshirting his first year in 2016, he became a starter in 2017. During his career he started 40 games. After his junior season in 2019, Cleveland entered the 2020 NFL Draft. Professional career Cleveland was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round, 58th overall, in the 2020 NFL Draft The 2020 NFL Draft was the 85th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2020 NFL season. The first round was held on April 23, followed by the second and third rounds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Clark, Jr
Ezra (; he, עֶזְרָא, '; fl. 480–440 BCE), also called Ezra the Scribe (, ') and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra, was a Jewish scribe (''sofer'') and priest (''kohen''). In Greco-Latin Ezra is called Esdras ( grc-gre, Ἔσδρας). According to the Hebrew Bible he was a descendant of Sraya, the last High Priest to serve in the First Temple, and a close relative of Joshua, the first High Priest of the Second Temple. He returned from Babylonian exile and reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem. According to 1 Esdras, a Greek translation of the Book of Ezra still in use in Eastern Orthodoxy, he was also a High Priest. Rabbinic tradition holds that he was an ordinary member of the priesthood. Several traditions have developed over his place of burial. One tradition says that he is buried in al-Uzayr near Basra (Iraq), while another tradition alleges that he is buried in Tadif near Aleppo, in northern Syria. His name may be an abbreviation of ', "Yah helps". In the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Churchill
Ezra Churchill (May 18, 1806 – May 8, 1874): Nineteenth-century industrialist, investing in shipbuilding, land, timber for domestic and foreign markets, gypsum quarries, insurance companies, hotels, etc. As a politician he held positions in the Nova Scotia legislature and was appointed a Canadian Senator for the Province of Nova Scotia. Churchill was also a Baptist lay preacher. Early life and Hantsport years Ezra Churchill was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the son of Ezra Churchill and Elizabeth Trefry. In 1824, Churchill married Ann Davison and subsequently, after Ann’s death, married Rachel Burgess. His move to the eastern end of the Annapolis Valley came with the purchase of a sixty-six acre lot at Hantsport in 1841 from Robert Barker, son of Edward Baker, the founder of the town. He enlarged his landholdings in the area and over the years sold lots to workmen and their families who are moving to Hantsport for the jobs being created by the shipbuilding boom. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Chitando
Ezra Chitando is a Zimbabwean religion Academic. He is Professor of History and Phenomenology of Religion at the University of Zimbabwe, in Harare, Zimbabwe. He serves as Theology Consultant on HIV and AIDS with EHAIA, the Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy, of the World Council of Churches. In this capacity, he has engaged in gender activism, specifically concerned with transforming socio-cultural and religious notions of masculinity. Background Chitando holds a DPhil degree (University of Zimbabwe, 2001), a MA degree (University of Zimbabwe, 1993), and a BA HONS degree (University of Zimbabwe, 1991), all in the study of religion. He has held visiting positions and research fellowships with institutions such as the University of Bamberg (Germany), Nordic Africa Institute (Sweden), and the University of Edinburgh The University of Edinburgh ( sco, University o Edinburgh, gd, Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann; abbreviated as ''Edin.'' in post-nominals) is a public resea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra C
Ezra (; he, עֶזְרָא, '; fl. 480–440 BCE), also called Ezra the Scribe (, ') and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra, was a Jewish scribe ('' sofer'') and priest ('' kohen''). In Greco- Latin Ezra is called Esdras ( grc-gre, Ἔσδρας). According to the Hebrew Bible he was a descendant of Sraya, the last High Priest to serve in the First Temple, and a close relative of Joshua, the first High Priest of the Second Temple. He returned from Babylonian exile and reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem. According to 1 Esdras, a Greek translation of the Book of Ezra still in use in Eastern Orthodoxy, he was also a High Priest. Rabbinic tradition holds that he was an ordinary member of the priesthood. Several traditions have developed over his place of burial. One tradition says that he is buried in al-Uzayr near Basra (Iraq), while another tradition alleges that he is buried in Tadif near Aleppo, in northern Syria. His name may be an abbreviation of ', "Yah helps". I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Butler (American Football)
Ezra Butler (born 20 November 1984) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Football career Butler played college football at Nevada. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on 2008 and would later spend the 2009 season with the Las Vegas Locomotives. Butler who had signed with the New York Jets in January 2010, was later waived by the team on 29 July 2010. He was waived by the Saints on 5 September 2011. On 9 January 2014, Butler signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. On 21 May 2014, Butler was placed on the retired list. On 7 October 2014, Butler was signed to a practice roster agreement with the Argonauts. On 4 November 2014, Butler was released by the Argonauts. Personal life In 2008, he was arrested on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. He is now a defensive coach at West Hills High School in Santee, California. He is the son of Jonathan Butler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra Butler
Ezra Butler (September 24, 1763July 12, 1838) was an American clergyman, politician, lawyer, judge, the 11th governor of Vermont, and a United States representative from Vermont. Biography Butler was born in Lancaster in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. In 1770 he moved with his parents to West Windsor, Vermont. His mother died while he was still a boy, and, after living with his elder brother for several years, he engaged in agricultural pursuits in Claremont, New Hampshire, until he was an adult. He served in the Continental Army for six months in 1779 during the American Revolution. Career In 1775 Butler staked a claim as the second settler in Waterbury, Vermont. He returned in 1776 with his wife, Tryphena Diggins, with whom he eventually had eleven children. In 1785, Butler studied law in Waterbury, Vermont, and after he passed the bar, in 1786, he practiced law, and served as Town Clerk in 1790. In 1790, he began to think seriously on religious subjects, bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezra A
Ezra (; he, עֶזְרָא, '; fl. 480–440 BCE), also called Ezra the Scribe (, ') and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra, was a Jewish scribe (''sofer'') and priest (''kohen''). In Greco-Latin Ezra is called Esdras ( grc-gre, Ἔσδρας). According to the Hebrew Bible he was a descendant of Sraya, the last High Priest to serve in the First Temple, and a close relative of Joshua, the first High Priest of the Second Temple. He returned from Babylonian exile and reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem. According to 1 Esdras, a Greek translation of the Book of Ezra still in use in Eastern Orthodoxy, he was also a High Priest. Rabbinic tradition holds that he was an ordinary member of the priesthood. Several traditions have developed over his place of burial. One tradition says that he is buried in al-Uzayr near Basra (Iraq), while another tradition alleges that he is buried in Tadif near Aleppo, in northern Syria. His name may be an abbreviation of ', " Yah helps". In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
