ebenezer
word
Definition
Ebenezer is a word from the Bible that means 'stone of help'—a monument set up to thank God for assistance. It is also sometimes used as a person's name.
Usage & Nuances
"Ebenezer" is formal and mostly literary or religious; mainly encountered in biblical stories or as an old-fashioned personal name. Most commonly known from the phrase "Here I raise my Ebenezer" and from the character Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol." Rare in everyday conversation.
Example Sentences
The old church has an Ebenezer near the entrance.
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Samuel set up an Ebenezer to thank God for helping Israel.
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In the hymn, people sing about raising an Ebenezer.
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Her grandfather explained the meaning of Ebenezer after church service.
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Not many people know what an Ebenezer is these days.
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He laughed when I told him my middle name is Ebenezer.
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