This summary of the book of ezekiel provides information about the title, authors. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. This would be the true and ultimate restoration of israel. And so, since he has done all these things, he shall not. In his book ezekiel gives exact dates for his prophecies.
Through ezekiel, the lord hinted at the nature of the future covenant. The books of ezekiel and daniel provide some of the most memorable stories. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. The major prophets include the books of isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel, daniel b. Jesus said that when we shall be brought before governors and kings to testify the word of god to them. Ezekiel 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. As they become adept at observing the text, interpreting its meaning, and applying it to their lives, they will follow the story of ezekiel from the heartbreak of the fall of jerusalem and the babylonian captivity to the inexpressible joy of worship in the heavenly tabernacle. Jan 3, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of ezekiel. The last dated message of ezekiel was given in the 27th year of the captivity, that is the year 571 bc ezekiel 29. Book 16 of 21 in the new collegeville bible commentary. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Journal of economic education 19692015 books by language journal of evolutionary biochemistry and physiology 19691976 journal of materials engineering.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. He used stories and parables to speak about judgment, hope and restoration. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Ezekiel 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The book of ezekiel in the old testament of the bible is one of the books of the major prophets.
Because he had given his hand in pledge and yet did all these things, he shall not escape. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Because you jeered at my sanctuary when it was desecrated, at the land of israel when it was destroyed, and at the house of judah when they went into exile, 4 therefore i am giving you to. Ezekiel 17, new international version niv the bible app. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 17 niv bible the word of the lord came to me.
Therefore, he is referring to something he himself did at a particular moment. The son shall not bear and be punished for the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear and be punished for the iniquity of the son. Ezekiel 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A great eagle with powerful wings, long feathers and full plumage of varied colors came to lebanon. The book of ezekiel can seem vague and confusing for some readers, but with careful observation it contains key details god wants us to know about. Bible readers, sunday school teachers, and study leaders have loved kay arthurs new inductive study series since 1994. See more ideas about bible, ezekiel bible and bible scriptures. Ezekiel 17 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The city and its temple were defiled and had to be destroyed. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. God let them wander, until the disobedient died off and gave the promised land to their children. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel therefore prophesied in babylon for at least 22 years.
This chapter contains the oracles against four nations. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. Ralph alexander discusses each section of the prophecy in summary and then treats the major themes, dealing with various questions and problems that arise. Ezekiel yechezkel was a prophet who lived in babylonia at the time of the destruction of the first temple. King james version ezekiel s message was given to the jews held captive in babylon. This audio sermon and transcript is entitled the preparation of the preacher, and is from the ministry of david legge, a christian preacher and bible teacher from belfast, northern ireland. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
Lo, when the wall is fallen, shall it not be said unto you, where is the daubing wherewith ye have daubed it. Although ezekiel was writing to israel, what will happen to this nation is a type of what god will do for all peoples. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters new international. This is what the sovereign lord says about those living in jerusalem and in the land of israel. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. Ezekiel 33 ezekiel 34 ezekiel 35 ezekiel 36 ezekiel 37.
Ezekiel everymans bible commentary resourcing the church. Among his more famous prophecies, which were compiled in the book of ezekiel, are his visions of the divine chariot, the valley of the dry bones and the third temple. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. I will execute great vengeance on them with furious rebukes. Though he took the highest branch of the cedar verse 3, meaning that he took the king. The punishment on all the nations was so they would not doubt that god is god. Its name is drawn from ezekiel, a priest prophet who lived in jerusalem and was one of the jews deported by nebuchadnezzar ii to babylon at the beginning of the 6th century bc. A great eagle with great wings, longwinged, full of feathers, which had divers colours, came unto lebanon, and took the highest branch of the cedar.
During this time of judgment and opportunity, billions of humans will learn all of gods laws contained in the books of the bible and have a new lifetime to. The minor prophets are those twelve books from hosea to malachi as we consider the works of the literary prophets, we should note that the order of the books in our bibles. Then they will know that i am the lord, when i lay my vengeance upon them. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel 17 ezekiel 18 ezekiel 19 ezekiel 20 ezekiel 21 ezekiel 22 ezekiel 23 ezekiel 24 ezekiel 25 ezekiel 26 ezekiel 27 ezekiel 28 ezekiel 29 ezekiel 30 ezekiel 31 ezekiel 32. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. Ezekiel 1718 new international version niv two eagles and a vine. And i will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc, although it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. The first eagle, nebuchadnezzar, had gone to lebanon, which represented jerusalem. Son of man, set your face against the ammonites and prophesy against them. Book of ezekiel ezekiel chapter 1 ezekiel chapter 2 ezekiel chapter 3 ezekiel chapter 4. God rebukes the jews for discounting the prophetic messages 12.
The judgment was on judah first because judgment begins at the house of god. They will eat their food in anxiety and drink their water in despair, for their land will be stripped of everything in it because of. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall v give them warning from me. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. On this web site, you will find s of pages of detailed class notes and 100s of hours of audio lessons on a variety of bible books and bible subjects. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of what many consider to be the most beautiful book in the bible. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 12, new international version niv the bible app. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. Bible students are often puzzled by these difficult visions and fail to perceive gods central messagethat he alone is lord. Ezekiel 17 american standard version books of the bible. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Study guide for ezekiel 16 by david guzik blue letter bible. God gave ezekiel a vision of one idol after another in the temple, and each time he said. Holman old testament commentary ezekiel holman old testament commentaries book 17 kindle edition by mark rooker, max anders.
Ezekiel is to eat his bread and drink his water with trembling, quivering and anxiety. Eze ezk christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old. This is part 3 of a bible study series through the book of ezekiel. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible new international version.
However, the context also indicates that the laws god gave to his people were good and they were expected to live by them. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiel s world, to the last phrase of ezekiel s vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes. See more ideas about ezekiel bible, bible and bible art. God used ezekiel to show the exiled jews why they would not be rescued by jerusalem. Many of the divine visions that ezekiel shares are relevant to gods plans for reconstructing the present world and restoring his people to our former days in the garden of eden. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. Study ezekiel 17 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. As a priest of the jerusalem temple, he was included in the deportation of leading citizens and priests to babylon that occurred in 597bce. Ezekiel catholic public domain version of the sacred bible. The idea of a godprovided atonement is an important aspect of the new covenant, already mentioned in ezekiel 11. This chapter tells verses 110, and then interprets verses 1121, the riddle of the great eagle.
The distinction pertains only to the length of the books a. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Then they shall know that i am the l ord, when i wreak my vengeance on them. Recent classes include lessons on how to teach the bible and 4 lessons on matthew all with video. This is the allegory of the two eagles and the vine used to show the futility of the nation s dependence on foreign powers. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel 8 new international version niv idolatry in the temple 8 in the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while i was sitting in my house and the elders of judah were sitting before me, the hand of the sovereign lord came on me there.
Half a julie bible journaling ezekielbible journaling by book stephanie baxter when life isnt going the way you planned it, its sometimes hard to see god at work. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major prophetic books in the old testament, following isaiah and jeremiah. Ezekiel 25 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. This is to symbolize the fear of the jews in the foreign countries into which they will be taken captive. Ezekiel 25 new international version niv a prophecy against ammon. A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, rich in plumage of many colors, came to lebanon and took the top of the cedar. Take note 25 he gave his promise 26 and did all these things he will not escape.
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