Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. He is to remain in his house and silent until god gives him a word to speak to the people talk about a lonely job. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. Brief explanation about the technical resources used in this commentary series. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. We see in verses 2627 that ezekiel would experience muteness except when god spoke through him. John calvins commentary on ezekiel the famous protestant reformerand a huge ezekiel fangives extensive commentary on a good number of chapters from ezekiel. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,898,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. The message of ezekiel, which is ultimately eschatological. Ezekiel hears the sound of their wings that is different from the thunder of the storm. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. The problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2. Ezekiel lived with other exiles at the river called chebar.
Rashis commentary on ezekiel courtesy of chabad, rashis commentary on ezekiel provides a classic, orthodox jewish look at the prophet. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. For example, compare revelation chapters 1821 with ezekiel chapters 27, 38, and 47. Here is a verse by verse commentary on the prophecy of ezekiel that will be valued by the minister for its preaching value and the wealth of supporting scripture quotations. 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. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.
He would not be able to have a conversation with people. Daniel, who had been in babylon years before ezekiel arrived, is mentioned three times. Iain duguid on teaching ezekiel the gospel coalition. Daniel, who had been in babylon years before ezekiel. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The most comprehensive study of the book available, it incorporates a wealth of linguistic and ancient near eastern comparative knowledge. Read ezekiel 22 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians.
The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiels prophecies. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. The book of ezekiel describes what its like to suddenly encounter someone or something completely strange and different from everything youve known and experienced up until that point. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and ministries worldwide. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. Of great value both to theologian and pastor, it follows the nt in identifying christ and the new covenant as the true sphere of fulfillment of ezekiels mysterious visions and prophecies. And the more we are acquainted, and the more intimately we converse, with the glory of god in these three branches of it, the more commanding influence will divine revelation have upon us and the more ready shall we be to submit to it, which is the thing aimed at in prefacing the prophecies of this book with these visions. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Watch our overview video on the first part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Oct 10, 2017 the book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. The teacher will value it for the simplicity of its expositions and the concise interpretation of. The book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test.
No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. He was held captive with king jehoiachin in the second of three deportations under nebuchadnezzar, years before jerusalem was overthrown. Ondemand amazing facts audio featuring a wealth of spiritual guidance and inspiration. They call it that because they do not see the area as very exciting and you have to. This sermon deals with how to read ezekiel and applies some of the main themes ezekiel august 11, 2002 reading ezekiel there are parts of the united states, namely the midwest that some people call fly over country. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it.
Curated by professional editors, the conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. An expositional commentary audiobook, by chuck missler. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. The sound of a large army ready for battle brings fear into the heart of a man.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. He was carried captive by nebuchadnezzar into babylon, with jeconiah king of judah, and three thousand other captives of the principal. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. The books theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the world from the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination of his grand design of redemption.
In zekes case, the encounter is with the glory of god, which appears above that fourfaced chariot wheel thing. The teacher will value it for the simplicity of its expositions and the concise interpretation of each verse. Douglas stuart ezekiel the preachers commentary, 2002. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Indeed, as joel rosenberg notes, the pervasive dominance of the i voice, the persistence of precise dates and of an almost purely sequential chronology and the private, literate and bookish manner of the language and idioms give the text much of the quality of a journal pp.
Ezekiel shut himself in his home and bound himself. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. This is not only the concise overview of the book of isaiah, but also of the book of ezekiel, except that ezekiel adds one more principle, the principle of individual responsibility which was also touched by the prophet, jeremiah. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international.
Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and. The biblical book of ezekiel describes a vision of the divine that medieval philosophers understood as revealing the connection between religion and science. Apr 22, 2018 the first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The hand he felt the power of god opening his eyes to see the visions, opening his ear to hear the voice, and his heart to receive both.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. The word what was visions, verse 1, is here the word, both as signifying and declaring the mind of god, what he would do, and as continuing his commands to ezekiel and to the people ezekiel he speaks of himself in a third person priest he was of the priests originally. 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. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc.
Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Listen to the book of ezekiel by chuck missler for free with a 30 day free trial. He heard the sound of the trumpet, but did not take warning. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. 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. The word of promise audio bible new king james version, nkjv.
Plus a plain english guide to the latest developments and discoveries. When the creatures move it sounds like the roar of rushing waters, a great. The reader of ezekiel is impressed immediately with the intensely personal nature of the writing. There are different ways to look at the divisions in the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 22 and. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered, the place where, and the person by whom, ezek. The book of ezekiel ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament. Ezekiel was one of the most fascinating and mystical prophets of the old testament.
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