Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for their sins, and may have some lessons for us today. This policy of settling a conquered people in lands distant from. The dried bones convey a life giving message to the dejected ones. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Originally published as part of the bible study textbook series by college press, 1979. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Ezekiel was in training to be a priest at the temple in jerusalem when he was taken captive in 597 bc. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel received directions of restriction at this time vs 2527. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. These studies are meant to be a compliment to the ezekiel.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. He was married but his wife died at the time of the fall of. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Judgment of jerusalem,chapter 4 jerusalem is not destroyed at this time. Ezekiel is trying to describe the indescribablehis vision of the glory of the. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more.
Regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture, calvin is an apt commentator. The book of ezekiel contains some of the most incredible prophecies in the bible, including detailed description of a nuclear war and the cleanup afterward. The rabbis were greatly troubled by the fact that the book of ezekiel gives certain laws, chiefly as to the temple procedures, which actually contradict the laws given in the book of leviticus. Ezekiels message is no different but speaks strongly of the coming king who would restore his people and heal the land. In this volume, john calvin provides an engaging commentary on the first 12 chapters of ezekiel.
It is based on the german lexicon by william gesenius. The prophet ezekiel john singer sergeants rendition of ezekiel 12. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. At first the study concerned itself with vhat in the outcome proved to be minor critical matters, such as the poetic structure of chapter 7 or the interpretation of chap ter 19. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Brief explanation about the technical resources used in this commentary series. Hebrew and english lexicon of the old testament by francis brown, s. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Drawing some lines of comparison between ezekiel and jeremiah, the pulpit commentary states. Ezekiel chapter 26 matthew henry complete commentary on. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose.
Ezekiel had two audiences, one real and present, and the other ideal. Verbs the normal expected word order is verb, pronoun, subject with modifiers, object with modifiers. In this chapter, the lord spoke directly to ezekiel and appointed him to be a prophet for him to the whole house of israel. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Lexical there are several excellent lexicons available for ancient hebrew.
In his attendance and retinue in the upper world, where his throne is surrounded with. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. But presently, chancing upon that feature with which. Scheck is associate professor of theology at ave maria university, naples, fl. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel st albans. Old testament new european christadelphian commentary. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile 1.
Instead he is called to be a prophet to gods people in exile in babylon. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The phrase son of man is an important expression and is used more than 90 times in the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel would have been hidden away nignaz sefer yehezkel. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. His massive commentary deals with every individual text in detail, but also steps back to discuss the theological implications of each major passage. Ezekiel experienced this vision in his 30th year, the very year that he became eligible to take up full priestly duties in the temple. The prophet is not just credible but sufficiently audible. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Introduction and chapter 1 agenda for session 1 historical background ezekiel the man organization of the book chapter 1. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of god, and then upon the gentile nations round about them.
Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. Introduction to ezekiel the exiles, attention is diverted to the nations that surround israel and gods judgment on them is pronounced in a series of oracles 25 32. He was 30 years old when called to be a prophet of the lord to the exiles in babylon. Keil, biblical commentary on the prophecies of ezekiel, 1. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. The basic nonflagged verb is the qal, perfect, masculine, singular form. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The prophecy of judgment through signs and oracles 47 1. The story of ezekiels call as a prophet spans the first three chapters of the book of ezekiel. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 1 to 24. Homilies 114 on ezekiel, both in the ancient christian writers series. The vision of gods throne knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. Ezekiels message was intended to help them reject these fanciful ideas of immediate salvation.
You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Not the glory of the lord filling the temple as in the days of old, but the glory according to the vision that i saw in the plain i.
Offered mercy of god contrasted with the secret will of god malachi 3. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Duguid niv application making the most of these studies. Brief definitions of hebrew grammatical forms which impact exegesis. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. The identity of the vision is again particularly mentioned in.
Constables notes on ezekiel 3 that ezekiel s ministry covered at least the span of 593 to 571 b. In particular, he frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. In v428 ezekiel gives a description of his vision of gods glory. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel was a great way off, in babylon, but god told him what tyrus said against jerusalem ezekiel 26. The controversial book of ezekiel nearly didnt make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions. He was not to freely circulate among the people and preach, but was to go out and proclaim the word of the lord only where and when the lord directed him. Ezekiel chapter 26 matthew henry complete commentary. Ezekiel 1 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 chastisement of god penetrates everywhere ezekiel 7. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered v. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english.
The vision of dry bones is more interesting when we read between the lines. Smith originally published as part of the bible study textbook series by college press, 1979. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy.
After god drives into town on a chariot pulled by four manbeasts at the beginning of the. The difference is isaiah saw his vision of god in the temple in jerusalem where god was thought to be enthroned upon. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. A prolific author and translator, he has translated numerous works by the fathers of the church, including st. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction.
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