Bible commentary on the book of ezekiel

Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutices bible interpretation. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Although ezekiels original profession was the priesthood, god called him to a prophetic career that was primarily political, not religious. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. Study ezekiel 37 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. The scriptures come alive with americas bestloved bible teacher dr. On the other hand, ezekiel was distinctively a prophet, and one who had to do with the inward concerns of the divine kingdom.

Ezekiels name was answered when god said and no doubt did as he said, i have made thy face strong against their faces. The voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. This commentary has been through advanced checking. 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 interesting how rosscups opinions are considerably at variance with. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiels ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Ezekiel chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. 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. The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. The famed vision of the valley of the dry bones, in chapters 36 and 37, is unquestionably the monumental biblical fulfillment of the 20th.

These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Should the reason for it be that the book does not. Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages.

Ezekiel overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. 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. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Your commentary on neviim on the israel bible is always on point. You will also find options for commentaries on ezekiel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The judgment of the nations 2532 is like a wedge which occurs under the first section of judgment and before ezekiel s recommission in chapter 33 charles h.

Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. This old testament book was written to warn about the fall of jerusalem. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition. Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. Ezekiel lived during a time of international upheaval. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ezekiel the niv application commentary. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Jan 10, 2016 gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to. The old testament book of ezekiel is filled with visions and prophecies the lord revealed to his prophet.

This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Study ezekiel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ezekiel ligonier ministries. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books.

Direct calls to a particular kind of work are rare in the bible, and ezekiels is one of the most dramatic. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of. Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people, then and now. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 124. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. The prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, experienced a series of seven visions during the period that spans the final destruction of jerusalem. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Bible jamiesonfaussetbrown bible commentary ezekiel 1. 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. Oct 03, 2015 the book of ezekiel from the holy bible new international version niv book 26 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english.

A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian church. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. 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. This summary of the book of ezekiel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezekiel. From the north end to the coast of the way of hethlon, as one goeth to hamath, hazarenan, the border of damascus northward, to the coast of hamath. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin the word of the lord came to ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi, by the kebar river in the lan. Its a pleasure to read something with such clarity about something of such great import that bears so much obfuscation around it.

The book of ezekiel is a book in the christian old testament that derives its name from, and records the visions of, the priest and prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel was now among the captives in babylon, but they there had jerusalem still upon their hearts. Bibliography for the study of the book of ezekiel ezekiel study list a history of israel, john bright, westminster john knox press, 2000 a practical commentary on holy scripture, bishop frederick justus knecht, tan books and publishers, inc. And it was proper enough for ezekiel, when he was in babylon, to use the computation they there used, as we in foreign countries date by the new style. Commentary on the book of ezekiel by matthew henry old. It is engaging, insightful, scholarly, complete, and useful. Ezekiel commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Bible survey ezekiel hebrew name yehezqel god is strength greek name iezekiel greek form of the hebrew author ezekiel according to tradition date 595 bc approximately theme the final restoration of israel types and shadows in ezekiel jesus is. Ezekiel and work bible commentary theology of work. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries.

In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiel s message is still relevant today. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i am the lord. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Ezekiel overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Best ezekiel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime bible student, thru the bible commentary series offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, downtoearth suggestions for applying the principles of scripture to everyday life. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. Dyer, notes on the book of ezekiel, unpublished class notes in 304 preexilic and exilic prophets, dallas theological seminary, fall 1993.

Book of ezekiel john gills exposition of the bible. Although these revelations were given to the people of israel during their babylonian captivity, many of them are yet to be fulfilled. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline.

Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. Thank you for grasping so well the situations therein. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 1 to 24. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Jim rosscups excellent book commentaries for biblical expositors. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by duguid, iain m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Read ezekiel commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.

Ezekiel verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Then i looked, and behold, a whirlwind was coming out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 35, in which god announces judgment against edom, for their ancient hatred and jealousy. Read ezekiel 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel chapter 4 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. This is one of the best modern commentaries on any biblical book. Ezekiels inaugural vision in my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. The book of ezekiel pronounces judgment on both israel and surrounding nations, but it also provides a vision of the future millennial kingdom that complements and adds to the vision of other old and new testament texts. 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 37 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.