The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. To possess the prophets mind with very great, and high, and honourable thoughts of that god by whom he was commissioned and for whom he was employed. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god a. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
The autobiographical style of the book supports ezekiel as the author of the book i, me, my are in almost every chapter of the book. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today. The voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. It is engaging, insightful, scholarly, complete, and useful. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. In this nontechnical commentary, geared toward those who have read the book and are ready to proceed further, john b. As a priest, ezekiel is fundamentally concerned with the kavod yhwh, a technical phrase meaning the presence shekhinah of yhwh i. For most people ezekiel is a closed, mysterious and enigmatic book with little relevancy to todays world. The result of twelve years of studying this difficult section of scripture, this volume, like the one on chapters 124, provides an excellent discussion of the background of ezekiel and offers a versebyverse exposition that makes clear the message of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet.
The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to. Clements calls this chapter an old testament parable of the prodigal daughter, describing a shocking illustration of ungrateful. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. He was also very direct, carefully vindicating gods justice, and also providing insight on satans origin. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page.
Taylor introduces his readers to the book of ezekiel and the major issues surrounding it, without delving into the world of the professional scholar. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. 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. 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 prophet ezekiel is the author of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiels name means god strengthens, or god will strengthen.
The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the prophetic ministry to which god called him 3. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Jan 01, 2009 ezekiel was colorfuland enigmaticin his prophetic perspectives. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible. A list of the best commentaries on ezekiel ranked by scholars. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Ezekiel commentary verse by verse this commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Hill and walton write, the lack of strict chronological ordering of the. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry.
Book of ezekiel matthew henry bible commentary complete. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. This work completes daniel blocks twovolume commentary on the book of ezekiel. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and. 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.
Ezekiel s priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Verses 414 the visions of god which ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. The book has a uniformity of language, style, theme, and message which support the theory of a single author. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian.
The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 124. Ezekiel was colorfuland enigmaticin his prophetic perspectives. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. Many of the older commentaries pre1900 tend to be nonliteral on many of the. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ezekiel ligonier ministries. 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 with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiel s message is still relevant today. The famed vision of the valley of the dry bones, in chapters 36 and 37, is unquestionably the monumental biblical fulfillment of the 20th century. This is one of the best modern commentaries on any biblical book. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 the new international. When i bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, when he sees the sword coming upon the land, if.
The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. This is an extremely thorough, if not massive commentary on the first 24 chapters of the old testament book of ezekiel by wheaton old testament professor, daniel block. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for its sins, and may have some lessons for us today. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ezekiel for bible study or sunday school lessons. Writing from a first person perspective, ezekiel recorded the visions and revelations he received from. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Ezekiel s name means god strengthens, or god will strengthen. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more.
Part of the new international commentary on the old testament. This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiels message is still relevant today. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. 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. Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. 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. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. 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 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. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man. Block, new international commentary on the old testament nicot. He was carried captive by nebuchadnezzar into babylon, with jeconiah king of judah, and three thousand other captives of the principal.