Many times i wanted to give in and move onto something more pleasant, however, the insight this commentary provided plus warren wiersbes one be reverent helped me persevere. Deportation and devastationsoon ezekiel 12 september 34 chapter 12 begins a new section in the book of ezekiel. Because he spoke to a people whom god had exiled due to their continued rebellion against him, a majority of ezekiels message communicates judgment for sins committed 1. Ezekiel was born in the eighteenth year of josiah, 621 b. His prophecies are very attentive to the temple, the liturgy and the sabbath. The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 ezekiel was carried away captive to babylon at the age of twentyfive one of 10,000 captives. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Seven years later, he began his prophetic ministry, and continued for 20 years. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel upgrade 9 vols. In this volume, john calvin provides an engaging commentary on the first 12 chapters of ezekiel. If you are looking for a devotional commentary on ezekiel, perhaps you should look elsewhere. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. For the tedious blueprint chs 4048 the american standard version of 1901.
Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of the captives. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Ezekiel, which means, god strengthens, was taken into babylonian captivity with jehoiachin in 599 b. This commentary has been through advanced checking. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of. Verses 414 the visions of god which ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. Library the father william most theological collection. It contains three sections, each of which addresses a different subject matter. The commentary follows the chapter divisions of the book.
Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. Ezekiel is then handed a scroll, on which is written words of lament and mourning and woe. Yet even after the first invasion, by nebuchadnezzar in 596, people did not seem to understand that. 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. Lexical there are several excellent lexicons available for ancient hebrew. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. He has also written a commentary on ezekiel in the niv application series, on daniel reformed expository commentary, and on numbers in the preach the word series, along with books on abraham living in the gap between promise and reality, isaac and jacob living in the grip of relentless grace, and the beatitudes hero of heroes. 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. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
The basic nonflagged verb is the qal, perfect, masculine, singular form. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. 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. He was married but his wife died at the time of the fall of. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary. Ezekiel chapter 10 matthew henry complete commentary. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
This new series of messages, extending to the end of ezekiel 19, apparently follows soon after the vision of chapters 811. The book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. Chapters 124 the new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel was a priest and a prophet who was taken from judah to babylon in the second wave of exiles 597 bc. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand.
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. His massive commentary deals with every individual text in detail, but also steps back to discuss the theological implications of each major passage. Jackson recites this totally fictitious verse before gunning down someone who tried to cheat his. It is not about how you come to jesus, but it is about how you are after you come to jesus. It is based on the german lexicon by william gesenius. 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. Ezekiels group was resettled by the river chebar 1. Properly understood, this mysterious book, with its obscure images, offers profound comfort to us today.
Constables notes on ezekiel 3 that ezekiel s ministry covered at least the span of 593 to 571 b. Ezekiel overview, 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ezekiel ligonier ministries. Deepen your understanding of ezekiel with the classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel upgrade. Ezekiel 24 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. Commentary on ezekiel jeremiah had had the task of trying to keep the true faith in jerusalem. Along with daniel, ezekiel was the great prophetic encourager of gods exiled people in babylon. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. Solutions network identified six key variables that explain three quarters of the variation.
Ezekiel, like isaiah and jeremiah, was prepared for his ministry by receiving a vision of the glory and majesty of god before he was called to serve the lord. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel is ordered to prophesy upon these bones ezek. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 1 to 24. Smith originally published as part of the bible study textbook series by college press, 1979. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Its certainly a good place to start but i found the commentary section rather too academic for my beginning in ezekiel, although the historical background, date, theme in the introduction section were all excellent. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Ezekiel 24 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. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile 1. In particular, he frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation.
Ezekiel 43the glory of god returns to the temple and the east gate is closed symbolically representing the fact that spirit of god would never leave the temple again ezekiel 44 ezekiel 44. Instead he is called to be a prophet to gods people in exile in babylon. Instead, he focuses on the books meaning to its original readers and makes application to contemporary life. Verbs the normal expected word order is verb, pronoun, subject with modifiers, object with modifiers. He treats prophecies of the future from the standpoint of ezekiels contemporaries, rather than making speculative predictions about the end times. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Filled with both an indictment of sin and promise for gods people, it can help us to live, like the ancient israelites during the babylonian captivity, as exiles in the foreign country of this world, with endurance and hope. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Deportation and devastationsoon ezekiel 12 september 34. A prolific author and translator, he has translated numerous works by the fathers of the church, including st. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. A commentary the library of hebrew bibleold testament. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people.
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. Evidently, ezekiel knows that the message he is to proclaim portends impending disaster, yet he thoroughly enjoys the task given to him. Told to eat the scroll, when he does so he finds that it tastes as sweet as honey. Ezekiel, an aaronic priest, was among those whom king nebuchadnezzar took as captives into exile along with king jehoiachin, members of the royal family, officials of.
The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. The translation of the text is that of the author, at least up to ch 40. Ezekiel s prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. He was 30 years old when called to be a prophet of the lord to the exiles in babylon. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. Regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture, calvin is an apt commentator. Hebrew and english lexicon of the old testament by francis brown, s. After god drives into town on a chariot pulled by four manbeasts at the beginning of the. Chapters 2539 contain a series of oracles addressed to foreign nations, concluding with a section in which the future of israel is.
The old testament was written without punctuation of any kind, and in fact, punctuation was not added until about 1,200 years after ezekiel wrote this. Davidsons commentary on the prophet ezekiel is now available for free download in pdf. Scholars from a variety of theological traditions offer insight on the text, focused academic studies, and sermons to help you interpret the prophets enigmatic visions. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel upgrade 9. Rashis commentary on ezekiel courtesy of chabad, rashis commentary on ezekiel provides a classic, orthodox jewish look at the prophet. He replies that we should live as he would live if he were a. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction.
The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level. 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. Ezekiel experienced this vision in his 30th year, the very year that he became eligible to take up full priestly duties in the temple. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and on demand. As gods answer to the question of verse 10, verse 11 would read better if a period followed the words lord g od. 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. Scheck is associate professor of theology at ave maria university, naples, fl. Ezekiels prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents. Ellison writes for the common bible student, avoiding the minutiae of the technical aspects of biblical study. Ezekiel always gave specific dates for new visions or oracles. Keil, biblical commentary on the prophecies of ezekiel, 1. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables.
Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiels prophecy began a mere five years into his time at telabib ezekiel 1. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Homilies 114 on ezekiel, both in the ancient christian writers series.
In v428 ezekiel gives a description of his vision of gods glory. Ezekiel 10 the prophet had observed to us ezekiel 8. Ezekiel was in training to be a priest at the temple in jerusalem when he was taken captive in 597 bc. As ezekiel prophesied in this vision there was a noise, a word of command, from heaven, seconding what he said. The word of yhwh through ezekiel pointed forward to the time when the devastated land would be restored and the exiles would be able to return. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1.
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