Ezekiel 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The chapter naturally falls into three divisions, presenting three oracles, each of which begins. They resisted the word, authority, and leadership of god. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel chapter 2 kjv king james version ezekiel 2, in my opinion, is not only stressing the consequences for not obeying the word of god, but also stressing to those of us who profess ot be followers of the lord to share his word with those that need to hear. For when i had brought them into the land, for the which i lifted up mine hand to give it to them, then they saw every high hill, and all the thick trees, and they offered there their sacrifices, and there they presented the provocation of their offering. No other bible book has as many links to the book of revelation as the book of ezekiel. Those inferences that we get about satans origin and destiny come in large measure from isaiah 14 and ezekiel 28. It may help to understand why the prophet, ezekiel, was called by god to do some very strange things. He gets to a steep hill and, in the increasing snow, finds. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today.
On this day of the lord, when this prophecy is directed to. This work completes daniel blocks twovolume commentary on the book of ezekiel. Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. Strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible, numbered to the hebrew, chaldee, and greek, and english, coded to the strongs concordance numbers. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. Free chapter 23 summary of the giver by lois lowry. The book as a whole serves as a source of symbols and imagery for the book of revelation, such as the eating of the scroll ezekiel 2. Son of man, this is what the sovereign lord says to the land of israel. Sep 05, 2016 the book of ezekiel chapter 1 markrecords. This long chapter as before ch6 and 20 is a history of the apostasies of gods people from him and the aggravations of those apostasies under the similitude of corporal whoredom and adultery.
Because of the righteous things they have done, they will live. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiel s prophecies. Ezekiel lived during a time of international upheaval. Jun 17, 2017 and a prime example of such is ezekiel 23, the story of two sisters, two wicked women. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. Ezekiel 23 is the twentythird chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. Ezekiel 18, new international version niv the bible app. Ezekiel 21 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament.
As the novel closes, jonas thinks he hears music coming across the distance he has traveled, from the community that he left, but perhaps it was only an echo. Ezekiel chapter 16 new international version 1 the word of the lord came to me. And a prime example of such is ezekiel 23, the story of two sisters, two wicked women. The books of reference used for this study of the book of ezekiel were the bible, king james version, called the companion bible, publisher kregel. This chapter forms part of a series of predictions regarding the fall of jerusalem, and is written in the form of a message delivered by god to ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. There was a momentary silence, profound as what should follow the utterance of oracles. This was made to assess how well you know the book. What does the bible mean when it says that we will receive a new heart. 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.
There the egyptians fondled their breasts and caressed their virgin nipples. Woe to those prophets, the fools who follow their own spirit and see nothing. After having such a vision of the likeness of the glory of the lord 1. In what year did ezekiel receive his vision from god. Your ancestry and birth were in the land of the canaanites.
Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of israel, and say, ye mountains of israel, hear the word of the lord. 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. Bring a mob against them and give them over to terror and plunder. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. Each had a face of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. The time of this divine manifestation to the prophet, ezekiel 1. I was tired of trying to find a decent audiobook online.
Bible gateway this site is a great resourcecontaining pretty much every translation of the bible you might desire and in numerous languages, in case you want to read ezekiel in tagalog. The end is now upon you, and i will unleash my anger against you. The high places in the mountains of israel, the seats of her idolatry, are the focus of ezekiels prophecies in this chapter. Few can handle ezekiel s relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king jehoiachins captivity, 3. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices. The book of ezekiel the book of ezekiel arno clemens. Oct 17, 2016 the book of ezekiel chapter 24 duration. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Son of man, set your face against jerusalem and preach against the sanctuary. The phrase son of man is an important expression and is used more than 90 times in the book of ezekiel. This chapter contains that extraordinary vision of the divine glory with which the prophet was favored when he received the commission and instructions respecting the discharge of his office, which are contained in the two following chapters.
This unity will literally happen in the future millennium, as per ezekiels account. Ezekiel 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. This may be the most important chapter of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. How does ezekiel chapter 14 fit with the surrounding context. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. And i will sanctify my great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. They filled their streets with the slain from crimes of blood and violence in the city ez. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Aug 19, 2017 god never misplaced a single one of them.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. 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. Ezekiel chapter 21 1 and it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to enquire of the lord, and sat before me. Because you people have brought to mind your guilt by your open rebellion, revealing your sins in all that you dobecause you have done this, you. Since the son has done what is just and right and has been careful to keep all my decrees, he will surely live. God asks the prophet, is it is trivial matter for the house of judah to do detestable things they are doing here. The end has come upon the four corners of the land. Ezekiel 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
In this chapter, the lord spoke directly to ezekiel and appointed him to be a prophet for him to the whole house of israel. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of ezekiel in a questions and answers format. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Yet it is strange there is not a single reference to jeremiah in the entire book of ezekiel. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. What we are going to get a glimpse of is a glimpse into the power that was behind the king of tyre, ie. The book of revelation, the last of the bible books, especially alludes to ezekiels prophecies. This recording is solely for the purpose of education and not profit. 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. Here the kingdoms of israel and judah, the ten tribes and the two, with their capital cities, samaria and jerusalem, are considered. In the seventh year, in the fifth month on the tenth day, some of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and they sat down in front of me. Book of ezekiel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets.
The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel 23 niv two adulterous sisters the word of bible gateway. Ezekiel 20 niv bible in the seventh year, in the fifth. Ezekiel summary by jay smith the book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Because the enemy hath said against you, aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession. Ezekiel 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god. Their millennial lands range east to west in the exact sequence i just listed.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. The revelation of the scarlet letter the eloquent voice, on which the souls of the listening audience had been borne aloft as on the swelling waves of the sea, at length came to a pause. This summary of the book of ezekiel provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezekiel. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. New living translation 1 then some of the leaders of israel visited me, and while they were sitting with me, 2 this message came to me from the lord. The giver by lois lowry just an 8thgrade teacher reading a fantastic book aloud. Ezekiel chapter 23 explained discover the 66 books of. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. This chapter describes the spiritual infidelity of israel and judah, pictured as two sisters, to convey the gravity of sin in judah. That ezekiel must have been acquainted with jeremiah and his messages of warning and exhortation is more than likely. Ezekiel chapter 2 kjv king james version ezekiel 2, in my opinion, is not only stressing the consequences for not obeying the word of god, but also stressing to those of us who profess ot be followers of the lord to share his word with those that need to.
Why is ezekiel called son of man if it is a title for jesus. The word of the lord came expressly unto ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi, in the land of the chaldeans by the river chebar. Confirming the latter suspicion, it starts to snow. The assyrian empire that had once conquered the syropalestinian area and destroyed the. Only a few years more remained for this great man of god. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will. They were giving wicked counsel and advice not showing any fear or concern for the warning of destruction to come. There were two women, the daughters of one mother, ezekiel 23. Get a detailed summary and analysis of every chapter in the book from.
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