Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Ezekiel easyenglish documents easyenglish bible with. Book of ezekiel john gills exposition of the bible. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Dec 01, 2008 the understanding the bible commentary series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the bible. I prefer something that is easier to read, but will. While this structure is plausible, and certainly highlights a major theme in the book of ezekiel, one wonders if it is the best overall structure to explain all that occurs in chapters 839 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. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this. Ezekiel chapter 48 kjv king james version 1 now these are the names of the tribes. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. Read ezekiel commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
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. From the north end to the coast of the way of hethlon, as one goeth to hamath, hazarenan, the border of. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. 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.
Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them. 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. You will also find options for commentaries on ezekiel that. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiel s message is still relevant today. The voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Read ezekiel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel the expositors bible commentary kindle edition. This book is more of a text book on ezekiel than a commentary. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the. It ranks second in actual word count among the prophetic books 39,407 words as compared to jeremiahs. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english.
Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 1 and more. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. The prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, experienced a series of seven visions during the period that spans the final destruction of jerusalem. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling.
Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. 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. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. 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 can seem vague and confusing for some readers, but with careful observation it contains key details god wants us to know about. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the bible in the church. 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.
This is one of the best modern commentaries on any biblical book. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 124. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Apr 05, 2014 ezekiel introduction and chapter 1 lesson by dr. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. The scriptures come alive with americas bestloved bible teacher dr. 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. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness.
Ezekiel overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. Ezekiel the expositors bible commentary kindle edition by alexander, ralph h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. 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. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife.
Ezekiel verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. 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 is a book in the christian old testament that derives its name from, and records the visions of, the priest and prophet ezekiel.
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. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Watch our overview video on the second part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year it is very uncertain from whence this computation of time commences. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime bible student, thru the bible commentary series offers.
But the most probable opinion seems to be that which the. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. It is engaging, insightful, scholarly, complete, and useful. 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. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. 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. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on. Prophet in babylon with a message for jerusalem ezekiel the book of ezekiel easyenglish bible the sin of judah and the judgement of god ezekiel 124 a commentary by ian. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries.
This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Hill and walton also emphasize the couture of the book with the development of ezekiel s message andrew e. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets. Ezekiel commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Should the reason for it be that the book does not.
Best ezekiel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. 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. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutices bible interpretation.
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