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Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Read ezekiel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiel s message for the church today. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of the captives. Early in his writing ezekiel tells us that he was a member of a priestly family and that he was one of the early exiles to the land of babylon, taken there during the deportation of king jehoiachin in the year 598 b. Resources matthew henrys commentary ezekiel chapter 1 verses verses the circumstances of the vision which ezekiel saw, and in which he received his commission and instructions, are here very particularly set down, that the narrative may appear to be authentic and not romantic. As the verb seize conveys the forceful seizing of prisoners 1 sam 15.

The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of holy scripture. Podcast recorded at luther seminary, saint paul, minn. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. All this shows his glory, his holiness, his judgment and wrath. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 1 24. Keil divided this chapter into only two divisions, namely, 1 prophecies against false prophets ezekiel. 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. The first word is derived from the verb nakah, meaning to smite, to strike mostly in the sense of hurting. The book of ezekiel, chapters 1 24 new international commentary on the old testament. 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. Ezekiel does not describe his holiness as much as he brings it out by powerful symbols.

Ezekiel 10 commentary edited by glenn pease gods glory departs from the temple 1 i looked, and i saw the likeness of a throne of lapis lazuli above the vault that was over the heads of the cherubim. The story of ezekiels call as a prophet spans the first three chapters of. In his attendance and retinue in the upper world, where his throne is surrounded with angels, here called living creatures, ezek. Ezekiel 33 is the thirtythird chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Ezekiel s group was resettled by the river chebar 1. This is done under the parable of an exposed infant rescued from death, educated, espoused, and richly provided. The story of ezekiels call as a prophet spans the first three chapters of the book of ezekiel. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year it is very uncertain from whence this computation of time commences. His nature is sufficiently shown by the prophets address to him in ezekiel 9.

Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Delve deep into the language, structure, and background of the mysterious prophecies of ezekiel. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Few can handle ezekiel s relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. The hair represents the people of the nations of israel.

Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. In v428 ezekiel gives a description of his vision of gods glory. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year either from the last jubilee, as r. Ezekiel the man asbury bible commentary bible gateway. The name ezekiel is found only once more in the book, the only instance in. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiel s message is still relevant today. Ezekiel sees a vision of gods glory, which departs from the temple in preparation for its destruction. He uses the term shepherd to identify the source of the cause, but we need to consider it in more detail because a shepherd is generally associated with a person who leads sheep.

Duguid is an excellent and knowledgeable ot scholar with the simultaneous ability to make the text accessible to general readers. Ezekiel prophesied between 30th and 50th years ie 5th to 25th years of captivity cp eze 40. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. God is identifying that, over the course of israels history, a chief cause of its despicable behavior and the resulting cultural deterioration was an almost continuous breakdown of leadership. Ezekiel saw a vision in the the fifth year of king jehoiachins captivity 1. The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days. This vision, proceeding in a whirlwind from the north, seems to. Focusing on the meaning of the text, allen illuminates the historical setting of the book and explains the role of the prophet with clarity and precision.

The shepherds looked only to their own interests by clothing and feeding themselves at the expense of the needs of the flock ezek. Ezekiel 1 19 and 2048 word biblical commentary by leslie c. Ezekiel s group was resettled by the river chebar ezekiel 1. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 the new international. Ezekiel experienced this vision in his 30th year, the very year that he became eligible to take up full priestly duties in the temple. Description of the firmament that was spread over them, and of the throne upon which one sat in appearance as a man, ezekiel 1.

Verses 414 the visions of god which ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. Direct calls to a particular kind of work are rare in the bible, and ezekiel s is one of the most dramatic. The searing indictment of gods unfaithful people for their idolatry warns of impending judgment. The loud voice was to give emphasis to what is said. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ezekiel picking up today in chapter 12, verse 1. Ezekiel 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for pentecost 15. First, are prophecies on the ruin of jerusalem ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Exiles learn of jerusalems fall, those left in the promised land to be destroyed, the exiles entertained by ezekiel, bad shepherds, god the true shepherd will restore israel.

Second, are prophecies of retribution on nearby nations ezekiel 25. Rolf jacobson, kathryn schifferdecker, and craig koester. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Lest ezekiel should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, he is put in mind of this, that sill he. There are several places in ezekiel where this phrase is used implying that it is a literary way of introducing revelation cf. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 1 to 24. The vision of the four living creatures, and of the four wheels, vv. Part of the new international commentary on the old testament. His name may be taken to mean god is strong or god strengthens.

Ezekiel contains some of scriptures most mysterious visions and oracles. In his providences concerning the lower world, represented by the wheels and their motions, ezek. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Barnes, son of man this phrase which occurs elsewhere in scripture is applied especially to ezekiel and daniel, the prophets of the captivity. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. Ezekiel is receiving active, personal revelation in the form of visions and words. Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply scripture in the church or classroom, the nac focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book.

Read and study ezekiel 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Israels leaders are indicted for their failure to care for the nation. This chapter portrays 1 the visible model of jerusalems siege and capture ezekiel 4. Mar 11, 2009 moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to be devoured. Most of the church is in the nations of israel, primarily the united states and canada. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Allens mastery of hebrew provides a fresh translation and is accompanied by notes interpreting the significance of textual variants. 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 ezekiel s mysterious visions and prophecies. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. The church is represented in the small numberrepresented by the hair that he puts into his pockettaken from the third group, which goes into captivity and is thrown to the four winds, showing a measure of protection. This commentary in itself is something of a standard among lighter, less technical commentaries for the book of a ezekiel from an evangelical perspective. Instead he is called to be a prophet to gods people in exile in babylon. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.

Bible study notes prepared by carey dillinger beginning march, 2003 for use in the adult class at the church of christ at beverly shores leesburg, florida. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The great significance of this call of ezekiel and its remarkable vision of gods glory lies in the fact that it came in babylon, the land of israels captivity, far from the honored precincts of the holy land, and at a time when the fortunes of the chosen people were at. Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to illustrate how israels leaders shepherds oppressed the people flock within gods kingdom. Ezekiel 3 commentary edited by glenn pease 1 and he said to me, son of man, eat what is before you, eat this scroll. Ezekiel 12 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. Smith originally published as part of the bible study textbook series by college press, 1979. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. They and their fathers have transgressed against me even to this very day.

Part i, prophecies of doom prior to the fall of jerusalem ezek. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. 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. Best ezekiel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Prophecies of doom prior to the fall of jerusalem ezekiel 1 24 ezekiel s vision of the glory of god. God is surrounded by flashing lightening and brilliant light ezekiel 1. In exile in babylon, ezekiel receives a dramatic call from god. The great significance of this call of ezekiel and its remarkable vision of gods glory lies in the fact that it came in babylon, the land of israels captivity, far from the honored precincts of the holy land, and at a time when the fortunes of the chosen people were at a. Bruce further divided the first division as 1st and 2nd denunciations of the false prophets in ezek.

The book of ezekiel, chapters 1 24 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. It was there that ezekiel saw some of his visions eze 1. While there are other excellent commentaries on ezekiel, the commentators on the commentaries are unanimous in their praise and most rate this one as the most important work on the book, and a musthave for anyone who wishes to preach through it. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 1 and more. 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. But the most probable opinion seems to be that which the chaldee paraphrast, archbishop usher, dr. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The lord gave this priestly prophet a powerful message of law and gospel. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. A river in the land of the chaldeans, on the bank of which some of the jewish exiles, including the prophet ezekiel, were settled. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible. The phrase son of man is common enough throughout the scriptures, as meaning simply man, but is never used in an address to a prophet, except to ezekiel. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery.