The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. This is important to remember when discerning the meaning of this great vision. The overall theme of the prophecy of ezekiel is the glory of god. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Book of ezekiel tpb trade paperback comic issues comic books marvel. The meaning of the word ezekiel means whom god strengthens, and by him judah was to know of the future restoration of all israel to the promised land by the messiah, the lord jesus christ. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. He also possesses a type of forwarning, that serves as an early warning system in much the same way as spidermans spidersense, although his wasnt as developed as spidermans. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.
The book of ezekiel trade paperback amazing spiderman vol. So unless youre one of those people that are into figuring out arcane prophecy, why study the book of ezekiel. It is named after the prophet ezekiel it belongs to the neviim prophets and consists of 48 chapters the book begins with a vision of god in heaven and describes wheels and strange beings around his throne. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel deserved this judgment, and also that gods justice creates hope for the future. Despite being set at a time when jerusalem was being destroyed, the book of ezekiel is full of hope.
The kjv bible is a public domain works that i have uploaded primarily for myself to be able to play and listen to in the background but also to. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. Ezekiels commission would last for some 22 years and involve some challenging assignments. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Ezekiel powerfully depicts the grandeur and glory of gods sovereign rule see themes and his holiness, which he jealously safeguards. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
The book of ezekiel contains the visions and prophecies of ezekiel, whom the lord called to minister to the jewish captives in babylon. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. So far, ezekiels message to the exiles in babylon has centered on one theme. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. In babylon, ezekiel settled in his own house, in a village near nippur on the river chebar eze 3. In this vision ezekiel saw four brilliant, powerful angels in action.
Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. For i will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. The books theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the worldfrom the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination. 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. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. This book shows that the lord is mindful of his people wherever they are. Overview of the book of ezekiel reformed answers to. 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. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife.
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 book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The book of ezekiel concludes with a vision of a restored temple and the return of the divine glory.
Blumrich entitled the spaceships of eziekel this book concludes that the passage shown above wasnt the whole story. Ezekiel, whose name means strengthened by god, grew up in jerusalem, served as a priest in the temple and was among the second group of captives taken to babylon along with king jehoiachin. The restoration in view is not just to the land of palestine but involves the renewal of the people of god themselves as god promises to give them a new heart and a. 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. He soon learnt that, being totemic in nature, he would be beset by those of orders higher up the totemic hierarchy.
In chapter 1 of the book named after ezekiel, god gave the prophet a glimpse of the spirit realm, which serves god in accomplishing his will. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Highlights from the book of ezekielii watchtower online. 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.
As students study this book, they can learn that god calls prophets as watchmen to warn his children of danger. The book of ezekiel features one of the eeriest scenes in the bible, a vision of god raising an army of dead mens bones from their graves and bringing them back to life ezekiel 37. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless.
Most of the book of ezekiel contains prophecies that were given before the final fall of jerusalem to the babylonians. Ezekiel sims is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring spiderman. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in babylon at the same time that of jeremiah was prophesying to the jews who remained in jerusalem. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Book of ezekiel simple english wikipedia, the free.
Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. August 25, 2004 peter delves further into the mysterious totemic origin of his powers when the enigmatic ezekiel returns. 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. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Ezekiel sims was a rich businessman who, in his younger years, ritualistically gained powers similar to those of spiderman. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version.
Upon being granted these powers, similar to spidermans powers, he set about amassing a fortune. This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. Is he truly peters mentor and ally, or something much more. 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. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Ezekiel, prophetpriest of ancient israel and the subject and in part the author of an old testament book that bears his name. Ezekiel also possesses the ability to stick to most surfaces and crawl along them in the same way as spiderman. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book of ezekiel, written by the prophetpriest ezekiel, who lived both in jerusalem prior to the babylonian exile 586 bce and in babylon after the exile, and also by an editor or editors, who belongs to a school of the prophet similar to that of the prophet isaiah, has captured the attention of readers for centuries because of.
Ezekiel apparently underwent some form of ritual which granted him the powers of a spidertotem. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition. The babylonian king has begun his final siege of jerusalem. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by duguid, iain m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. What makes the book of ezekiel so popular, and fascinating to you and i, is that 2500 years ago ezekiel described the political situation surrounding israel today, and the. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. 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. 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. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. In judaism and christianity, he is also viewed as the 6thcentury bce author of the book of ezekiel, which reveals prophecies regarding the. The book of ezekiel is unique in that, with occasional exceptions, it is entirely autobiographical, that is, written in the first person, from the viewpoint of ezekiel himself.