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