For the tedious blueprint chs 4048 the american standard version of 1901. He was married but his wife died at the time of the fall of. In v428 ezekiel gives a description of his vision of gods glory. Rashis commentary on ezekiel courtesy of chabad, rashis commentary on ezekiel provides a classic, orthodox jewish look at the prophet. As gods answer to the question of verse 10, verse 11 would read better if a period followed the words lord g od.
Ezekiel, like isaiah and jeremiah, was prepared for his ministry by receiving a vision of the glory and majesty of god before he was called to serve the lord. Ezekiel was born in the eighteenth year of josiah, 621 b. 9781625160867 1625160860 fighting for love from one to another, ezekiel mosoatsi. The translation of the text is that of the author, at least up to ch 40. He has also written a commentary on ezekiel in the niv application series, on daniel reformed expository commentary, and on numbers in the preach the word series, along with books on abraham living in the gap between promise and reality, isaac and jacob living in the grip of relentless grace, and the beatitudes hero of heroes. Davidsons commentary on the prophet ezekiel is now available for free download in pdf. Ezekiels group was resettled by the river chebar 1. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it.
Ezekiel was a priest and a prophet who was taken from judah to babylon in the second wave of exiles 597 bc. Ezekiel 10 the prophet had observed to us ezekiel 8. 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. Homilies 114 on ezekiel, both in the ancient christian writers series. Scholars from a variety of theological traditions offer insight on the text, focused academic studies, and sermons to help you interpret the prophets enigmatic visions.
This new series of messages, extending to the end of ezekiel 19, apparently follows soon after the vision of chapters 811. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel upgrade 9 vols. The word of yhwh through ezekiel pointed forward to the time when the devastated land would be restored and the exiles would be able to return. Evidently, ezekiel knows that the message he is to proclaim portends impending disaster, yet he thoroughly enjoys the task given to him. If you are looking for a devotional commentary on ezekiel, perhaps you should look elsewhere. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile 1. 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. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. Ezekiel 24 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. 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. His prophecies are very attentive to the temple, the liturgy and the sabbath. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. Filled with both an indictment of sin and promise for gods people, it can help us to live, like the ancient israelites during the babylonian captivity, as exiles in the foreign country of this world, with endurance and hope. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian.
Constables notes on ezekiel 3 that ezekiel s ministry covered at least the span of 593 to 571 b. As ezekiel prophesied in this vision there was a noise, a word of command, from heaven, seconding what he said. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level. A commentary the library of hebrew bibleold testament. Ezekiel 43the glory of god returns to the temple and the east gate is closed symbolically representing the fact that spirit of god would never leave the temple again ezekiel 44 ezekiel 44. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Deportation and devastationsoon ezekiel 12 september 34. Chapters 2539 contain a series of oracles addressed to foreign nations, concluding with a section in which the future of israel is. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of. Jackson recites this totally fictitious verse before gunning down someone who tried to cheat his. Its certainly a good place to start but i found the commentary section rather too academic for my beginning in ezekiel, although the historical background, date, theme in the introduction section were all excellent.
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 always gave specific dates for new visions or oracles. Ezekiel experienced this vision in his 30th year, the very year that he became eligible to take up full priestly duties in the temple. Ezekiel is then handed a scroll, on which is written words of lament and mourning and woe. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. Verses 114 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
The old testament was written without punctuation of any kind, and in fact, punctuation was not added until about 1,200 years after ezekiel wrote this. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel s prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents. 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. In particular, he frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiels prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents.
His massive commentary deals with every individual text in detail, but also steps back to discuss the theological implications of each major passage. Properly understood, this mysterious book, with its obscure images, offers profound comfort to us today. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel upgrade 9. Verses 414 the visions of god which ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. Though many of his prophecies are dark with the anger and judgment of the lord, others are filled with hope. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables. Hebrew and english lexicon of the old testament by francis brown, s. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. Ezekiels prophecy began a mere five years into his time at telabib ezekiel 1.
Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiel, which means, god strengthens, was taken into babylonian captivity with jehoiachin in 599 b. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. 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. The book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. Scheck is associate professor of theology at ave maria university, naples, fl. Instead he is called to be a prophet to gods people in exile in babylon. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and on demand. Regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture, calvin is an apt commentator. After god drives into town on a chariot pulled by four manbeasts at the beginning of the. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god.
Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. Chapters 124 the new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. He treats prophecies of the future from the standpoint of ezekiels contemporaries, rather than making speculative predictions about the end times. The basic nonflagged verb is the qal, perfect, masculine, singular form. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Solutions network identified six key variables that explain three quarters of the variation.
In this volume, john calvin provides an engaging commentary on the first 12 chapters of ezekiel. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ezekiel ligonier ministries. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy.
Verbs the normal expected word order is verb, pronoun, subject with modifiers, object with modifiers. Ezekiel is ordered to prophesy upon these bones ezek. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Along with daniel, ezekiel was the great prophetic encourager of gods exiled people in babylon. 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. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 ezekiel was carried away captive to babylon at the age of twentyfive one of 10,000 captives. He replies that we should live as he would live if he were a. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Because he spoke to a people whom god had exiled due to their continued rebellion against him, a majority of ezekiels message communicates judgment for sins committed 1. Yet even after the first invasion, by nebuchadnezzar in 596, people did not seem to understand that. He was 30 years old when called to be a prophet of the lord to the exiles in babylon. A prolific author and translator, he has translated numerous works by the fathers of the church, including st. Ezekiel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. It contains three sections, each of which addresses a different subject matter. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The commentary follows the chapter divisions of the book. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. Ezekiel 24 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Deepen your understanding of ezekiel with the classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel upgrade. Instead, he focuses on the books meaning to its original readers and makes application to contemporary life. Commentary on ezekiel jeremiah had had the task of trying to keep the true faith in jerusalem. Deportation and devastationsoon ezekiel 12 september 34 chapter 12 begins a new section in the book of ezekiel. Smith originally published as part of the bible study textbook series by college press, 1979. It is based on the german lexicon by william gesenius. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary. Library the father william most theological collection.
Ezekiel, an aaronic priest, was among those whom king nebuchadnezzar took as captives into exile along with king jehoiachin, members of the royal family, officials of. Told to eat the scroll, when he does so he finds that it tastes as sweet as honey. 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 ezekiels mysterious visions and prophecies. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of the captives. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 1 to 24.