An introduction explains what is involved in reading a prophetic book, and how the book of ezekiel was put together and structured. Ezekiel 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Questions for discussion and thinking further follow the versebyverse international bible lesson commentary. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Ezekiel 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book is fascinating, replete with visions, allegories, and action parables.
David guzik commentary on ezekiel 3, where god commands the prophet to eat the scroll, to internalize and digest the word of god. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel invites investigation not only because of what he said, but also because of how he said it. This shows that the servant of god is a watchman sent to warn the people. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. 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.
Ezekiels name was answered when god said and no doubt did as he said, i have made thy face strong against their faces. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. It looks at the form of speech used and discusses ezekiels author and those who transmitted, edited, and enlarged upon what he had to say. The only words that he could speak were what god gave him to say. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel the man asbury bible commentary bible gateway. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered v. The teacher will value it for the simplicity of its expositions and the concise interpretation of each verse. Study hints for discussion and thinking further will help. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel 3 commentary edited by glenn pease 1 and he said to me, son of man, eat what is before you, eat this scroll. Barnes, son of man this phrase which occurs elsewhere in scripture is applied especially to ezekiel and daniel, the prophets of the captivity. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy.
Lie thou also upon thy left side it appears that all that is mentioned here and in the following verses was done, not in idea, but in fact. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Not without reason has ezekiel been dubbed the audiovisual aids prophet. The hand he felt the power of god opening his eyes to see the visions, opening his ear to hear the voice, and his heart to receive both. Daniel might really be daniel or danel, ezekiels spelling is different from dan. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity. A commentary the library of hebrew bibleold testament.
Ezekiel, which means, god strengthens, was taken into babylonian captivity with jehoiachin in 599 b. In his attendance and retinue in the upper world, where his throne is surrounded with. Daniel is a contemporary with ezekiel and did not have time for his faith and life to be well known i. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This major work explores the message and meaning of ezekiel, one of the longest and most difficult of the prophetic books. The emphasis in each was on ezekiels obligation to speak the word of the lord. Ezekiel contains some of scriptures most mysterious visions and oracles. 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 sees a vision of gods glory, which departs from the temple in preparation for its destruction. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians.
Study ezekiel 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. John calvins commentary on ezekiel, first time ever as a free audio book 34 free mp3s commentary on the book of ezekiel 1 of 34 translators preface, an heirloom to posterity free swrb mp3 john calvin was by far the greatest of the reformers with respect to the talents he possessed, the influence he exerted, and the services he rendered. A literary and theological commentary reading the old testament sweeney, marvin a. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ezekiel picking up today in chapter 12, verse 1. Verses 48 moreover lie thou upon thy left side, and lay the iniquity of the house of israel upon it. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then ezekiel must be regarded as artfully verbose. John calvins commentary on ezekiel, first time ever as a. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 1 to 24. Ezekiel was filled with the righteous indignation of god at the sin of the jewish nation cf.
Read ezekiel 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel 9 ezekiel 10 ezekiel 11 the glory of the lord leaves the temple 1 then i looked, and behold, on the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared above them something like a sapphire, 1 in appearance like a throne. Keil and delitzsch offer this commentary in regard to the men of ezek. 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. Ezekiel was commissioned as a preacher, an observer, a watchman, and a prisoner. It is also important to note that ezekiel is currently in exile, and therefore is no where near judah, let alone the temple. The rest of the chapter relates that ezekiel himself will be a sign through the means of being struck dumb. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Each command, however, revealed a slightly different aspect of his work. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries.
Ezekiels prophecy began a mere five years into his time at telabib ezekiel 1. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. His massive commentary deals with every individual text in detail, but also steps back to discuss the theological implications of each major passage. He was 30 years old when called to be a prophet of the lord to the exiles in babylon. The voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. This section of the website contains the ezekiel chapter that blumrich used from the catholic commentary on holy scripture although you are welcome to examine this section, most website visitors will find nothing useful here. It looks at the form of speech used and discusses ezekiel s author and those who transmitted, edited, and enlarged upon what he had to say. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel.
The searing indictment of gods unfaithful people for their idolatry warns of impending judgment. This was how the people would know that god was speaking. 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. The prophet lay down on his left side upon a couch to which he was chained, ezekiel 4. Many times i wanted to give in and move onto something more pleasant, however, the insight this commentary provided plus warren wiersbes one. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. Ezekiels group was resettled by the river chebar 1. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective. 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 chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of. 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 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse.
Ezekiel 3 is built on the scriptures av1611 holy bible, and is a reliable source of sound biblical teaching. 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. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary. He was married but his wife died at the time of the fall of. Devotions with scripture from ezekiel today daily devotional. The teacher will value it for the simplicity of its expositions and the concise interpretation of. Here is a verse by verse commentary on the prophecy of ezekiel that will be valued by the minister for its preaching value and the wealth of supporting scripture quotations. Ezekiel was in training to be a priest at the temple in jerusalem when he was taken captive in 597 bc. Ezekiel is upset at having to give a hard message which will be rejected. The lord gave this priestly prophet a powerful message of law and gospel. 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. Ezekiel 12 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 9 and.
You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. 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 low ebb indeed. Ezekiel 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Ezekiel 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The word of yhwh through ezekiel pointed forward to the time when the devastated land would. Ezekiel 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study ezekiel 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.