The book of enoch, chapters 160 reluctant messenger. Ezekiel 1 after seeing the vision, ezekiel fell to his. Takes place during the fifth year of king jehoiachins captivity. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. Ezekiel and revelation both show us the flow of the living water. Ezekiel outline and analysis ezekiel chapter 1 simply bible. Ezekiel 1 kjv now it came to pass in the thirtieth bible gateway. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. View ezekiel 10 in the note window the scattering the coals of fire upon the city, ver. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiel s message for the church today.
And the beginning of a ninechapter vision the prophet was commanded to record. Aug 26, 2015 ezekiel chapter 1 and the vision of god posted on august 26, 2015 by gregoriomagno17 under uncategorized a parishioner asked me one day after mass for an explanation of ezekiels vision from which he receives his call to go and preach the words of 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 low ebb indeed. This chapter contains that extraordinary vision of the divine glory with which the prophet was favoured when he received the commission and instructions respecting the discharge of his office, which are contained in the two following chapters. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Ezekiel, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. Few can handle ezekiel s relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered, the place where, and the person by whom. Jul 01, 2007 ezekiels commissioning as watchman for the house of israel 593592 b. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. The chapter mainly describes a vision of the throne of christ. Application here is to the church that has allowed mixture into the worship of god. All kinds of pagan traditions are honored to the exclusion of pure glory and. Daniel along with shadrach, meshach and abednego had been taken captive to babylon daniel 1 3, when nebuchadnezzar tried to secure the judahs submission to babylon.
Each had a face of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. The time of this divine manifestation to the prophet. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. Remember how i said that this was going to be hard to describe well, even though he had not yet descended into time, the fathers believed that ezekiel. Josephus seems to have heard that ezekiel left two books of his prophecies. 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 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. A vision from the lord came to ezekiel, and it was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the lord.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. What is the significance of ezekiels description of gods. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. 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. 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. This chapter contains that extraordinary vision of the divine glory with which the prophet was favored when he received the commission and instructions respecting the discharge of his office, which are contained in the two following chapters.
Today we begin our study of a pair of chapters from ezekiel, probably his. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. 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. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ezekiel 1 is the first chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. What is the significance of ezekiels description of gods heavenly chariot in chapter 1. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Today we begin our study of a pair of chapters from ezekiel, probably his prophetic magnum opus. Each of the four had the face of a human being, and on the right side each had the face of a lion, and on the left the face of an ox.
The removal of the glory of god from the temple, ver. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth the four beasts that ezekiel talks about in chapter 1 is bizarre, but daniel talks about them in the book of daniel and the apostle john speaks of them in the book of revelation so we certainly cannot disregard it as nonsense, especially since there is no nonsense in the world of god. The high places in the mountains of israel, the seats of her idolatry, are the focus of ezekiels prophecies in this chapter. Chapter 28 is now going to focus a bit, shifting from tyre the city, to the king of tyre, the ruler. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today. 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. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. In the five and twentieth year of our captivity, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the selfsame day the hand of the lord was upon me, and brought me thither. Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures.
The ruler of tyre now chapter 27 was this lament, this dirge, this poetic lament on tyre. Ezekiel chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of ezekiel in a questions and answers format. The prophet by it, as it were, continues the history of. Judgment against the prince of tyre, judgment against the king missler introduction. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. In the entire bible the books that speak most clearly concerning god flowing out as life are ezekiel and revelation. In the days of ezekiel, israel had turned away from god.
And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. Chapter 1 of ezekiel contains a famous description of gods heavenly chariot the maaseh merkava. Enoch, a righteous man, who was 1 with god, answered and spoke, while his eyes were open, and while he saw a holy vision in the heavens. 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. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Because you jeered at my sanctuary when it was desecrated, at the land of israel when it was destroyed, and at the house of judah when they went into exile, 4 therefore i am giving you to. How many years had the northern kingdom been in captivity, when ezekiel began prophesying. This is a selftest on chapters 1 21 of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics.
Scatter that it may take fire in all parts, and none may escape. Could i direct you to an old book and there are many good books on this subject, by j. Ezekiel 1 1 in the 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. Their sin of idolatry takes the most prominent place. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel chapter 1 and the vision of god god in the shadows. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 38 and 39 concern bible prophecy, for sure. Ezekiel chapter 2 1 now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. 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. The books origin is given in the opening verses ezekiel 1. Can you please do more on the book of revelation like revelation chapter 4 and 5.