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. 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. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, god prevented ezekiel from. Unlike other prophetic books, ezekiel unfolds in basic chronological order. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. The book of ezekiel was written during ezekiels captivity in babylon. 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. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version.
In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. 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. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. See whats new in logos 8 explore all features schedule a demo howtos. 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.
Ezekiel powerfully depicts the grandeur and glory of gods sovereign rule see themes and his holiness, which he jealously safeguards. Ezekiel book of definition from the bible dictionary. Ezekiel book of glossary term meaning as seen in the king james bible. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. 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 problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2. The prophet ezekiel gives us a glimpse into gods aweinspiring qualities and his promise to unite all mankind in pure worship by means of the kingdom. Ezekiel 1, new living translation nlt the bible app.
A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. 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. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Ezekiel 1 niv ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. 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. The jewish scriptures were translated into greek in the two centuries prior to the common era. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording.
Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. The only book that remains in its entirety is found in the bible. Ezekiel bible journaling by book collection by half a julie bible journaling. Bible gateway this site is a great resourcecontaining pretty much every translation of the bible you might desire and in numerous languages, in case you want to read ezekiel in tagalog. In ezekiels call, he is referred to as son of man, which is a phrase used throughout the book.
In judaism and christianity, he is also viewed as the 6thcentury bce author of the book of ezekiel, which reveals prophecies regarding the. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. The second book of ezekiel the prophet rejected scriptures.
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. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. 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 technology of weaponry and the assault on israel, a situation which god set up. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
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. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. A number of dates in ezekiel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving babylonian records and related accurately to our modern calendar. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Should the reason for it be that the book does not. 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. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophetic books in the old testament and had more influence on revelation than any other book.
Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. 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. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. It records seven visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth.
Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. This simply means human and is meant to contrast ezekiel to god. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. 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 book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. The prophet ezekiel, it would appear wrote more than one book. 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. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43.
The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. The second book, of which only a few fragments remain, has also been preserved in the christian tradition. Apr 22, 2018 the first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. 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. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. 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.
The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Also to announce the future restoration of israel and judah from their several dispersions, and their happy state in their latter days, under the messiah. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. Jan 3, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The most popular bible verses from ezekiel found 1,273 verses ezekiel 36. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Dec 01, 2017 the book of ezekiel read by alexander scourby. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. Many of the divine visions that ezekiel shares are relevant to gods plans for reconstructing the present world and restoring his people to our former days in the garden of eden. 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. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. See more ideas about ezekiel bible, bible and bible art.
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. The book of ezekiel kjv audio bible full by alexander. A new heart will i give you and a new spirit will i put within you, and i will take away the stony heart out of. The greek version of these books is called the septuagint. In the new testament, it takes on a messianic tone under the influence of daniel 7.
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