The last nine chapters of the book of ezekiel describe a mysterious, eschatological temple that has probably puzzled commentators as long as the book has existed. Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of israel. Ezekiel 23 is the twentythird chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. First, are prophecies on the ruin of jerusalem ezekiel 1. Ezekiel chapter 41 to chapter 48, israel enters the. Introduction to ezekiel 25 32 to this point the oracles in the ezekiel scroll have been highly critical of judah. Ezekiel 25 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The river of ezekiels temple eschatological streams of healing in the hebrew scriptures and the new testament introduction.
The eighth day would speak of a new beginning, old sins gone, and starting all over again in right standing with god. Ezekiel 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Second, are prophecies of retribution on nearby nations ezekiel 25. God will make it appear that he is the god of israel, though he suffers them for a time to be captives in babylon. This is again speaking of the ammonites as they had rejoiced at the downfall of jerusalem. The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Ezekiel 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Now the length of the measuring rod in the mans hand was six long cubits each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth, and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. The book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 25 youtube. The book of ezekiel chapters 2548, the new international commentary on the old testament, daniel block, eerdmans publishing company, 1998. 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. Ezekiel 25, new international version niv the bible app.
Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 25 king james bible kjv book of ezekiel bible. Ezekiel 25 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Read ezekiel 25 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This chapter forms part of a series of predictions regarding the fall of jerusalem, and is written in the form of a message delivered by god to ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. Yahwehs dwelling place is in human hearts rather than in a specific place in the temple. The babylonian king has begun his final siege of jerusalem. The victorious and abundant life through the knowledge of god327chapters 2548 the holiness of god demands judgment of sin. A more detailed look divides the book into 4 sections. Ezekiel 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel does not, like other prophets, prophesy against babylon. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. The book of ezekiel chapters 25 48, the new international commentary on the old testament, daniel block, eerdmans publishing company, 1998.
Ezekiel 25 oholah and oholibah 23 the word of the l ord came to me. Chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament, 1997, 1998. Among his more famous prophecies, which were compiled in the book of ezekiel, are his visions of the divine chariot, the valley of the dry bones and the third temple. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brothers keeper and the finder of lost children.
These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of what many consider to be the most beautiful book in the bible. Its gutter is a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around the edge. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825360 by daniel block. Ezekiel 25 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Ezekiel 2527 niv a prophecy against ammon the word of. The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. Ezekiel 25 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. They follow the prophets condemnation of judah and oracles announcing its destruction. Jun 21, 2017 ezekiel chapter 25 begins a section of the book that pronounces judgment upon a series of nations or leaders who also have flagrantly sinned against god. Then will i sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean. In the first part of ezekiel chapters 124, we heard of the bad news. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel chapter 25 begins a section of the book that pronounces judgment upon a series of nations or leaders who also have flagrantly sinned against god. His fresh translation and versebyverse exposition demonstrate that ezekielsancient wisdom and vision are very much needed in this new millennium.
Ezekiel 25 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. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Such a lent of forty days, in the spring of the year, is. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. Start by marking the book of ezekiel, chapters 124 as want to read. In prophesying against foreign nations, ezekiel often adopts the language of those who preceded him. Timeline of jeremiah daniel ezekiel kings of judah date ref 605 bc 9, 10 nebuchadnezzar becomes king of babylon in the fourth year of jehoiakim jer 25 12 god has jeremiah prophecy that nebuchadnezzar will carry off judah for 70 years and he will after the 70yr bring them back then he will punish nebuchadnezzar. The babylonians had invaded judah three times and each time they took prisoners back to babylon.
The book of ezekiel chapters 124, the new international commentary on the old testament, daniel block, eerdmans publishing company, 1997. Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 25 wordproject. The 25 were worshipping the false sun god which is as old as history itself. Ezekiel 2527 new international version niv a prophecy against ammon. Ezekiel yechezkel was a prophet who lived in babylonia at the time of the destruction of the first temple.
Ezekiel s priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. Timeline of jeremiah daniel ezekiel kings of judah date ref 605 bc 9, 10 nebuchadnezzar becomes king of babylon in the fourth year of jehoiakim jer 25 12 god has jeremiah prophecy that nebuchadnezzar will carry off judah for 70 years.
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. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. How is it possible that god could ever give laws that are not good and commands that do not bring life. In the first half of the book of ezekiel ezekiel 3 judah is accused of breaking all of gods commandments, and they are warned by god that they will be destroyed if they persist in their sins. 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. Sunrise services at the temple ezekiel 8 august 2425. The book of jonah is also a condemnation of a foreign oppressor nation i. The messages of doom on the pagan nations were ezekiels first message of hope for gods exiled people after the exiles heard of jerusalems demise cf. It is wicked to be glad at the calamities of any, especially of gods people. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Sep 10, 2007 the river of ezekiel s temple eschatological streams of healing in the hebrew scriptures and the new testament introduction. And he brought me into the inner court of the lords house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the lord, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the lord, and their faces toward the east. Then i gave them laws that are not good and commands that do not bring life. Ezekiel 25 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. Ezekiel 25 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole. His fresh translation and versebyverse exposition demonstrate that ezekiel sancient wisdom and vision are very much needed in this new millennium. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Ezekiel prophesied to the the jewish captives in babylon. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel, chapter 25 of the king james version of the holy bible with audio narration. The first invasion was in 607 bc and daniel was taken as a captive to babylon. The major divisions within the book of ezekiel reveal the purpose of this ministry. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 2526 new international version niv a prophecy against ammon.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 25 new international version niv a prophecy against ammon 25 the word of the lord came to me. Highlights from the book of ezekielii watchtower online. This book is named after the prophet whose writing it records ezekiel.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. While this idea is not entirely absent in the book of ezekiel, the prophet nevertheless believes that yahwehs presence is located in the temple more than in any other place. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. This chapter contains the oracles against four nations. So far, ezekiels message to the exiles in babylon has centered on one theme. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 25 and more. The unit precedes the announcement of judahs salvation in chaps. Ezekiels last vision free bible commentary in easy english. Jul 25, 2017 for men shall be lovers of their own selves2 timothy 31this know also, that in the last days perilou duration. 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. 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. But the love of god provides a way for our salvation. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel with.
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