The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The second book, of which only a few fragments remain, has also been preserved in the christian tradition. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. 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 only book that remains in its entirety is found in the bible. 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. Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. Dec 01, 2017 the book of ezekiel read by alexander scourby. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. It is named after the prophet ezekiel it belongs to the neviim prophets and consists of 48 chapters the book begins with a vision of god in heaven and describes wheels and strange beings around his throne. Jan 3, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth.
The jewish scriptures were translated into greek in the two centuries prior to the common era. Summary the book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. 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. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. The book of ezekiel the book of ezekiel in response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. It contains three sections, each of which addresses a different subject matter. But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, god prevented ezekiel from. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society.
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. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline.
The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. 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 book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling.
An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. And out of the midst of it came the likeness of four living creatures or cherubim. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel enacts destruction of jerusalem, chapter 12 vv. Watch our overview video on the first part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down. 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. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. The greek version of these books is called the septuagint. Apr 22, 2018 the first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly.
Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Ezekiel is the central protagonist of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. The prophet ezekiel, it would appear wrote more than one book. A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is. The book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. 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. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. Son of the priest buzi, and a prophet in the babylonian exile. 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. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. The problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2.
Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. Book of ezekiel encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible new international version.
Ezekiel powerfully depicts the grandeur and glory of gods sovereign rule see themes and his holiness, which he jealously safeguards. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. 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. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. The book of ezekiel features one of the eeriest scenes in the bible, a vision of god raising an army of dead mens bones from their graves and bringing them back to life ezekiel 37. Coronavirus prophesized in book of ezekiel, mystic rabbi.
Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Coronavirus prophesized in book of ezekiel, mystic rabbi shows by adam eliyahu berkowitz february 16, 2020, 1. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Thats just one of many symbolic visions and performances of this ancient prophet, who predicted the destruction of israel and the idolatrous nations around it. It records seven visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. 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.
The jewish bible in hebrew is called the masoretic text meaning passing down after a hebrew word masorah. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. 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 was likely written between 593 and 565 b. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. See whats new in logos 8 explore all features schedule a demo howtos.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Our online book of ezekiel trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of ezekiel quizzes. Book of ezekiel simple english wikipedia, the free. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books of isaiah and jeremiah in the christian canon. A comprehensive database of more than 18 book of ezekiel quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of ezekiel quiz questions. 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. 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. The book of ezekiel kjv audio bible full by alexander.
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. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiel s world, to the last phrase of ezekiel s vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes. 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. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. 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. A number of dates in ezekiel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving babylonian records and related accurately to our modern calendar. 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 ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. The second book of ezekiel the prophet rejected scriptures.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. In judaism, christianity, and islam, ezekiel is acknowledged as a hebrew prophet. 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. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. 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. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Ezekiel 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. Should the reason for it be that the book does not. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio.