Book commentary on ezekiel 12

This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Jan 10, 2016 gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last. Matthew henry commentary on ezekiel 12 chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Verses 116 perhaps ezekiel reflected with so much pleasure upon the vision he had had of the glory of god that often, since it went up from him, he was wishing it might come down to him again, and, having seen it once and a second time, he was willing to hope he might be a third time so favoured. Therefore, god told the prophet ezekiel to give them a sign by acting as if he were going into exile before the rebellious house. The voice of god came in the fulness of light and power, by the. Ezekiel 12 the exile symbolized the word of the bible. Ezekiel 12 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book.

Ezekiel s first prophecy was in the year 593 bc and he continued to prophesy for about 20 years. God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. This was proverb in use among the people of israel in ezekiels day. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ezekiel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 12 explains the word the prophet receives from god about the coming captivity, yahweh revealed in his judgment. Though the vision of gods glory had gone up from the prophet, yet his word comes to him still, and is by him sent to the people, and to the same. I will speak, and the word that i shall speak shall come to pass. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Through the book, he is careful to date each message. 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. This is part of a vision which came to the prophet in his captivity. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english.

The church is represented in the small numberrepresented by the hair that he puts into his pockettaken from the third group, which goes into captivity and is thrown to the four winds, showing a measure of protection. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. For ezekiel, israels historic failure to be gods covenant people was evidenced by apostasy, worshiping in high places, and syncretism. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. When god has delivered us, we must glorify him and edify others, by acknowledging our sins.

This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. The prophetic character of the passage is undoubted the prophet is declared to be a sign, ezekiel 12. They will eat their food in anxiety and drink their water in despair, for their land will be stripped of everything in it because of. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people. Ezekiel 12 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. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiel 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ezekiel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. After a short prologue in which ezekiel describes how god called him, he uses a series of symbols to predict the now inevitable destruction of jerusalem and identify its causes. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction.

The first part of the book, up to chapter 32 inclusive, announces gods judgments against both the people of israel and the idolatrous nations. Jeremiah was still in judah while ezekiel was with the exiles. Ezekiel 12 the glory of the lord leaves the temple 10 then i looked, and behold, x on the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared above them something y like a sapphire, 1 in appearance like a throne. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Though the vision of gods glory had gone up from the prophet, yet his word comes to him still, and is by him sent to the people, and to the same purport with that which was discovered to him in the vision, namely, to set forth the terrible judgments that were coming upon jerusalem, by which the city and temple should be entirely laid waste. In contrast to jeremiah, ezekiel arranges his prophecies in clear manner under the guidance of the holy spirit who is mentioned extremely often in this book. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. The only legitimate inference is that the prophet received his knowledge from above. Telling them about the sins and transgression against the laws an commandments of god.

John calvins commentary on ezekiel the famous protestant reformerand a huge ezekiel fangives extensive commentary on a good number of chapters from ezekiel. Ezekiel 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The first part shows the condition of the people that leads to ezekiel s rejection chap. He is specifically shown to be a created being, possibly the most beautiful, wise, and perfect of gods creations. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24. Ezekiel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.

Ezekiel dates his last message as in the year 571 bc. Paradise the message of ezekiel capitol hill baptist church. This part of ezekiels vision must so necessarily have a mystical and. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Huey 1984, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.

Tyrone fleming on ezekiel 12 ezekiel represent todays preacher, warning the flock of god. The word burden refers to a prediction of some woeful event, and was often used by gods prophets to describe the prophecy of doom to some city or some individual, as, for example, in the case of nahums burden of nineveh. Most of the church is in the nations of israel, primarily the united states and canada. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel started preaching in the fifth year of the exile and the city of jerusalem did not fall until the thirteenth year of the exile. Ezekiel always gave specific dates for new visions or oracles. He is carried away in imagination from his home amongst the exiles in the east to the temple of jerusalem.

Moreover, shows it to be a continuation of the last statement though. Ezekiel had to shave his head and his beard ezekiel 5. One can not help but think of the words written in the book of revelation. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The commentary highlights the importance of ezekiels prophecy to postexilic page 414 judaism. The hair represents the people of the nations of israel. Furthermore, henry is often nonliteral and below just a few examples of his nonliteral interpretative approach and his replacement of literal nation of. Ezekiel calls helelsatan the anointed cherub who covers, which means he was one of the chief angels whose wings covered gods throne in heaven. The first part shows the condition of the people that leads to ezekiels rejection chap. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry has wonderful devotional insights on many of the texts, but you must be aware that he like most of the older commentaries john gill, et al is amillennial. Here, the message is that this prophecy of capture.

When ministers speak of the ruin coming upon sinners, they must speak as those that know the terrors of the lord. Ezekiel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of. Ezekiel 12, new international version niv the bible app. Verses 79 and he knew their palaces, and laid waste their cities. Sep 22, 2016 the book of ezekiel chapter 12 markrecords. Study ezekiel 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Rashis commentary on ezekiel courtesy of chabad, rashis commentary on ezekiel provides a classic, orthodox jewish look at the prophet. Ezekiel 12 new international version niv the exile symbolized. Ezekiel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last. This is what the sovereign lord says about those living in jerusalem and in the land of israel. Ezekiel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. The new israel ezekiel 4048 would be recentered in the temple of jerusalem.