As christ was david, gods servant, so the church is jacob, his servant too. Ezekiels commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Ezekiel 3 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. The expression has been retained in jewish devotions and is to be found in the morning service of the jewish prayer book. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow 1 peter 1. All this was to convince ezekiel, that the god who sent him had power to bear him out in his work. Yet he could not speak his words, but gods words to them. Bibles dig into the word and become a bible expert with amazing facts line of study bibles and more. Ezekiel 3 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. The prophet ezekiel introduction to the prophets part one even though god had redeemed his people from slavery in egypt and made them a mighty nation, with both a civil and spiritual law that called for their obedient commitment, the nation of israel was constantly.
This lesson is the first of a series commenced 2020. Ezekiel 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Just as the bible as a whole is a picture book, so ezekiel as a miniature of the bible is also a picture book, a book full of pictures. He who would communicate gods word must first assimilate it rev. On this page, the first chapter of ezekiel is outlined and analysed. It was during the elevenyear reign of jehoiakim that the first deportation took place when daniel was taken captive. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Go to the house of israel and speak with my words to them. Ezekiel chapter 37 verse by verse bible commentary. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version.
Therefore, as i live, saith the lord god, i will even do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them. Ezek 39 ezekiel, chapter 3 king james version christian. Verses verses the circumstances of the vision which ezekiel saw, and in which he received his commission and instructions, are here very particularly set down, that the narrative may appear to be authentic and not romantic. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Jesus christ can be seen throughout this book and even in ezekiel himself, as a type of christ. Explore scripture in its jewish and early christian context. These pictures are presented in the form of visions. Ezekiel 3 is the third chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. In our study of the book of ezekiel, unlike other series on the website, its almost a necessity for one to read the chapter being discussed in order to follow my comments. The absurd view that the events of this chapter existed only subjectively in the mind of ezekiel, that it was all a vision of his, is here rejected.
He can be found on the biblical timeline at the end of 600 bc. Ezekiel is a sign to the captives in this, as jerusalem is to be destroyed and there is to be no mourning. The meaning of ezekiel is seen in the coming glory during the kingdom. Ezekiel 3 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. God used ezekiel to warn the people of his coming judgment against jerusalem, and to assure them of his unfailing love and provision for eternity to come. Chapter 3 consists of 27 verses, primarily showing ezekiel experiencing the glory of god a second time.
The bible tells us that all have sinned, and come short of the glory of god. I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures. The chapter mainly describes a vision of the throne of christ. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. This depicted the fact that he was first to receive the word of god. Some people have read the first chapter of ezekiel and claimed that he was taken captive by extraterrestrial beings in a flying saucer. He will make a covenant of peace with them ezekiel 37. Takes place during the fifth year of king jehoiachins captivity. Strengthen your walk with christ with these lifechanging devotionals from your friends at amazing facts. Ezekiel 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 3, where god commands the prophet to. A vision from the lord came to ezekiel, and it was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the lord. 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 prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Earlier in chapter 2 the prophet was told that he must eat the scroll ezekiel 2. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Ezekiels commissioning as watchman for the house of israel 593592 b. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. Prophets call and enduement with power for the office. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Read ezekiel 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Chapter 1 ezekiel sees in vision four living creatures, four wheels, and the glory of god on his throne. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Jfb commentary on ezekiel chapter 3 christians unite. Moreover he said unto me, son of man, eat that thou findest. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols i will cleanse you. Ezekiel chapter three south walton church of christ.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel 3, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel 3 niv and he said to me, son of man, eat bible gateway.
But jesus said unto them, a prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. 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. Ezekiel s call as a prophet is once again stated, as in ezekiel 2. Ezekiel is made a watchman unto the house of israelthe blood of israel is required at his hand unless he raises the warning voice. In this chapter we have the further preparation of the prophet for the work to which god called him. If we see this, we will realize how rich, profound, unlimited, and unsearchable christ is. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. This is a good passage that shows you should not get so secure in your own salvation that you look down on people not saved that you still should try and talk to. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel is introduced in the first chapter as the priest, the son of buzi. Ezekiel, whose name means god strengthens, was born in jerusalem during a time of great upheavals caused by the invading babylonian army. Chapter 3 ezekiel is made a watchman unto the house of israelthe blood of israel is required at his hand unless he raises the warning voice. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. The strange and amazing vision of ezekiel chapter 1 once again came into view.
The books origin is given in the opening verses ezekiel 1. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. He must continue earnest in preaching, whatever the success might be. The prophecy of ezekiel closes with the presence of the lord the lord jesus christ reigning and ruling in jerusalem.
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