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 is the street performer of the prophets, acting out many of his prophecies in dramatic and strange ways. Ezekiel 34 is the chapter wherein god denounces the leaders of israel as false shepherds for their poor care of his people. The book of ezekiel, chapter 36 king james version. In very detailed language, in very specific words, ezekiel compares israel to a spouse who has gone away from her husband. Bbe version whole bible in pictures and wallpapers 26. I interpret that symbolically to mean that israel would be exiled throughout the nations but would be fed, meaning that israel would survive.
A habit of iniquity and idol worship had caused them to fall from god. As the twelfth chapter denounced the false expectations of the people, so this denounces the false leaders who fed those expectations. Each had a face of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. And it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to enquire of the lord, and sat before me. 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 20 new international version niv rebellious israel purged. Ezekiels name means god strengthens, or god will strengthen. I was studying ezekiel seriously for the first time in an online class and needed a commentary. Ezekiel, like other prophets, condemns israelite worship at these places and identifies this illegitimate worship as one reason for the punishment of exile. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. Son of man, this is what the sovereign lord says to the land of israel. And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned my holy name, when they said to them, these are the people of the lord, and are gone forth out of his land.
Ezekiel witnessed marvelous things in his prophetic visions even as he lived through terrible things on earth. Listen to the book of ezekiel by chuck missler for free with a 30 day free trial. The difficulties in reading this book derive from ezekiels prophecies of judgment upon judah and jerusalem. Ezekiel 20 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. His unique treatment of judgment oracles as indicting law in all severity truly make way for sweetness of the gospel. Chapter 20 the queen of beauty and courage special edition audiobook download 9780310440536 by zondervan biblesed. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament.
The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. The first half of the 20th century saw several attempts to deny the authorship. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. 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 lord will eliminate the rebellious, as he did on the first journey, and use. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. In zekes case, the encounter is with the glory of god, which appears above that fourfaced chariot wheel thing. Ezekiel chapter 20 king james version kjv alexander. Gods presence is symbolized by the temple gods sovereignty is over all nations and all times. The book of ezekiel describes what its like to suddenly encounter someone or something completely strange and different from everything youve known and experienced up until that point. Taken captive in the second wave of babylonian attacks on jerusalem in 597 b. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b.
Ezekiel commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. For she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Because thou saidst, aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned. Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 25 wordproject.
Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The prophet ezekiel had a most unenviable assignment. Book of ezekiel chapter 20 kjv audio bible youtube. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.
This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel is one of the three that were called captivity prophets the. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
There the egyptians fondled their breasts and caressed their virgin nipples. Ezekiel s name means god strengthens, or god will strengthen. Ezekiel focuses on the spiritual restoration of israel he was a priest and the book shows a concern for the priesthood, the temple, and sacrifices. Ezekiel public domain audiobook at librivox various versions. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international.
Vocal performance by max mclean audiobook download our price. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today. Chapter 20 1611 kjv text in video hq audiobook narrated by alexander scourby. The end is now upon you, and i will unleash my anger against you. But i had pity for mine holy name, which the house of israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 20 rebellious israel purged in the bible gateway.
I was surprised a little at how few commentaries on this book. Ezekiel is the street performer of the prophets, acting out many of. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Thus thou calledst to remembrance the lewdness of thy youth, in bruising thy teats by the egyptians for the paps of thy youth. In fact, he portrays israel as a spouse who has sinned in particularly graphic and shameless ways.
The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. The book of ezekiel follows the southern kingdom of israel, judah, into. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Filled with allegories and themes of the awesome majesty of god, the book of ezekiel is both painful and rewarding. Listen to the book of ezekiel audiobook by chuck missler. In this chapter ezekiel gives a panoramic view of the history of israel. The end has come upon the four corners of the land. In chapter 16, chapter 20, and chapter 23, ezekiel speaks of israel in very stark and lurid terms. The book of ezekiel from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 26 please note we have slowed the speed of the or. You can use them directly for sharing it, using it your desktops, tabs. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. Along with ezekiel s declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. The book of ezekiel chapter 20 dramatized king james version hosanna faith comes by hearing english c2kjv public domain p 1997 hosanna all rights.
The book of ezekiel contains some of the most incredible prophecies in the bible, including detailed description of a nuclear war and the cleanup afterward. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Axmtyklsjo190qw axmtyklsjo190qw news connect global cookie sync. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. He was called to preach a message of coming judgment to the rebellious children of israel, on the occasion of the lords delivery of the nation into enslavement under the babylonians. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. Ezekiels name means god strengthens, or god will str. Ezekiel 11 new international version niv dramatized.
Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel s name means god strengthens, or god will str. The first part surveys all that the lord had done for the nation, and the nations sorely inadequate response. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for their sins, and may have some lessons for us today. I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your detestable practices. You may download the full book by clicking zip button at the bottom of the page. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of ezekiel in a questions and answers format. The book of jeremiah niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed.
In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. They were captured by babylon and became weak and helpless. But i had pity for mine holy name, which the house of israel had profaned among the. In chapter 33 ezekiel shifts his message to the future restoration of the city of jerusalem and the nation of israel and the reestablishment of the temple. Gave a nice overview and some depth to each chapter. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for its sins, and may have some lessons for us today. The word of the lord came again unto me, saying, 2 son of man, set thy face against the ammonites, and prophesy against them. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiel 22 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
God asks the prophet, is it is trivial matter for the house of judah to do detestable things they are doing here. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiel s. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 20 wordproject. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics.
Listen to the book of ezekiel audiobook by chuck missler free 30. The book of ezekiel kjv audio holy bible high quality. Instead of caring for the sheep of israel, they cared for themselves. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Ezekiel cries judgement on the israelites for their sins, but also sings of. Ezekiel chapter 21 1 and it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to enquire of the lord, and sat before me. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. They ate well, were wellclothed and wellcared for by the very people they had been placed over ezekiel 34. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel chapter 20 the holy bible listen to the bible the background song open sea morning is free.