The kjv bible is a public domain works that i have uploaded primarily for myself to be able to play and listen to in the background but also to pass along to other seeking the divine word of god. On the fifth day of the fourth month, the sky opened up and i saw visions of god. Ezekiel 1 nirv the lord gives ezekiel visions of his. Although the term holy is not used in ezekiel 1, the entire vision conveys the reality of the lords transcendence, his setapartness as the creator and ruler of all. Study 69 bible 4 liberty university quizlet flashcards from amy w. If anyone asks whether the vision is lucid, i confess its obscurity, and that i can scarcely understand it calvin. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english.
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. Ezekiel lived and prophesied among the jewish exiles in babylon immediately after the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. The book is based on the account of the visions of ezekiel considered to be the third of the major prophets. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. There is also a difference in the number of wings on cherubim from the ezekiel s vision and johns vision. A comprehensive database of more than 18 book of ezekiel quizzes online, test your knowledge with book of ezekiel quiz questions. The books theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the worldfrom the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination. The book of ezekiel closes with a vision of a temple and its associated rituals. A careful reading of the book of ezekiel shows, in the first place, that the prophet received messages and saw visions before the final destruction of jerusalem, and after that catastrophe had taken place in fulfillment of his inspired predictions, he received other prophecies. The abingdon bible commentary states the following.
Ezekiels vision is an example of contextualization, where god accommodates his selfrevelation to cultural expectations and norms. A depiction of ezekiel s astonishing, glorious, magnificent, vision of god as described in the bible at ezekiel chapter 1 and 10. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Ezekiel was transported into exile as part of the first babylonian deportation. Nevertheless, in this vision, ezekiel saw that all four mighty representatives of creation, as depicted by the four faces of each cherub, were situated below the throne of jehovah, who is the supreme sovereign over all. Destruction upon destruction cometh, and report upon report ariseth.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. The new testament portrait of jesus is saturated with imagery of ezekiel s shepherdking. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The order is somewhat different in the christian old testament. Ezekiel 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Are the wheels in ezekiel 1 some kind of aliens spaceship or angelic beings. Should the reason for it be that the book does not. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.
Study on the name jehovah shammah the lord is there now begin to read through ezekiel breaking it up into bite sized segments as outlined below. Preincarnate theophanyjesusgod manifesting in visible form before jesus took on a permanent physical body. Ezekiel 3 new king james version nkjv the responsibility of the prophet 3 moreover he said to me, son of man, eat what you find. The king will mourn, and the prince will clothe himself in horror, and.
Second, ezekiel is presented in his book as a man totally possessed by the spirit of god. The bible writers used a pattern of hebrew text that is called. God transported ezekiel probably not literally, but in a vision to a valley full of dry bones and directed him to speak to the bones. His visions are reminiscent of visitations from otherdimensional beings, and the book created in his name the book of ezekiel is the foundation for merkava mysticism, a school of thought that has survived to this very day. The messenger gives ezekiel a tour of the temple, measuring the various walls, gates, and courts. Ezekiel s visions came mostly from being lifted by the spirit. Now we need to see the conditions for seeing the visions.
This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. 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. 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. It is not a vision of this mechanical age this is not the airplane or the missile. It reveals how god is manifested, how god moves, and how god administrates his government through the four living creatures. Bible 4 liberty university quizlet bible 104 with dr. What a fitting way to illustrate that jehovah can use his creation to accomplish his purpose. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Jun 01, 2012 the book of ezekiel closes with a vision of a temple and its associated rituals. Like that earlier message, chapter 23 uses the imagery of prostitution.
Making sense of ezekiels temple vision christian research. 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 gods. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 1 international standard version isv an introduction to ezekiels visions. Zechariahs book can be divided up into eight visions, four messages, and two burdens. Ezekiel is one of the most curious figures in the old testament. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the hebrew bible, following the books of isaiah and jeremiah and preceding the book of the twelve.
Oct 08, 2010 perhaps in a personal diary, he recorded the exact date on which the first vision occurred. The book of ezekiel is structured around how many visions of the lord. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel was to tell the bones that god would make breath enter the bones and they would come to life, just as in the creation. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Both chapters show how the younger sister came to follow the older one into prostitution but then. Quiz 4 bible 104 with michael hensley at liberty university online.
Ezekiel himself is said to be a sign or portent 12. The prophet ezekiel saw a vision of vast numbers of people. Perhaps in a personal diary, he recorded the exact date on which the first vision occurred. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. The book of ezekiel is filled with global significance, both for the world of ezekiels time and for our own world today. Jerusalem is said to be the younger sister and samaria, her older sister. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it also.
Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. Ezekiel 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Our online book of ezekiel trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top book of ezekiel quizzes. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. 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. The description is full of the splendor of flashing light, so brilliant that the details are minutely revealed, but so dazzling that they are not clearly seen. Interesting facts about ezekiel barnes bible charts meaning.
The questions in the book of malachi follow the pattern of. Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel s reluctance may also be seen when, after being commanded three times in a vision to eat a scroll, yahweh eventually has to feed it to ezekiel himself 2. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Ezekiel 1 isv an introduction to ezekiels visions bible. May we recall this great vision of the lord that we might. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version.
Whenever you hear me say something, warn them for me. God eventually promises that hell be a kind shepherd who will lead his people out of darkness. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel witnessed marvelous things in his prophetic visions even as he lived through terrible things on earth. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity.
Jan 02, 2020 ezekiels first vision was of gods throne and included the four living creatures and whirling wheels. It derives its name from, and records the visions of, the 6th century bc priest and prophet ezekiel. Start studying bibl 105 old testament final exam study guide. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel.
The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. 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. This text is actually the primary source in the tanach for the mystical element of torah, known in the. The vision of ezekiel for an informed reading of ezekiel. Use of the term son of man in the gospels is influenced by its meaning in which old testament book. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel powerfully depicts the grandeur and glory of gods sovereign rule see themes and his holiness, which he jealously safeguards. Ezekiel 8 new international version niv idolatry in the temple 8 in the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while i was sitting in my house and the elders of judah were sitting before me, the hand of the sovereign lord came on me there.
This book describes gods program and what he will do during the same time. Ezekiel also had detailed visions of a new temple ezekiel 4043, a restored jerusalem ezekiel 48. Bibl 105 old testament final exam study guide quizlet. This gnostic philosophy explains ezekiels vision of the. 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 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible. Gods presence is symbolized by the templegods sovereignty is over all nations and all times. Ezekiel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of ezekiel for bible study or sunday school lessons. It reveals how god is manifested, how god moves, and how god administrates his. As such, the whole revelation by god in this vision to ezekiel, i. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Known as mirkevet yechezkel, the chariot of ezekiel, the reading speaks of the revelation to ezekiel in which he saw the entire gamut of divine beings in what he describes as a chariot.
The book of ezekiel is distinguished by visions, similes, and allegories, or parables, and especially by performance of symbolic actions, as when ezekiel was told by god to engrave a sketch of jerusalem on a brick and then to stage a mock siege against it as a sign to israel. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. Gods sovereignty is over all nations and all times. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. The haftarah for the first day of shavuot is of the most hallowed portions of the bible. Ezekiel would see visions of another temple and another jerusalem. 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. According to the book itself, it records six visions of the prophet ezekiel. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. The vision of the valley of dry bones is a prophecy in chapter 37 of the book of ezekiel.
Therefore this vision of the horns and smiths should be viewed as a. 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. In the jewish canon, the book of daniel is included with the writings not in the prophets. 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. The chapter details a vision revealed to the prophet ezekiel, conveying. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. Verse 2 explains that it was the fifth of the month in the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile which would be 593 bc because jehoiachin was taken. Watch our overview video on the first part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. On one hand, he was the son of buzi, despised by others, but on the other hand, he was ezekiel, strengthened by god. Mar 16, 2014 book of ezekiel ezekiel, god, king james bible, douay rheims, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster bible, matthew henry on. We see in acts 2 how the church is built upon the belief that jesus came as the shepherdking in stride with that great vision of ezekiel 34 to gather his flock and rule over them in righteousness, truth, and justice. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians.
Third, ezekiel s most strident and scandalous oracles were delivered during a period in which yahweh struck him mute. So, according to christian interpretations, in prophetic visions ezekiel saw jesus. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god ezekiel 1. Gods people should be comforted by knowing that god would restore them after his judgment. Study guide to final exam 2014, questions and answers studocu. The ot in general and the prophets in particular presuppose and teach gods sovereignty over all creation, over people and nations and the course of history. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. This is no god with whom we can trifle but the supreme sovereign who is to be adored for his glory and truth. Meaning of ezekiels wheel within wheel bible study.
Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. Some commentaries do try to describe ezekiel s fantastic wheel vision. What were the names of the beings in ezekiel s vision of the endtime invasion against israel. The commander who ezekiel saw was godand whenever god appeared in human form in the bible, it was in the form of jesus. In chapter 40, the prophet is transported in vision from his home among the exiles in babylon to israel, where a divine messenger holding a measuring rod appears to him. Although ezekiel is a pretty wrathintensive book, it also has compassion and forgiveness in evidence. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is the direction from which the invading armies of babylon would come. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 3 nkjv the responsibility of the prophet bible.
The lord gives ezekiel visions of his glory i was 30 years old. At the beginning of the book, ezekiel is shown the purpose of what he will explain to us. 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 four living creatures with four facesezekiel chapter 1. It was the fifth year since he had been brought to babylon as. The book of ezekiel the book of ezekiel arno clemens. The book tells of how daniel, a judean exile at the court of nebuchadnezzar ii 605 to 562 bc, the ruler of babylon, becomes a high government official1 and delivers various visions. Ezekiel was born in the land of judah probably during the reign of.
On the fifth day of the fourth month, the heavens were opened. 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. 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. 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. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Third, ezekiels most strident and scandalous oracles were delivered during a period in which yahweh struck him mute. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. In ezekiel chapter 23, we find a stinging denunciation of gods people for their unfaithfulness. The first section of ezekiel, which is all of chapter one, presents a vision of the appearance of the glory of the lord. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy.