It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. 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 words of the prophet. 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. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline.
It belongs to the neviim prophets and consists of 48 chapters. Apr 22, 2018 nowhere is that more true than in ezekiel. 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. Dec 01, 2017 the book of ezekiel read by alexander scourby. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 1 tanakh online torah bible. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app.
These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. 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. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel.
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. A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is. The jewish bible in hebrew is called the masoretic text meaning passing down after a hebrew word masorah. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. After ezekiels announcement of jerusalems destruction the book of ezekiel focuses on an entirely different subject, which is one of comfort and encouragement to the heartbroken jews. The book begins with a vision of god in heaven and describes wheels and strange beings around his throne. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. 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. 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. The book of ezekiel in response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b.
The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters new international. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version.
Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. The book of ezra relates how gods covenant people were restored from babylonian exile to the covenant land as a theocratic kingdom of god community even while continuing under foreign rule. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry.
So unless youre one of those people that are into figuring out arcane prophecy, why study the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. Book of ezekiel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. 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. See more ideas about ezekiel bible, bible and bible art. 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. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages.
These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Jan 3, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of ezekiel. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel.
Interesting facts about ezekiel barnes bible charts meaning. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. Summary the book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. 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 the first half of the book of ezekiel ezekiel 3 judah is accused of breaking all of gods commandments, and they are warned by god that they will be destroyed if they persist in their sins. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i.
Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. 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. 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.
Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. 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. But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, god prevented ezekiel from. 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. 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. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. The book of ezekiel kjv audio bible full by alexander. Book of ezekiel ezekiel, god, king james bible, douay rheims, american standard bible, bible in basic english, webster bible, matthew henry on. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity.
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 bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiels world, to the last phrase of ezekiels vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes gods sovereignty. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. 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. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. I am sending you to the israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. 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. Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. 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 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. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
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