Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Besides giving a versebyverse commentary of the book of ezekiel, walher eichrodt fully discusses its origin and composition and all the knotty problems of the prophets own activity. Ezekiel 28 names of god bible nog judgment on the king of tyre. You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. 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. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. 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 ezekiel s ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. I will lay this proverb to rest, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in israel.
Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. His purpose is to put his spirit within his people 36. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ezekiel 28 commentary john gills exposition of the bible.
The psalmist is thought to allude to registers or catalogues, in which the names of living men used anciently to be recorded, and out of which the names of those who died were blotted. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. Ezekiel 28 the warehouse bible commentary by chapter. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. It is possible that isaiah 14 refers to a military power that has gone beyond the bounds of pride and ezekiel 28 refers to a commercial power that has gone beyond the bounds of pride cf. A lamentation for the king of tyre, when he has thus fallen, though he falls by his own iniquity v. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for their sins, and may have some lessons for us today. Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.
And the book ends with a final glance at the restored city, which is never called jerusalem, but rather, the lord is there 48. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Let them be blotted out of the book of the living let them be cut off before their time, and enjoy none of the blessings which thou hast promised to the righteous. See also studylights collection of over 90 bible commentaries bible commentaries. Chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament, 1997, 1998. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. The book of ezekiel is a book in the christian old testament that derives its name from, and records the visions of, the priest and prophet ezekiel.
The prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, experienced a series of seven visions during the period that spans the final destruction of jerusalem. Book of ezekiel john gills exposition of the bible. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. He said, 2 son of man, tell the ruler of tyre, this is what adonay yahweh says. Nor can any wisdom, except that which the lord gives, lead to happiness in this world or in that which is to come.
His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. I was deep in a bible study of ezekiel and jeremiah concerning the prophesies of the downfall of jerusalem, when i read the 26 28 chapters of ezekiel concerning the destruction of tyre. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. 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. The first part of the book, up to chapter 32 inclusive, announces gods judgments against both the people of israel and the idolatrous nations. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Ezekiel 28 in one of the most intriguing chapters, the prophecy against tyre moves from the city itself to the king. It seems to refer to a human king, but is described in supernatural terms cf.
A study of the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28. The book of ezekiel opens and concludes with visions of the glory of god. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. In v4 28 ezekiel gives a description of his vision of. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. A lament over the king of tyre 12 son of man, take up a lament for the king of tyre and tell him that this is what the lord god says. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to. Remember also to check the collection of ot and nt resources which includes links to the studylight material in addition to literally 100s of other resources not found on studylight. Ezekiel verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. The seige of jerusalem begins ezekiel 24 judgment on ammon, moab, edom, and philistia ezekiel 25 judgment on tyre ezekiel 26 28 judgment on egypt ezekiel 2932 the responsibilities of a prophet ezekiel 33 prophecy against the shepherds of israel ezekiel 34 prophecy against mount seir ezekiel 35. The book as a whole serves as a source of symbols and imagery for the book of revelation, such as the eating of the scroll ezekiel 2. Read ezekiel 28 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood the test of time. It was authored by ezekiel who was set as a watchman to the house of israel. Koinonia institute is an online bible institute with a focus on versebyverse study where serious christians can grow in knowledge, understanding, awareness and commitment. Study ezekiel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophets in the old testament. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 28 and more. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. The city of tyre still exists today, so i wondered when this prophecy had or would take place.
The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys.
While there are other excellent commentaries on ezekiel, the commentators on the commentaries are unanimous in their praise and most rate this one as the most important work on the book, and a musthave for anyone who wishes to preach through it. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. Ezekiel s name means god strengthens, or god will str.
Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 28 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. We neither find any references to the book in the nt but remarkable parallels see paragraph on peculiarities. Ezekiel is not mentioned anywhere else in the scriptures. A prediction of the fall and ruin of the king of tyre, who, in the destruction of that city, is particularly set up as a mark for gods arrows v. 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. Ezekiel 28 is the twentyeighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the anti. Where this becomes fascinating and commentators agree. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian.
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