Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiel niv false prophets condemned the word of bible. Ezekiel 3 is the third chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 26 duration. Bruce further divided the first division as 1st and 2nd denunciations of the false prophets in ezek. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Consider what the 3 woes meant in the book of revelation. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets.
Ezekiel niv bible the word of the lord came to me. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the book of the prophets. The false prophetesses 17 now, o son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people who prophesy out of their own imagination. Prophesy against them 18 and tell them that this is what the lord god says. This is the same rushing wind that was heard on day of pentecost. However, they do mark a division within ezekiel s book between the two major phases of ezekiel s ministry. 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. Gods faithful prophets are nowhere so sharp upon any sort of sinners as upon the false prophets, not because they were the most. Plumptre gave the meaning of this comparison as follows. Ezekiel, new international version niv the bible app. Although i have cast them far off among the heathen, and although i have scattered them among the countries, yet will i be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come. Ezekiel commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
Jesus said if it is possible they will deceive the elects by false wonders. Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing. 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 is thus basically arranged chronologically as well as topically. What is known of ezekiel is derived solely from the book that bears his name. This chapter records a visit of some of the elders of israel to ezekiel, and gods response through the prophet dealing with. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies. From what appeared to be his waist down he was like fire, and from there up his. The appearance of their workings was, as it were, a wheel in the middle of a wheel. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the. These prophets should not be ministering to anyone, because they do not even know the truth themselves.
The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. This prophesy is directed to the false prophets, themselves. Ezekiel 16 prophets, elders and a faithless bride condemned duration. Say to those who prophesy out of their own imagination. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned 14 some of the elders of israel came to me and sat down in front of me. Ezekiel is the thirteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. This chapter contains rebukes against a variety of false prophets, ezekiel. These interpret the words of the prophet almost literally. Keil divided this chapter into only two divisions, namely, 1 prophecies against false prophets ezekiel.
Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon. 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. He tells ezekiel to prophesy against them, saying that theyre like jackals wandering in ruins. Home versebyverse bible commentary ezekiel chapter. Book of ezekiel chapter summary god changes the subject to another favorite target. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible. English standard version 1 the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel chapter matthew henry complete commentary. Clements calls this chapter an old testament parable of the prodigal daughter, describing a shocking illustration of. He was among the jews exiled to babylon by nebuchadnezzar in 597 b. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Ezekiel 8 new international version niv idolatry in the temple. Ezekiel new international version niv false prophets condemned the word of the lord came to me. And the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, hear the word of the lord.
Book of ezekiel, chapter nasb new american standard. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel new international version niv false prophets condemned. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. It is impossible to tell when ezekiel was given these prophecies. Ezekiel false prophets condemned the word of bible. Ezekiel and the revelation of the scrolls scroll 1 part 1 duration.
Prophecies about the destruction of jerusalem and its temple come before the bulk of the prophecies about the restoration of pure worship. 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. Ezekiel mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon ezekiel. Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, hear ye the word of the lord.
Ezekiel 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned. Woe to those prophets, the fools who follow their own spirit and see nothing.
David guzik commentary on ezekiel explains the word of god coming to ezekiel against the false prophets, and the terrible lies they deliver. As the twelfth chapter denounced the false expectations of the people, so this denounces the false leaders who fed those expectations. Ezekiel chapter 11 kjv king james version therefore say, thus saith the lord god. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel chapter matthew henry complete commentary on. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. This chapter contains the call to ezekiel to speak to the people of israel and to act as a sentry for them. Read what the angels had to say to the seven 7 churches, revelation, chapter 2. Much more than a lack of intelligence is indicated.
Ezekiel originated from the priestly family of aaron ezekiel 1. Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their wrists and make veils for the heads of people of every height, in order to ensnare their souls. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Gods faithful prophets are nowhere so sharp upon any sort of sinners as upon the false prophets, not because they. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test.
Ezekiel 14 niv idolaters condemned some of the bible. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Ezekiel chapter prophesy against the prophets duration. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel reproves false prophets, both male and female, who speak lies, to whom god has not spoken. Some suppose that ezekiel refers to the abandoned women whose vile and detestable ways are graphically described in the book of proverbs chaps. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, ezekiel. Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel who are now prophesying. Chapters 3339 are written to the surviving exiles after jerusalems fall in which.
Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Today, we need the holy spirit in our lives to see the truth, and to see this world through gods wisdom. 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. Theyve lied and pretended to speak gods words when they were really only speaking out. The biblical conception of the fool is the man who says in his heart that, there is no god. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon v. Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be. These woes are for the punishment, which is coming for their unfaithfulness. Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon ezekiel.
Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Ezekiel chapter kjv king james version 1 and the word of the lord came unto me, saying. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, 2 son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, hear ye the word of the lord. Your origin and your birth are of the land of the canaanites. Ezekiel 16 english standard version esv the lord s faithless bride. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. 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.
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