Commentaries on the book of ezekiel

The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered, the place where, and the person by whom, ezek. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An extensive introduction helps to orient readers of ezekiels prophecies to the times, methods, and message of the prophet and to the special literary features of the book. A friend recommended ivp as a solid, sound evangelical commentary series. Ezekiel commentary john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of ezekiel ligonier ministries.

Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Bullinger, has stood the test of tine as an incredible resource for the diligent student. Chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Comment on ezekiel 43 the prophet, having given us a view of the mystical temple, the gospelchurch, as he received it from the lord, that it. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he.

Best ezekiel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Of great value both to theologian and pastor, it follows the nt in identifying christ and the new covenant as the true sphere of fulfillment of ezekiels mysterious visions and prophecies. The smaller subdivisions will be noted below in our commentary. The autobiographical style of the book supports ezekiel as the author of the book i, me, my are in almost every chapter of the book. A list of the best commentaries on ezekiel ranked by. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. This list is for your convenience but i strongly encourage you to read these as good bereans acts 17. Ezekiel uses visions, prophecies, parables, signs, and symbols to proclaim and dramatize the message of god to his exiled people. Thirty was the age when priests commenced their office, so it was a notable. The best modern commentary on ezekiel written from a reformed perspective.

Jeromes commentary on isaiah acw 68 with the first translation into a modern language of. Ezekiels name means god strengthens, or god will str. Ezekiel the man asbury bible commentary bible gateway. According to the invariable usage of speech followed by the prophets, especially by jeremiah cf. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An extensive introduction helps to orient readers of ezekiel s prophecies to the times, methods, and message of the prophet and to the special literary features of the book. Ezekiel ministered to a nation experiencing judgment for their sins, and may have some lessons for us today. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the. Today i have turned to the experts to find what they say about ezekiel. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. The name ezekiel is found only once more in the book, the only instance in which yahweh refers to him by his name.

As jeremiah and ezekiel wrote around this time i needed some help getting a better understanding of the book of ezekiel. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Should the reason for it be that the book does not speak in such detailed manner of the glory of the lord jesus, the messiah. 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 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 name ezekiel is found only once more in the book, the only instance in. Hengstenberg, this collection offers over 4,000 pages of interpretation, observations, translations, contextual history, and application on this critical piece of prophetic prose. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the prophets eye. His name may be taken to mean god is strong or god strengthens. Chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament, 1997, 1998.

You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. The book begins with a thorough introduction to the main critical questions that arise in connection with the book of ezekiel.

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 a. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Resources matthew henrys commentary ezekiel chapter 1. Paradise the message of ezekiel capitol hill baptist church. Apr 07, 2014 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. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. The book has a uniformity of language, style, theme, and message which support the theory of a single author. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Hill and walton write, the lack of strict chronological ordering of the. Scheck offers a worthy sequel to his magisterial st. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament.

We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Block, new international commentary on the old testament nicot. 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 has always been a problem book. Thomas p scheck in this massive volume, patristics scholar thomas p. Daniel was taken captive in the first captivity during jehoiakims reign, about eight years before ezekiel was taken captive. Read ezekiel commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Its certainly a good place to start but i found the commentary section rather too academic for my beginning in ezekiel, although the historical. Study ezekiel using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A commentary the library of hebrew bibleold testament.

Hengstenberg, this collection offers over 4,000 pages of interpretation, observations, translations, contextual history, and application on this critical piece of prophetic. Judgment of jerusalem,chapter 4 jerusalem is not destroyed at this time. Ezekiel, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel coffmans commentary of the new testament on. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. In the later jewish tradition the four forms are assigned, taking ezekiels order, to the tribes of reuben, judah, ephraim, and dan, as the standards numbers 2. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god and his throne a.

In judaism and christianity, he is also viewed as the 6thcentury bce author of the book of ezekiel, which reveals prophecies regarding the. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Book of ezekiel matthew henrys bible commentary concise. He afterwards foretells the ruin of egypt, ezekiel 32. Home and church bible study commentaries from the book of. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel 15 vols.

Dec 20, 2008 his book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Home and church bible study commentaries from the book of ezekiel. Block, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 19971998, 1,757 pp. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Early in his writing ezekiel tells us that he was a member of a priestly family and that he was one of the early exiles to the land of babylon, taken there during the deportation of king jehoiachin in the year 598 b. According to this usage, the coming of this divine appearance from the north. Ezekiel overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by e. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. 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 overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You will also find options for commentaries on ezekiel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. 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.