So unless youre one of those people that are into figuring out arcane prophecy, why study the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet 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 words of the prophet. The book of ezekiel kjv audio bible full by alexander. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. See more ideas about ezekiel bible, bible and bible art. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Book of ezekiel simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, god prevented ezekiel from. 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. Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth.
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 prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. 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. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. 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 response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. 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. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians.
It belongs to the neviim prophets and consists of 48 chapters. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters new international. 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. I am sending you to the israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. 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 can seem vague and confusing for some readers, but with careful observation it contains key details god wants us to know about. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. 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. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The three major prophets isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel and zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 1 tanakh online torah bible. Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. Summary the book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A literary masterpiece of the english language, the original king james bible is. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. 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. 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 recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. 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. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048.
Interesting facts about ezekiel barnes bible charts meaning. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. The book begins with a vision of god in heaven and describes wheels and strange beings around his throne. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel.
Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. 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. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Jan 3, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of ezekiel. 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. 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. 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. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man. 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. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net.
Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon.
The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. See the list below for their most common abbreviations. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. 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. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. The book of ezekiel in response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b.
And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. Apr 22, 2018 nowhere is that more true than in ezekiel. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. The jewish bible in hebrew is called the masoretic text meaning passing down after a hebrew word masorah.
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