A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 124 hermeneia. In his attendance and retinue in the upper world, where his throne is surrounded with angels, here called living creatures, ezek. Ezekiel 1 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. A member of a priestly family, he was taken to babylon in the first deportation 597 b.
The story of ezekiels call as a prophet spans the first three chapters of the book of ezekiel. Verses 414 the visions of god which ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. Ezekiel 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood the. In the new king james version, this chapter is subtitled ezekiels vision of god, and in the new international version, ezekiels inaugural vision.
In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day. Ezekiel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered v. The word what was visions, verse 1, is here the word, both as signifying and declaring the mind of god, what he would do, and as continuing his commands to ezekiel and to the people. This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. His name, which in hebrew is yehezqel god strengthens was very much in keeping with the mission god planned for him. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books.
Others date from the 18th year of josiah, when hilkiah discovered the book of the law supposed to be a jubilee year. The chariot is drawn by four living creatures, each having. The book of ezekiel begins with an account of the prophets calling, which occurred in the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month 1. Study ezekiel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiels name means god is strong compare ezekiel 3. To possess the prophets mind with very great, and high, and honourable thoughts of that god by whom he was commissioned and for whom he was employed. In the book of revelation this same phrase becomes a sea of glass, like crystal before the throne of god rev. A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 124 hermeneia walther zimmerli on. This vision, proceeding in a whirlwind from the north, seems to indicate the dreadful judgments that were coming upon the whole land of judah through the instrumentality of the cruel chaldeans, who lay to the north of it. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international.
David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of the captives. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. But the most probable opinion seems to be that which the chaldee paraphrast, archbishop usher, dr. Ezekiel prophesied between 30th and 50th years ie 5th to 25th years of captivity cp eze 40. Throughout all of the biblical books which we have studied, a change of. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year it is very uncertain from whence this computation of time commences. Ezekiel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. The prophet by it, as it were, continues the history of. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered, the place where, and the person by whom. This vision, proceeding in a whirlwind from the north, seems to.
In his providences concerning the lower world, represented by the. The book moves on to anticipate the destruction of jerusalem and the temple, explains this as gods punishment, and closes with the promise of a new beginning and a new temple inaugural vision ezekiel 1. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiels inaugural vision. A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 124 hermeneia by walther zimmerli author. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 1 is the first chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The vision of the four living creatures, and of the four wheels, vv. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutices bible interpretation. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel among the captivesnow 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. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today.
Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last. Ezekiel 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. A river in the land of the chaldeans, on the bank of which some of the jewish exiles, including the prophet ezekiel, were settled. It is engaging, insightful, scholarly, complete, and useful. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 1 and more. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Others date from the 18th year of josiah, when hilkiah discovered the book of. God approaches ezekiel as the divine warrior, riding in his battle chariot.
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