Bible book of ezekial

The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. The book of ezekiel the book of ezekiel in response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. He was among the jews exiled to babylon by nebuchadnezzar in 597 b. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Some statements found in rabbinic literature posit that ezekiel was the son of jeremiah, who was also called buzi because he was despised by the jews. By way of his prophesy and ministry ezekiel seeks to bring the people. Unfortunately, the level of bible knowledge of his difficult book often doesnt go too much deeper. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy.

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. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. 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. 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 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. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. Book of ezekiel i think he is being honest about this book of the bible, it may never come to pass.

The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The prophet ezekiel was commissioned to be a watchman sounding the warning for the early waves of exiles in babylon 3. Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the lord, what he did in the red sea, and in the brooks of arnon, deuteronomy 31. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. 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. The book of ezekiel is one of the major prophetic books in the old testament and had more influence on revelation than any other book.

The book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. Israels sin and impending judgment, uttered before the final captivity ezekiel 124. 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 land of the babylonians. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The book of ezekiel, written by the prophetpriest ezekiel, who lived both in jerusalem prior to the babylonian exile 586 the literary history of the book is much debated, but its final form exhibits a threefold theme. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. On the other, he gives us a life that is filled with abundant joy, which is the theme of the rest of the book of ezekiel. 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. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. Satan is somebody or something in the spirit world we can not.

The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters new international. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. 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. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. 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 ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. 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. It records seven visions of the prophet ezekiel, exiled in babylon, during the 22 years from 593 to 571 bc. Ezekiels priestly lineage shines through in his prophetic ministry. 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 records a number of visions and prophecies, purportedly proclaimed by ezekiel during the first stages of the babylonian exile in the early sixth century b. God asks the prophet, is it is trivial matter for the house of judah to do detestable things they are doing here. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel.

The most unusual thing about ezekiel unlike jeremiah, and to a lesser extent isaiah and most of the minor prophets is his emphasis, not on judgment, but on comforting gods people. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. 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 takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man named buzi. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel. 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. The problem was the people didnt want to hear his warning 2. And in the fire was what looked like four living creatures. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiel s wife. The book of ezekiel is a book of the hebrew bible named after the prophet ezekiel. The prophet by it, as it were, continues the history of.

The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio. Ezekiel s visions came mostly from being lifted by the spirit. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Interesting facts about ezekiel barnes bible charts meaning. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Ezekiel, like jeremiah, is said by talmud and midrash to have been a descendant of joshua by his marriage with the proselyte and former prostitute rahab. The book of ezekiel chiefly records the events when the jews, including ezekiel himself, are among the exiles in babylon. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiel s world, to the last phrase of ezekiel s vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes gods. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. In his book ezekiel is called upon by god to send his message to the people of israel who have gone astray. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books.

Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. And out of the midst of it came the likeness of four living creatures or cherubim.

Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible.

Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. On the one hand, god gives us a victorious life through our relationship with him. 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. Jul 03, 2016 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 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible new international version. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. 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. Ezekiel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Then you shall take one third and strike it with the sword all around the city, and one third you shall scatter to the wind. What is known of ezekiel is derived solely from the book that bears his name. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel, prophetpriest of ancient israel and the subject and in part the author of an old testament book that bears his name. Ezekiel part of a series on the old testament prophets. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Ezekiel 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app.

It contains three sections, each of which addresses a different subject matter. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. 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. He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. 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. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. 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. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Books of the bible fun facts about the book of ezekiel. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel.