Ezekiel 36 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In chapter 1 of the book named after ezekiel, god gave the prophet a glimpse of the spirit realm, which serves god in accomplishing his will. This chapter contains also, under the type of the happy condition of the israelites after their restoration from the. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Verses 115 those who put contempt and reproach on gods people, will have them turned on themselves. Therefore, as i live, saith the lord god, i will even do according to thine anger, and according to thine envy which thou hast used out of thy hatred against them. From all your actual filthiness, as well as from all your original. Return to the table of contents for christ in all the scriptures. The lord yahweh says this to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, to the devastated ruins and abandoned cities which have been put to the sack and have become a laughingstock to the rest of the nations all round 5 very well, the lord yahweh says this. For another brief look at this book of the bible, see the related chapter in ot reflections of christ, by paul van gorder. The book of ezekiel covers two similar periods of time, one the foreshadowing of the other. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Prophesy unto the mountains of israel this is a part of the preceding prophecy though it chiefly concerns.
This chapter gives the opposite side to the judgment pronounced on israels enemies in the preceding chapter. The lord, through his prophet ezekiel, gave a series of causes and consequences for israels enemies which laid the case for their judgement. A promise of the restoration of israel, from their present deplorable condition, ver. Nov 15, 2016 evidence of alien life the closest places where we could discover the first alien life how the universe works 437 watching live now. Jesus plus nothing bible studies ezekiel, israel and the end times ezekiel 36 part. Evidence of alien life the closest places where we could discover the first alien life how the universe works 437 watching live now. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. Ezekiel chapter 36 kjv king james version 1 also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of israel, and say, ye mountains of israel, hear the word of the lord 2 thus saith the lord god. Here the seeds of hope from chapter 11 fully bloom. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. While her enemies will be wiped out, israel will receive the blessings of god.
Ezekiel 36, new international version niv the bible app. Ezekiel 36 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Which is th israel of god, thats y he tells israel they had to be bornagain of the spirit which is the israel. Jesus is lord of lords and king of kings, which means he is your lord and your king whether or not you obey him or believe him. Ezekiel 36 the reason for israels redemption jesus plus nothing. They are reminded of their former sins, and gods judgments, ver. Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. The idolatry and other sins of the jews are then declared to be the cause of their captivity and dispersion, ezekiel 36.
Ezekiel originated from the priestly family of aaron ezekiel 1. This chapter contains also, under the type of the happy condition of the israelites after their restoration from the babylonish captivity, a glorious prophecy of the rich blessings of the gospel dispensation. Mike bagwell after an opening short paragraph promising more judgment on wicked nations with edom still being an example, a representative. Ezekiel chapter 7 is full of dooooom and i mean doooooooom. I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of israel, to do it for them. Our new innerman that has to be born in us via his seed the word. The book of ezekiel, chapter 36 king james version. Ezekiel 36 part 2 the reason for israels redemption.
Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword. Ezekiel is the first prophet of the exile in babylon. We saw in the first part of ezekiel 36 how god built a case against the nations. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. However the passage before us, and the next chapter of ezekiel reaches far beyond the return from the babylonian exile. Library the father william most theological collection. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols i will cleanse you.
It is likely that christ was calling the attention of nicodemus to this passage. Note or mark the words and phrases connoting the following. The time of the gentiles is coming to a close, and then god will put an end to this madness. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of ezekiel in a questions and answers format. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. And it is the spirit which testifieth that christ is the truth. Because they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that ye might be a possession unto the residue of the heathen, and ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, and are an infamy of the people. But, ezekiel utilized the medium of apocalyptic visions and symbols to dramatize the message of the lord. And i will give you a new heart, and a new spirit i will put within you.
Chapter 36 in the last days, all the house of israel will be gathered to their own landsthe lord will give them a new heart and a new spiritthey will have his gospel law. The hebrew prophet ezekiel was a captive in the land of babylon during the seventy years of exile. Book of ezekiel chapter 36 kjv audio bible youtube. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Therefore prophesy and say, thus saith the lord god. And the book ends with a final glance at the restored city, which is never called jerusalem, but rather, the lord is there 48. Ezekiel chapter 36 ezekiel 36 outline info format 35 prev 37 next index. Prophecy of the reunification of israel previous ezekiel lessons list next. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. This is explained in another visionary experience in the following chapter. I have lifted up mine hand, surely the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame. Ezekiel chapter 36 kjv king james version here we go. The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 ezekiel was carried away captive to babylon at the age of twentyfive one of 10,000 captives.
Ezekiel 36 commentary, 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. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. Which is th israel of god, thats y he tells israel they had to be bornagain of the spirit which is the israel of god our new heart n new spirit th new birth. Because the enemy hath said against you, aha, even the ancient high places are ours in possession. Explain how you think the linking of the bible and the book of mormon help gather the house of israel.
As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. Behold, i, even i, will bring a sword upon you, and i will destroy your high places. It is not for your sake, o house of israel, that i am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of israel, to do it for them. The lord yahweh says this to the mountains and hills, to the ravines and valleys, to the devastated ruins and abandoned cities which have been put to the sack and have become a laughingstock to the rest of the nations all round. Ezekiel 36 is the thirtysixth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Holman christian standard bible i will give you a new. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 36 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The birds of every sort are all people both jew and gentile who would have faith in the christ. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Here we see a very telling clue involving aarons rod that budded ezekiel 7. Ezekiel oracles of salvation and promised restoration. Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that i the lord build the ruined places, and plant that that was desolate. Like most of the inspired prophetic books, ezekiel points to the glory and hope of the future, made possible through christ. Ezekiel the man the name ezekiel means god will strengthen and seems to be fitting for his work of encouraging the captives of babylon. God is going to fix the problem of the human heart by giving israel new hearts in a new covenant.
The row of asterisks is to indicate that we have come to a major division in this book of ezekiel. Nebuchadnezzar had carried him away when the nation of judah was taken captive. For a verse by verse study of ezekiel, see the book notes on ezekiel. A new heart also will i give you, and a new spirit will i put within you. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 36, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book tells the second wave captives residing in babylon that further and final judgment against judah and jerusalem is still forthcoming. Chapter 36 page 442 god chooses ezekiel to warn the jews about their errors and to provide words of hope and encouragement during their captivity.
Glorious times to come daily portion 10317 treating god poorly daily. 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. In the last days, all the house of israel will be gathered to their own landsthe lord will give them a new heart and a new spiritthey will have his. We have no reason to complain, if the more unkind men are, the more kind god is. Oracles of salvation and promised restoration chapter 36. His purpose is to put his spirit within his people 36. Her mountains will prosper verses 115, and her people will be regathered to this newly blessed land verses 1638. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. Christ did not wait, until we were worthy to be saved, to save us. The smaller subdivisions will be noted below in our commentary.
Ezekiel s commission would last for some 22 years and involve some challenging assignments. Sure there is a spritual israel which is the promise seed th h. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible. In your answer, consider the message of the book of mormons subtitle.
There is absolutely no reason to doubt the authenticity of unity of the book of ezekiel. As you read on in ezekiel 37 to verse 22, you realize that these two sticks are important in the gathering of israel. Comments on the book of ezekiel chapter 36 from the king james bible online. Ezekiel 36 niv hope for the mountains of israel bible gateway. Rebelliousness of israel you may want to reserve this color for this family of marking throughout the book. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 36 describes the new covenant for israels. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. The people are reminded of former sins, and promised deliverance. Thus saith the lord god to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys. The third step in the progress of sanctifying jehovahs name comp. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 36 and more.
This section continues the prophecy against edom from chapter 35. To this end christ directed all he did in that short prayer, father, glorify thy name. The whole hearttransformation is going to be made possible by the spirit. It is clear that you are a letter from christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the spirit of the living god, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. The prophet ezekiel introduction to the prophets part one even though god had redeemed his people from slavery in egypt and made them a mighty nation, with both a civil and spiritual law that called for their obedient commitment, the nation of israel was constantly. It is likely that christ was calling the attention of nicodemus to this passage when he spoke in john 3. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. By their doings by their carriage, and whole conversation.
Ezekiel 36 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The land shall be delivered from heathen oppressors. He was married yet we are not told whether he had children ezek. The meaning of ezekiel is seen in this coming of the glory during the kingdom age. Therefore i will so bless thee, o land, that thou shalt bring forth and breed up many sons and daughters, and this reproach shall cease for ever. On the expression heart of flesh, see note there on ezekiel 36. Ezekiel chapter 36 explained discover the 66 books of. Ezekiel 8 new international version niv idolatry in the temple 8 in the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while i was sitting in my house and the elders of judah were sitting before me, the hand of the sovereign lord came on me there.
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