Read ezekiel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. There at the entrance of the gate were twentyfive men, and i saw among them jaazaniah son of azzur and pelatiah son of benaiah, leaders of the people. Expository notes on ezekiel the prophet ironside commentary. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.
Ezekiel 33 constitutes a rare moment of human choice in an otherwise theocentric book. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. 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. Ezekiel 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. When it does, the israelites will be keeping his laws just as we arein the power of his spiritand they will be converted. The spirit lifted me up and brought me to the east gate of the house of the l ord, which faces east. He appeared to them in a cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night, the very presence of god, he nurtured israel in the wilderness providing food and water. Spirit lifted me is same phrase used 6 times in this book ezek 3. Ezekiel chapters 8 through 11, the glory of the lord departs. Chapters 811 contain the second of ezekiels visions while he is living in exile. Ezekiel perfectly fulfills the defintion of a prophet which. As part of a prophetic commissioning, god appoints the son of man, ezekiel, as a watchman or lookout or sentinel in ezekiel 3.
Ezekiel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The controversial book of ezekiel nearly didnt make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions. In this chapter, ezekiel pronounces judgment on jerusalems wicked counsellors and promises that god will restore israel. Expository notes on ezekiel the prophet ironside commentary series book 11 kindle edition by ironside, h. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel 11 commentary chuck smith bible commentary. This section of ezekiel is a sad era in the history of israel. Ezekiel chapter 11 kjv king james version therefore say, thus saith the lord god. Commentary on ezekiel 811 god leaves the temple june 20, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment. This part of ezekiel s vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. A message of wrath against those who continued still at jerusalem, and were there in the height of presumption, thinking they should never fall.
Therefore, thus saith the lord jehovah, your slain, whom ye have laid in the midst of it, they are the flesh, and it is the pot. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Go to them of the captivity namely, those made captives with thyself in the reign of king jehoiachin. This image is used earlier in the book of ezekiel for the prophet. Ezekiel 11 moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the lords house, which looketh eastward. He and pelatiah god delivers, son of benaiah god builds, are. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Although i have cast them far off among the heathen, and although i have scattered them among the countries, yet will i be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come. In ezekiels vision pelatiah represents the people left in jerusalem, the remnant of israel. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This chapter concludes the vision which ezekiel saw, and this part of it furnished him with two messages. The bodies you have thrown there are the meat and this city is the pot, but i will drive you out of it. Ezekiel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
And lift me up doth a spirit, and it bringeth me in unto the east gate of the house of. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Verses 1, 2 moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of jehovahs house, which looketh eastward. Within the city of jerusalem in ezekiels day as well as those of the lord, the elders. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Christian standard bible 1 the spirit then lifted me up and brought me to the eastern gate of the lords house, which faces east, and at the gates entrance were twentyfive men. The tone of ezekiels recorded prophecies up to this point in the book has been.
Paul elaborated in his teaching on selfcontrol that christian selfcontrol results from the holy spirits indwelling romans 8. Study ezekiel 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel is taken to the east gate of yahwehs house v 1, the very area to which the lord jesus came after leaving the upper room in jerusalem, and from the eastern gate he offered the prayer of john 17. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Whether pelatiah died at that time in jerusalem, or when the fulfilment of the prophecy drew near, is uncertain. Ezekiel 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. King james version 1 moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the lords house, which looketh eastward. 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. Ezekiel 11, new international version niv the bible app. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Commentary on ezekiel 811 god leaves the temple tough. 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.
Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 11 and more. 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. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The word of this mans death would not reach them for several weeks. Ezekiel 11 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. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test.
I will execute judgment on you at the borders of israel. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 11, describes the vision the prophet has. The glory of the lord appeared to moses, in the burning bush on mt. Study ezekiel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
There, at the entrance of the gateway, were twentyfive men. Word of jehovah came to me the words ezekiel spoke in this book were inspired. Within the city of jerusalem in ezekiel s day as well as those of the lord, the elders were conspiring. Ezekiel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Selfcontrol is the manifestation of gods work in man through the holy spirit. The book of ezekiel was written by the prophet of that name who was born around the year 623 bc and lived until at least 571 bc. Ezekiel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. It is the spiritcontrolled mind that is strengthened with power ephesians 3. Among them i saw jaazaniah son of azzur, and pelatiah son of benaiah, leaders of the people. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading expository notes on ezekiel the prophet ironside commentary series book 11. 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. Jun 20, 2016 commentary on ezekiel 811 god leaves the temple june 20, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment the book of ezekiel was written by the prophet of that name who was born around the year 623 bc and lived until at least 571 bc. This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. His sudden death in the vision, but not in reality, is a figure for the judgment described in vv.
Like ezekiel, we ought to be much affected with the sudden death of others, and we should still plead with the lord to have mercy on those who remain. World wide study bible ezekiel 11 christian classics. Read ezekiel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 11 new international version niv gods sure judgment on jerusalem. Read and study ezekiel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Then the spirit took me up carried me from the place where i was before, when i saw the vision mentioned ezekiel 1. Some of this is an explanation of why they had these troubles.
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