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. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 14 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Ezekiel 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Ezekiel 14 then came certain of the elders of israel unto me, and sat before me. 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 babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. So the spirit lifted me up and took me away caught me up into the air, and carried me, as philip was carried away from the eunuch, and brought me to the place where i was to deliver my message, the place where the captive jews were settled in great numbers. Every man of the house of israel that taketh his idols into his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet. Who was tammuz and why would women be weeping for him. Daniel is a contemporary with ezekiel and did not have time for his faith and life to be well known i.
God likewise initiated the entire israelite project, choosing to take slaves from egypt, giving them gods own law, and bringing them to a good land and doing this with minimal cooperation ezekiel 20. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Daniel who prevailed for the life of the wise men of chaldea. A new translation of the itinerarium egeriae with introduction and commentary alcuin club collections book 93. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. So the spirit lifted me up and took me away caught me up into the air.
I jehovah will answer him therein according to the multitude of his idols. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 14, where god is rebuking elders and prophets through ezekiel, declaring how theres no hope for judah. Ezekiel started his prophetic ministry in the 5th year of the captivity chap. Ezekiel 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Commentaries on ezekiel ezekiel 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.
Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. I jehovah will answer him therein according to the multitude of his. But if they know anything, its likely to be ezekiel 37. One of these sins is lamenting for a pagan god named tammuz. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. Ezekiel king james version kjv search the bible select a book.
Now, ezekiel says, god will take the initiative yet again. Ezekiel 14, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Therefore, the lord had a controversy with the socalled intercessors, on this wise. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying,son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face. Homilies 114 on ezekiel acw ancient christian writers thomas p. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. 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. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.
Few people these days, or so it seems, know much about the long, complex, and exceedingly odd book of the prophet ezekiel. Everyone of the house of israel who sets up his idols in his heart, and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, and then comes to the prophet, i the lord will answer him who comes, according to the multitude of his idols, 5 that i may seize the house of israel by their heart, because they are all. Read ezekiel 14 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Hearing the word, and prayer, are two great ordinances of god, in which we are to give honour to him and may hope to find favour and acceptance with him. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Noah, daniel jobspecified in particular as having been saved from. Hearing the word, and prayer, are two great ordinances of god, in which we are to give honour to him and may hope to find favour and acceptance. Ezekiel 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Much harder to do than for a modern bookand even if ezekiel had a lot of taco sauce.
Homilies 114 on ezekiel acw ancient christian writers. This chapter records a visit of some of the elders of israel to ezekiel, and gods response through the prophet dealing with the. Ezekiel 14 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. He was a powerful, supremely intelligent, beautiful freemoral agent. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Verses 46 therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, thus saith the lord jehovah. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezekiel 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Study ezekiel 14 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Read ezekiel 14 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The first part of the book, up to chapter 32 inclusive, announces gods judgments against both the people of israel and the idolatrous nations. Ezekiel 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Gods spirit will bring new life to a people dead as stone, dead as bones. Dec 10, 2017 few people these days, or so it seems, know much about the long, complex, and exceedingly odd book of the prophet ezekiel. English standard version 1 then certain of the elders of israel came to me and sat before me. At that time daniel, the prophet, whom ezekiel probably knew, had already been a prisoner for around 12 years in the palace of the king of babylon. Matthew henry commentary on ezekiel 14 commentary on ezekiel 15 14. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Ezekiel supplements jeremiah by adding that not only those two once successful intercessors, but not even the three preeminently righteous men, noah.
Verses 79 and he knew their palaces, and laid waste their cities. At that time daniel, the prophet, whom ezekiel probably knew, had already been a prisoner for around 12 years in the palace of the king of babylon compare ezekiel 14. Here, god supernaturally reveals to the prophet some of the secret sins of the nation of israel. The father william most collection commentary on ezekiel. The installment of an onsight prophet to rescue the. 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. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ezekiel 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ezekiel 14 niv idolaters condemned some of the bible. He was a powerful, supremely intelligent, beautiful freemoral agent an angelic one.
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. Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament. The mention of daniel, a contemporary of ezekiel, with the ancient patriarchs. This vision of dry bones coming to life is closely related to a saying that has already appeared twice in the book. Ezekiel 14 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. God had judged their hearts and found them guilty of worshipping idols in their hearts. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Other forerunner commentary entries containing ezekiel 14. Library the father william most theological collection. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 14 and more. The new encyclopedia britannica writes in the article tammuz. King james version 1 then came certain of the elders of israel unto me, and sat before me. After a short prologue in which ezekiel describes how god called him, he uses a series of symbols to predict the now inevitable destruction of jerusalem and identify its causes. Their idolatry, unlike that back in jerusalem, was internal. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel ezekiels name means god will strengthen, and that is a fitting name for a prophet who was called to minister to impudent and stiffhearted people eze. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned. Ezekiel chapter 14 explained discover the 66 books of.
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