As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which. These 25 lessons provide a verse by verse study of the book of ezekiel. Chapter 14 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. Ezekiel 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. New international commentary on the old testament nicot 9780802825360 by daniel block. 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. In fact, chapter 15 is the shortest chapter in the book of ezekiel, while. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel develops the picture of the community and its leaders as flock and shepherds used throughout jeremiah. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. Ezekiel 14 niv idolaters condemned some of the bible. Israel, often symbolized by a vine had become useful for nothing. Let us abide in christ, that he may bear fruit through us.
Ezekiel chapter 15 verse by verse bible commentary. And when i set my face against them, you will know that i am the lord. Ezekiel lesson 15 verse by verse ministry international. I am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman. One of the saddest notes of his life was the death of his wife. Howie, for example, stated that, the vine tree was fit only for the production of fruit. Ezekiel 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a. The book of ezekiel describes what its like to suddenly encounter someone or something completely strange and different from everything youve known and experienced up until that point. Just like the wood after it has been burned is no good for nothing so would israel be v.
Here, in this short chapter, he shows him probably with design that he should tell the. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Well, in ezekiels shortest chapter ezekiel 15, with only 8 total verses the vine metaphor is again used. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel 15 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. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. All four directions of the compass, east and north and south and west, in that order. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Second, ezekiel is presented in his book as a man totally possessed by the spirit of god. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of.
Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 15 and more. The result of twelve years of studying this difficult section of scripture, this volume, like the one on chapters 124, provides an excellent discussion of the background of ezekiel and offers a versebyverse exposition that makes clear the message of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. The word of the lord came again unto me, saying, 2 son of man, set thy face against the ammonites, and prophesy against them.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. This chapter represents, in the way of a brief introduction, what the sixteenth chapter details minutely. Ezekiel lived at the same time as jeremiah the prophet.
We see the excuse in chapter 15, and then the lord uses two chapters to respond. Gods true shepherd michael fronczak bible study resource center beitlechem ministries. What were the women doing in the court of the sanctuary. What we are going to get a glimpse of is a glimpse into the power that was behind the king of tyre, ie. Ezekiel chapter 15 explained discover the 66 books of. Few can handle ezekiels relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. For i will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24. Ezekiel 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel chapter 20 matthew henry complete commentary. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, son of man, what is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code.
David guzik commentary on ezekiel 15, where god gives ezekiel the parable of the useless wood of. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international. Let us come to christ, and seek to abide in him, and to have his words abide in us. This chapter contains the oracles against four nations. Reading cycle three see guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at paragraph level. Study ezekiel using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Although they have come out of the fire, the fire will yet consume them. Christians too can presume that our relationship with christ is like a. Review we have come to the third and final section of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel himself is said to be a sign or portent 12. Ezekiel 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Sep 20, 2016 book of ezekiel i old testament storiesi animated children. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of god, and then upon the gentile nations round about them. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. His fresh translation and versebyverse exposition demonstrate that ezekielsancient wisdom and vision are very much needed in this new millennium. Today we come to his statement about the overall dimensions of the outer court, outer wall. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. In what year did ezekiel receive his vision from god. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament.
The high places in the mountains of israel, the seats of her idolatry, are the focus of ezekiels prophecies in this chapter. Ezekiel bible study notes by email from john karmelich. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. Telabib is an unidentified place in mesopotamia by the chebar canal between ancient babylon and erech, near ancient. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. What did ezekiel see again that he had seen at the river chebar. Now as i beheld the living creatures, behold, a wheel was upon the earth by each of the living creatures with his four faces. This phrase also appears in the levitical passage on covenant disobedience cf. The prophet is consulted by some of the elders of israel, ezekiel 20. Ezekiels ministry was to the jewish exiles of judah, the southern kingdom as they carried captive off to babylon.
Third, ezekiels most strident and scandalous oracles were delivered during a period in which yahweh struck him mute. Ezekiel chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiels message for the church today. Ezekiel 15 niv jerusalem as a useless vine the word bible. King nebuchadnezzar destroyed jerusalem in three stages. Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, the righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Ezekiel 15 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 25 wordproject.
The worthlessness of the vine as wood especially when burnt, is the image of the worthlessness and guilt of the jews, who shall pass from one fire to another. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. What did god show ezekiel that the people were doing in the temple. Ezekiel 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In his book, ezekiel identifies himself as a priest, the son of buzi 1. Some commentators have missed the point altogether in this little chapter. The holy bible ezekiel chapter 15 king james version. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. He is instructed by his god what answer to give them. In ezekiel s vision, what happened to the people of israel. He was married to a woman who was the desire of his eyes 24. Ezekiel, chapter 25 of the king james version of the holy bible with audio narration. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people.
Mike bagwell the bible regularly uses the word picture of a vine to depict people, or groups of people. Clearly the temple area is a square, equidistant in length and breadth. Because thou saidst, aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of ezekiel in a questions and answers format. Here, in this short chapter, he shows him probably with design that he should tell the people that it was as requisite jerusalem should be destroyed as that the dead and withered branches of a vine should be cut off and thrown into the fire. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. Those inferences that we get about satans origin and destiny come in large measure from isaiah 14 and ezekiel 28. The simple message of this chapter is that, jerusalem was useless either for the.
You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. This is a selftest on chapters 1 21 of the book of ezekiel. In zekes case, the encounter is with the glory of god, which appears above that fourfaced chariot wheel thing. Ezekiel has again and again, in gods name, foretold the utter ruin of jerusalem. If i could be a branch, leaf,stem or any part of his vine would be totally awesome. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. This work completes daniel blocks twovolume commentary on the book of ezekiel. Thats what ezekiel has been describing for us, in great detail. However, before we hear all the wonderful promises of gods blessings upon israels.
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