Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. Exalting jesus in ezekiel christcentered exposition. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The prophet ezekiel was a contemporary of jeremiah and daniel, and god spoke to him and all the other prophets in much the same way. Under the name of a forest, he shows the destruction of jerusalem. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Now, before you begin to think about the meaning of this particular verse, go back and start reading from the verse 2 of this chapter ezekiel 20. Ezekiel 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
I will cause you to pass under the rod of punishment. Mar 15, 2020 now, before you begin to think about the meaning of this particular verse, go back and start reading from the verse 2 of this chapter ezekiel 20. Ezekiel chapter 20 explained discover the 66 books of. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
Chapter 20 page 426 god chooses ezekiel to warn the jews about their errors and to provide words of. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. The cherubim, in the vision of the first chapter, were illustrations of the aboundant life of his redeemed. Ezekiel 26 niv a prophecy against tyre in the bible gateway. The gate to the nations is broken, and its doors have swung open to me. Ezekiel chapter 20 revised standard version ezekiel 20 1 in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. In each of the above cases questions 35, why did god restrain his anger. The lord will eliminate the rebellious, as he did on the first journey, and use. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. The elders of israel are reminded of the idolatry in egypt. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Book of ezekiel chapter 20 kjv audio bible youtube. Akin, and tony merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a christ centered approach to expositing each book of the bible.
Ezekiel chapter 21 1 and it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to enquire of the lord, and sat before me. The prophet ministered during the darkest days of judahs history. Ezekiel 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Those who remain unaffected amidst means of grace, and would live without christ, like the world around them, may be sure it is the way to destruction. The section continues to the end of chapter 23, as 24. He shows the story of their rebellions in egypt, in the wilderness, and in the land. A history of rebellion, a future of redemption ezekiel 20. The starting date in verse 1 equates to august of 591 b.
The man clothed in linen, who is thought by many to be the angel of the covenant, our great high priest, set the mark of life upon gods faithful ones, that their lives. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. Gods word prophesies against those who bring not forth the fruits. God asks the prophet, is it is trivial matter for the house of judah to do detestable things they are doing here. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 20, where god shows his mercy to israel in egypt, the. Or there may be an allusion to the custom of numbering flocks and herds, by striking them with a rod. Chapter 20 page 426 the book of ezekiel modern english. Chapter 20 page 822 the book of the prophet ezekiel.
Ezekiel 20 nlt the rebellion of israel bible gateway. He is instructed by his god what answer to give them. Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. Rather than a versebyverse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in.
The word of the lord came to me, saying, ezekiel 20. In the seventh year, in the fifth month on the tenth day, some of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and they sat down in front of me. The book of ezekiel can be divided into about five. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel, like other prophets, condemns israelite worship at these places and identifies this illegitimate worship as one reason for the punishment of exile. In ancient israel records were written upon tablets of wood or scrolls rolled upon sticks. Bible study notes in ezekiel chapter 20 ezekiel 20 for the third time in this book, the elders come to ezekiel to hear a word from the lord given through his prophet. The prophet is consulted by some of the elders of israel, ezekiel 20. From the time of their deliverance from egypt to the day of ezekiel, the people of israel have rebelled and failed to keep the commandmentsin the. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow 1 peter 1. Chapters 2023 contain more indictments against israel for breaking gods laws. They sat down in front of me to wait for his reply. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Ezekiel 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. God used ezekiel to warn the people of his coming judgment against jerusalem, and to assure them of his unfailing love and provision for eternity to come. Nov 05, 2014 bible study notes in ezekiel chapter 20 ezekiel 20 for the third time in this book, the elders come to ezekiel to hear a word from the lord given through his prophet. Ezekiel 20 new international version niv rebellious israel purged.
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. It happened in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. A prophecy against tyre in the eleventh month of the twelfth year, on the first day of the month, the word of the lord came to me. Like most of the inspired prophetic books, ezekiel points to the glory and hope of the future, made possible through christ.
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 meaning of ezekiel is seen in the coming glory during the kingdom. Sabbathbreaking is highlighted in chapter 20 and repeated in 22. This comes in the seventh year of the captivity, which would date it right around the year 590 b. He was married yet we are not told whether he had children ezek.
I will bring you under the chastisement due to you for breaking my covenant. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Revised standard version of the holy bible ezekiel chapter 20 revised standard version ezekiel 20 1 in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. Ezekiel 26 niv a prophecy against tyre in the bible. The stick or record of judahthe old testament and the new testamentand the stick or record of ephraimthe book of mormon, which is another. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test.
Ezekiel 20 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Throughout the book of ezekiel, we see christ as the giver of life. Ezekiel 20 is the twentieth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Christians observing the first day of the week, instead of the seventh, shows the. Prophets call and enduement with power for the office. Nov 04, 2015 the book of ezekiel chapter 20 dramatized king james version hosanna faith comes by hearing english c2kjv public domain p 1997 hosanna all rights. Ezekiel 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. So, it consists of prophecies declared by prophet ezekiel as revealed to him by god. Ezekiel prophesies against jerusalem with a sign of sighing. Ezekiel chapter 20 matthew henry complete commentary. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Chapter 20 ezekiel, chapter 20 king james version christian. Son of man, because tyre has said of jerusalem, aha.
Jul 21, 2014 the prophet ezekiel was a contemporary of jeremiah and daniel, and god spoke to him and all the other prophets in much the same way. To understand the book of ezekiel it is helpful to be reminded of the stages of babylonian captivity. Ezekiel 20 niv rebellious israel purged in the bible gateway. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. This book is named after the prophet whose writing it records ezekiel. He foreshadowed jesus christ as he spoke in parables that were not. George barlow, the preachers complete homiletic commentary new york. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 20 rebellious israel purged in the bible gateway. Ezekiel s commission chapter 1 in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel 20 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. The lord refuses to be consulted by the elders of israel. Our current reading encompasses the first 44 verses of chapter 20. Ezekiel 20 israels history of sin, gods history of mercy. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. The book as a whole serves as a source of symbols and imagery for the book of revelation, such as the eating of the scroll ezekiel 2. 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 20 niv bible in the seventh year, in the fifth. Ezekiel chapter 20 1 and it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of israel came to inquire of the lord, and sat before me. We can see from this that ezekiel s prophecy has gone several years now. Ezekiel the man the name ezekiel means god will strengthen and seems to be fitting for his work of encouraging the captives of babylon. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. Describe the abomination of the next generation of israels fathers in the wilderness.