Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Ezekiel in the picture study bible the book of ezekiel. Knowing god is the basic theme of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel and jesus speak of the drying up of a moist tree. Jeremiah this book preserves an account of the prophetic ministry of jeremiah, whose personal life and struggles are shown to us in greater depth and detail than those of any other old testament prophet. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. On the fifth day of the fourth month, the sky opened up and i saw visions of god. This is the holy book of ezekiel, known as the book of the prophet ezekiel.
Ezekiel, whose name means strengthened by god, grew up in jerusalem, served as a priest in the temple and was among the second group of captives taken to babylon along with king jehoiachin. 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 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b.
The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. 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. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The book of ezekiel takes its title from the priest of the same name, son to a man.
Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision. Although it is not quoted or cited directly by any of the writers of the christian greek scriptures, allusions to some of its statements and similar expressions are, nevertheless, frequent.
Summary the book of ezekiel has the most logical arrangement of any of the prophetic books. The book of ezekiel can seem vague and confusing for some readers, but with careful observation it contains key details god wants us to know about. 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. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. The holy bible book 26 ezekiel kjv dramatized audio.
Dyer, notes on the book of ezekiel, unpublished class notes in 304 preexlic and exilic prophets, dallas theological seminary, fall 1993, 4. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. Ezekiel book of consists mainly of three groups of prophecies. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of ezekiel in response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b.
Ezekiels vision of god now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month. The babylonians had invaded judah three times and each time they took prisoners back to babylon. The book of ezekiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Encounter divine dreams and visions in the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel these are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. From the first chapter, which graphically describes the overwhelming invasion of the divine presence into ezekiel s world, to the last phrase of ezekiel s vision the lord is there the book sounds and echoes.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. Interesting facts about ezekiel barnes bible charts meaning. Many of the divine visions that ezekiel shares are relevant to gods plans for reconstructing the present world and restoring his people to our former days in the garden of eden. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. But when his wife died during his prophetic ministry, god prevented ezekiel from. 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. Summary of the book of ezekiel ezekiel prophesied to the the jewish captives in babylon. The authenticity of the book of ezekiel is supported by its harmony with the other books of the bible. Ezekiel 1 ezekiel s inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Bible survey ezekiel hebrew name yehezqel god is strength greek name iezekiel greek form of the hebrew author ezekiel according to tradition date 595 bc approximately theme the final restoration of israel types and shadows in ezekiel jesus is the son of man. I am sending you to the israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study.
The books theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the world from the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination of his grand design of redemption. And nowhere in the bible are gods initiative and control expressed more clearly and pervasively than in the book of ezekiel. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth year of the first deportation to babylonia 592 bc and was active until about 570 bc. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face.
After an account of his call to the prophetical office. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. The first invasion was in 607 bc and daniel was taken as a captive to babylon. Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The message of ezekiel, which is ultimately eschatological. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Ezekiel 1 nkjv ezekiels vision of god now it came bible. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The phrase, theyyou shall know that i am the sovereign lord is used around 70 times in this book. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. After the fall of jerusalem ezekiel was recommissioned to show the necessity and inevitability of judahs restoration to fellowship by god chaps. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. So unless youre one of those people that are into figuring out arcane prophecy, why study the book of ezekiel.
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