These prophets should not be ministering to anyone, because they do not even know the truth themselves. Gods faithful prophets are nowhere so sharp upon any sort of sinners as upon the false prophets, not because they were the most. Consider what the 3 woes meant in the book of revelation. Ezekiel reproves false prophets, both male and female, who speak lies, to whom god has not spoken. Along with ezekiel s declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. This chapter records a visit of some of the elders of israel to ezekiel, and gods response through the prophet dealing with. Ezekiel is the thirteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel, new international version niv the bible app. Your origin and your birth are of the land of the canaanites. Keil divided this chapter into only two divisions, namely, 1 prophecies against false prophets ezekiel. Home versebyverse bible commentary ezekiel chapter.
Ezekiel commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The false prophetesses 17 now, o son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people who prophesy out of their own imagination. This chapter contains rebukes against a variety of false prophets, ezekiel. This chapter contains the call to ezekiel to speak to the people of israel and to act as a sentry for them. Ezekiel new international version niv false prophets condemned. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. This is the same rushing wind that was heard on day of pentecost. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Say to those who prophesy out of their own imagination. Ezekiel chapter prophesy against the prophets duration. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel.
Prophesy against them 18 and tell them that this is what the lord god says. Ezekiel 3 is the third chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Plumptre gave the meaning of this comparison as follows. Ezekiel originated from the priestly family of aaron ezekiel 1. Ezekiel mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon ezekiel. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned 14 some of the elders of israel came to me and sat down in front of me. 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. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. 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. This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. The book of ezekiel is thus basically arranged chronologically as well as topically.
The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 26 duration. And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. Ezekiel chapter matthew henry complete commentary on. He tells ezekiel to prophesy against them, saying that theyre like jackals wandering in ruins. Ezekiel false prophets condemned the word of bible. These interpret the words of the prophet almost literally.
The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Ezekiel niv false prophets condemned the word of bible. Clements calls this chapter an old testament parable of the prodigal daughter, describing a shocking illustration of. Ezekiel and the revelation of the scrolls scroll 1 part 1 duration.
Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. From what appeared to be his waist down he was like fire, and from there up his. English standard version 1 the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel 14 new international version niv idolaters condemned. Ezekiel kjv and the word of the lord came unto me, bible. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Theyve lied and pretended to speak gods words when they were really only speaking out. 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.
Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon v. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the book of the prophets. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. And the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, hear the word of the lord.
Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon ezekiel. Ezekiel commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Some suppose that ezekiel refers to the abandoned women whose vile and detestable ways are graphically described in the book of proverbs chaps. David guzik commentary on ezekiel explains the word of god coming to ezekiel against the false prophets, and the terrible lies they deliver. 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. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, 2 son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, hear ye the word of the lord. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Jesus said if it is possible they will deceive the elects by false wonders.
Woe to those prophets, the fools who follow their own spirit and see nothing. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. Much more than a lack of intelligence is indicated. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. Ezekiel chapter 11 kjv king james version therefore say, thus saith the lord god. Ezekiel chapter kjv king james version 1 and the word of the lord came unto me, saying. The appearance of their workings was, as it were, a wheel in the middle of a wheel. Ezekiel niv bible the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. The biblical conception of the fool is the man who says in his heart that, there is no god. Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their wrists and make veils for the heads of people of every height, in order to ensnare their souls. Today, we need the holy spirit in our lives to see the truth, and to see this world through gods wisdom.
And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, ezekiel. Ezekiel 16 prophets, elders and a faithless bride condemned duration. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be imposed upon. It is impossible to tell when ezekiel was given these prophecies. Gods faithful prophets are nowhere so sharp upon any sort of sinners as upon the false prophets, not because they. Ezekiel 16 english standard version esv the lord s faithless bride.
Ezekiel new international version niv false prophets condemned the word of the lord came to me. Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing. However, they do mark a division within ezekiel s book between the two major phases of ezekiel s ministry. Book of ezekiel chapter summary god changes the subject to another favorite target. Read what the angels had to say to the seven 7 churches, revelation, chapter 2. Mention had been made, in the chapter before, of the vain visions and flattering divinations with which the people of israel suffered themselves to be. Bruce further divided the first division as 1st and 2nd denunciations of the false prophets in ezek. Prophecies about the destruction of jerusalem and its temple come before the bulk of the prophecies about the restoration of pure worship. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
Ezekiel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ezekiel chapter matthew henry complete commentary. Chapters 3339 are written to the surviving exiles after jerusalems fall in which. He was among the jews exiled to babylon by nebuchadnezzar in 597 b. As the twelfth chapter denounced the false expectations of the people, so this denounces the false leaders who fed those expectations. 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. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. Ezekiel 14 niv idolaters condemned some of the bible. Ezekiel chapter kjv king james version one should be wary of false prophets. Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, hear ye the word of the lord. Ezekiel these are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1.
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