Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. Ezekiel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God, having given the prophet a clear foresight of the peoples miseries that were hastening on, here gives him a clear insight into the peoples wickedness, by which god was provoked to bring these miseries upon them, that he might justify god in all his judgments, might the more particularly reprove the sins of the people, and with the more satisfaction foretel their ruin. 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. Clements calls this chapter an old testament parable of the prodigal daughter, describing a shocking illustration of ungrateful.
Ezekiel 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ezekiel vintage by chuck missler blue letter bible. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. This hole in the wall ezekiel made wider, and behold a door, v. Holman old testament commentary ezekiel holman old testament commentaries by mark rooker and max anders jan 1. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Ezekiel 8 and it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i sat in mine house, and the elders of judah sat before me, that the hand of the lord god fell there upon me. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.
Along with ezekiels 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. Alexander hislop, in his book the two babylons, explains that the forty days. In this chapter, ezekiel condemns the idolatry which he sees in the jerusalem temple. The time of thy misery was the time of my love toward t. Later i passed by, and when i looked at you and saw that you were old enough for love, i spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your naked body. Ezekiels use of this parable was an answer to those who thought that the vine, that is, israel, was sacred and indestructible ezekiel ignored the fruitbearing properties that were lacking in israel and focused instead on the quality of wood for which the vine was notoriously useless. Forerunner commentary what is the forerunner commentary. Most of the time the prophet had spent on his side before the model of jerusalem. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Ezekiel 8 new international version niv idolatry in the temple. Over twelve months has elapsed since the original vision. God was showing the prophet ezekiel the sins of his people in a visiona prophecy for today. The asss ears in the fable appeared from under the lions skin. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 8 describes how ezekiel, in a vision, gets.
Our daily bible reading with verse by verse study is sure to bring light to the scriptures. And he brought me in vision into the inner court of the. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. This ch introduces a new series of visions relating to the destiny of jerusalem. His vision of the defiled temple continues as far as ezekiel 11.
And he will be with them forever in the new jerusalem which is the people of god, a city which will need no. But come, and you will see even more detestable sins than these. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel uses this dating reference throughout his book cf. Study ezekiel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The time of thy misery was the time of my love toward thee.
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. The first reason to study ezekiel is that it will help you see yourself, and especially your sin, more clearly. Ezekiel 811 records the details of another powerful vision the prophet. Ezekiel 16 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. These are probably the high priest and the heads of the twentyfour courses, representing the whole body of the priests, as the elders represented the whole body of the people. He then brought me into the inner court of the house of the lord, and there at the entrance to the temple, between the portico and the altar, were about twentyfive men.
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. With their backs toward the temple of the lord and their faces toward the east, they were bowing down to the sun in the east. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Scheck offers a worthy sequel to his magisterial st. Here, god supernaturally reveals to the prophet some of the secret sins of the nation of israel. Ezekiel now returns to the court of the priests, and there seesnot about, but as it were referring to the nature of the visiontwentyfive men.
In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition. Verses 814 now when i passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love. Then i beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by iain m. This second passing by may be understood of gods visiting them in egypt, and calling them out. They were most likely the leaders of the nation who based their traditional position on moses appointment of the seventy elders to assist him in governing gods people exod 24. Read ezekiel 8 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. And he brought me into the inner court of the lords house, and, behold, at the door of the temple of the lord, between the porch and the altar, were about five and twenty men, with their backs toward the temple of the lord, and their faces toward the east. The old testament is filled with all sorts of evocative images and metaphors, but few are as gripping, comprehensive, telling, and as utterly inappropriate for a younger audience than the description of jerusalem as woman in ezekiel 16. Ezekiel now returns to the court of the priests, and there seesnot about, but as it were referring to.
Jeremiah wrote to the captives for their consolation, which was the thing they needed. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel 8 is the eighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Jeromes commentary on isaiah acw 68 with the first translation into a modern language of. And i spread my skirt over thee i espoused thee and took thee under my protection as a husband doth his wife, ruth 3. 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 court of the priests, where they offered sacrifice, and into which none might come but themselves. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible. Study ezekiel 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 8 and more. Commentary on ezekiel 8 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Turn thee yet again, said god, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these ezekiel had just been shown, in vision, idol worship among professing people of god.
Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Is it too light a thing for the house of judah to commit the abominations that they commit here, that they should fill the land with violence and provoke me still further to anger. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. From what appeared to be his waist down he was like fire, and from there up his. Ezekiel witnessed marvelous things in his prophetic visions even as he lived through terrible things on earth. This door he goes in by into the treasury, or some of the apartments of the priests, and sees the wicked abominations that they do there, v. I gave you my solemn oath and entered into a covenant with you, declares the sovereign lord, and you became mine 9 i bathed you with water and washed the blood from you and. Ezekiel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Bible reading commentary episode 364 ezekiel chapter 16. Read ezekiel 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
And then appeals to him whether such a provoking people should. Ezekiel 16 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. Who was tammuz and why would women be weeping for him. Verses 8 14 now when i passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Thomas p scheck in this massive volume, patristics scholar thomas p. Ezekiel enacts destruction of jerusalem,chapter 12 vv. The date is a year and two months after the first vision compare 1. He looked upon them with kindness and a tender affection, not only pitied them, but set his love upon them, which was unaccountable, for there was nothing lovely in them. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
Ezekiel chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary on. Ezekiel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Please join harbingers inkhorn in our journey through the bible. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your. Ezekiel 8 idolatry in the temple in the sixth bible gateway. Reading ezekiel 8 in the esv i came across verse 17 today and was puzzled by phrase there. What does put the branch to their nose in ezekiel 8. Do you see the detestable sins the people of israel are committing to drive me from my temple.
Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it seems to have been some act of contempt toward god. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ezekiel the niv application commentary. Instead, the lord said, thou didst trust in thine own. One of these sins is lamenting for a pagan god named tammuz. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Apr 22, 2018 nowhere is that more true than in ezekiel. So unless youre one of those people that are into figuring out arcane prophecy, why study the book of ezekiel.
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