The historical books recount the proassyrian policy of both ahaz and. The despicable and deplorable beginnings of that church and nation, ezekiel 16. While there are other excellent commentaries on ezekiel, the commentators on the commentaries are unanimous in their praise and most rate this one as the most important work on the book, and a musthave for anyone who wishes to preach. Commentaries on ezekiel book of ezekiel chapter 16. Ezekiel 16 esv the lords faithless bride again bible. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face.
Ezekiel was colorfuland enigmaticin his prophetic perspectives. Read ezekiel 16 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. 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. English translation of the entire tanakh tanach with rashis commentary. His name, which in hebrew is yehezqel god strengthens was very much in keeping with the mission god planned for him. Judah and israel in the end timeto reach them through ezekiels book being. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel 16 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. In the reigns of david and solomon, israel shone with all the glory of temporal prosperity ezekiel 16.
Bread, as the chief article of food is put for all food, the specific for the general. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a complete list of all commentaries and resources related to that scripture. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. The law of retribution is the more signally exemplified by god employing, as his instruments of judgment on israel, those. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. 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. We are obviously dealing with a marriage relationship between god and jerusalem, representing all of israel. Ezekiel chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary. The book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets.
Possibly because the people did not want to hear the message, yhwh directed ezekiel to perform symbolic actions that vividly portrayed the severe punishment they. Now when i passed by thee, and looked upon thee, which the targum refers to the lords appearance to moses in the bush. It ranks second in actual word count among the prophetic books 39,407 words as compared to jeremiahs 42,659, and stands third in size in the entire bible behind psalms and jeremiah. Work is used in the sense of workmanship or construction. Ezekiel 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
His wife died in exile, and he was prohibited from mourning for her. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Ezekiel 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by charles. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god.
Ezekiel 16 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Ezekiel 16 commentary john gills exposition on the. 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 overview, 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. Read ezekiel 16 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. And he brought me in vision into the inner court of. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Study ezekiel 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 16, explains this chapter of prophetic poetry. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. 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.
Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. The great significance of this call of ezekiel and its remarkable vision of gods glory lies in the fact that it came in babylon, the land of israels captivity, far from the honored precincts of the holy land, and at a time when the fortunes of. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he. Still god is justifying himself in the desolations he is about to bring upon jerusalem. Ezekiel 16 commentary jamieson, fausset and browns. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old. Notes on the book of ezekiel excerpt ezekiel went in into exile with jehoiachin in 597 b. A member of a priestly family, he was taken to babylon in the first deportation 597 b. Ezekiel 16 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. God was showing the prophet ezekiel the sins of his people in a visiona prophecy for today. Thomas p scheck in this massive volume, patristics scholar thomas p. 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. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition.
Ezekiel 16 english standard version esv the lord s faithless bride. Ezekiel 16 jerusalem as an adulterous wife the bible. The woman israel was not faithful, and harlotry entered the relationship. In spite of its size, this book may well be the most neglected of the prophets. Ezekiel 16 new international version niv jerusalem as an adulterous wife. Ezekiel 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Torah the pentateuch neviim prophets ketuvim scriptures. Like daniel a few years earlier, ezekiel was a godly young man who followed the law of moses, including the dietary laws. Ezekiel 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. Ezekiel chapter 16 verse by verse bible commentary.
The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. The targum understands all this of the tabernacle service, the book of the law, the sacerdotal vestments, etc. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. 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. Spurgeon charles haddon spurgeon 18341892, often known today as the prince of preachers, began his pastorate at londons new. While there are other excellent commentaries on ezekiel, the commentators on the commentaries are unanimous in their praise and most rate this one as the most important work on the book, and a musthave for anyone who wishes to preach through it. Ezekiel 16 still god is justifying himself in the desolations he is about to bring upon jerusalem.
Bereishit genesis shemot exodus vayikra leviticus bamidbar numbers devarim deuteronomy. 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. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Scheck offers a worthy sequel to his magisterial st. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 16 and more. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Our study on the book of ezekiel has been recently updated and is now available on audio tape, audio cd, mp3 cdrom, and download. He was also very direct, carefully vindicating gods justice, and also providing insight on satans origin. Jerusalem as an unfaithful woman ezekiel 16 the parable of the eagles ezekiel 17 gods justice to individuals ezekiel 18 lament for the kings of israel ezekiel 19 an inquiry by the elders of israel ezekiel 20. Ezekiel 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is a onevolume commentary prepared by robert jamieson, a. Clearly addressed to israel, it was written more than a hundred years after the nation of israel fell in warfare to assyria and was transported into captivity.
The many honours and favours god had bestowed upon them, ezekiel 16. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Ezekiel 16 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history. Both ezekiel and daniel address times of crisis in israels life, and these commentaries skillfully portray the historical situation of the writers and tease out of the rich symbolism a theological message for those in distress. Rebukes of israels sin by the prophets of israel are many and well known, but none is so vivid, vehement, sordid and piercing as these words. Verses 814 now when i passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love. Commentaries on the book of ezekiel bible commentaries and studies.
This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Study ezekiel 16 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary on. Your ancestry and birth were in the land of the canaanites.
Commentary on ezekiel 16 by matthew henry blue letter bible. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Part i, prophecies of doom prior to the fall of jerusalem ezek. These two books, which both attract and puzzle many readers, appear in a single volume. Dyer, notes on the book of ezekiel, unpublished class notes in 304 preexlic and exilic prophets, dallas theological seminary, fall 1993, 4. The famed vision of the valley of the dry bones, in chapters 36 and 37, is unquestionably the monumental biblical fulfillment of the 20th century. Ezekiel 16 commentary ellicotts commentary for english readers. Ezekiel 16 shows god as a devoted, loving, generous, ideal husband married to. After the fall of jerusalem ezekiel was recommissioned to show the necessity and inevitability of judahs restoration to fellowship by god chaps. 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. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel is not an easy book to understand and good commentaries on it are few and far between.
Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i am the lord. These closing verses are a precious promise, in part fulfilled at the return of the penitent and reformed jews out of babylon, but to have fuller accomplishment in gospel times. Henderson explains it, because thy money was lavished on thy lovers ezekiel 16. No rank or office can exempt from the reproofs of gods word, men who neglect their duty, and abuse the trust reposed in them. The word parallel opens another avenue for consideration of duality, but this time not directly in a prophecy. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Jerusalem is here represented under the image of an exposed infant, whom god preserved from destruction, brought up, espoused and exalted in sovereignty. This one is a gem, but dont expect to just sit down and read it like you would a devotional. Ezekiel 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
The remainder of the history of the people when divided is, in the prophets eye, a succession of defection and degradation marked by the erection of high places ezekiel 16. Ezekiel 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Your origin and your birth are of the land of the canaanites. In this poetic description of israels history, one could match details of the story with events in israels history such as saying the marriage covenant described in ezekiel 16. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Jeromes commentary on isaiah acw 68 with the first translation into a modern language of. The imagery, while appalling, is rather easily understood.
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