If ezekiel was 30 years old when his ministry began, the final vision of the book came when he was about 50. The dried bones convey a life giving message to the dejected ones. No hope remains, for i will unleash my anger against you. The book of ezekiel, also called the prophecy of ezechiel, one of the major prophetical books of the old testament. Oct 25, 2014 ezekiel nlt audio bible 1 of 2 audio only. This is all part of my personal ministry and dedication to j.
The book s theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the worldfrom the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination. 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. Part of the new international commentary on the old testament. The book of ezekiel is generally divided into five parts. Studies in kingship and eschatology in the book of ezekiel. An old testament book containing ezekiel s prophecies of the downfall of jerusalem and judah and their subsequent restoration. Ezekiel yechezkiel from biblegateway various translations. God revealed in ezekiel bridges for peacebridges for peace. I will call you to account for all your detestable sins. According to dates given in the text, ezekiel received his prophetic call in the fifth.
Ezekiel 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. The prophet ezekiel is one of four major prophets along with isaiah, jeremiah, and daniel in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of jehovahs fury. Ezekiel 4 is the fourth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.
The departure of the glory of the lord from israel is one of the basic disclosures of this prophetic book, so ezekiel traces it very carefully in its different stages. The first part of the book, up to chapter 32 inclusive, announces gods judgments against both the people of israel and the idolatrous nations. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. 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 passion translation the bible for a new generation.
Not only does the book present a striking picture of the resurrection and restoration of gods people ezekiel 37, it. Then you shall know that i am god, or then the nations will know that i am god. See 2 authoritative translations of ezekiel in spanish with example sentences and audio pronunciations. The book of ezekiel proclaims gods uncompromising judgment against his rebellious people but also his promise of of restoration if they repent.
I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off from you both the righteous and the. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. After a short prologue in which ezekiel describes how god called him, he uses a series of symbols to predict the now inevitable destruction of jerusalem and identify its causes. Ezekiel 21 babylon as gods sword of judgment bible gateway. A new english translation of the text, rashi and a commentary digest judaica press books of the prophets press books of the prophets, vol 2 a. The coming of the end then this message came to me from the lord. Tom constables expository notes on ezekiel this is also available in the net. Bill johnson endorsement of the passion translation. The first dated message in ezekiel is from the summer of 593 b. 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. Its long been known that ezekiel is well, lets be honest here one crazyarse book of the bible. 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. And his fresh english translation and versebyverse commentary demonstrate how ezekiel s message is still relevant today.
Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. Ezekiels call and commissionstand up, son of man, said the voice. In prophecy after prophecy, god says a very similar phrase. Translate book of ezekiel to english online and download now our free translation software to use at any time.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. To many readers the book of ezekiel is a hopeless riddle. Ezekiel 21 new international version niv babylon as gods sword of judgment. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin.
Actually, the first few verses of the book of isaiah provide a concise overview of the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel synonyms, the book of ezekiel pronunciation, the book of ezekiel translation, english dictionary definition of the book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel translation in englishcroatian dictionary. Daniel blocks extensive introduction details the authorship, dates, historical setting, original text, and more about this misunderstood book of the bible. Prophesy against the land of israel 3 and say to her. Dont read this part of the bible if youre under 30 or a.
The books theological center is the unfolding of gods saving purposes in the history of the worldfrom the time in which he must withdraw from the defilement of his covenant people to the culmination. Book of ezekiel spanish translation word magic english. Ezekiel 1, new english translation net the bible app. The aramaic targum explains the thirtieth year as the thirtieth year dated from the recovery of the book of the torah in the temple in jerusalem 2 kgs 22. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians.
A number of dates in ezekiel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving babylonian records and related accurately to our modern calendar. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Ezekiel 7 nlt the coming of the end then this bible. The knowing the bible series is edited by theologian j. In his vision of jerusalem and the corruptions at the temple, ezekiel heard god speaking with a loud voice. King james i commissioned a group of biblical scholars in 1604 to establish an authoritative translation of the bible from the ancient languages and other.
Likewise, ezekiel s message is not much different from his predecessor the prophet isaiah. Ezekiel new world translation of the holy scriptures. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Endorsement from bill johnson, bill johnson ministries. This chapter contains the oracles against four nations. The book of ezekiel pronounces judgment on both israel and surrounding nations, but it also provides a vision of the future millennial kingdom that complements and adds to the vision of other old and new testament texts. The spirit came into me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet.
Intro to ezekiel biblica the international bible society. Ezekiel 25 is the twentyfifth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel powerfully depicts the grandeur and glory of gods sovereign rule see themes and his holiness, which he jealously safeguards. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries.
A new english translation of the text, rashi and a commentary digest judaica press books of the prophets. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Ezekiel in spanish english to spanish translation spanishdict. This book is one of the books of the prophets and contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel.
After a short prologue in which ezekiel describes how god called him, he uses a series of symbols to predict the now inevitable destruction of jerusalem and identify its. Ezekiel 21 babylon as gods sword of judgment bible. The book of ezekiel is the third of the latter prophets in the tanakh and one of the major. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. A new english translation of the text, rashi and a commentary digest judaica press books of the prophets press books of the. There was fire inside the cloud, and in the middle of the fire glowed something like gleaming amber. The vision of dry bones is more interesting when we read between the lines. The latest dated oracle is 22 years later, in april 571 b. An introduction to the book of ezekiel an argument of the book of ezekiel selected bibliography of the book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Erect siege works against it, build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it. In judaism and christianity, he is also viewed as the 6thcentury bce author of the book of ezekiel, which reveals prophecies regarding the. The passion translation tpt is a new, heartlevel translation, using hebrew, greek, and aramaic manuscripts, that expresses gods fiery heart of love to this generation, merging the emotion and lifechanging truth of gods word.
Some take it to mean the age of ezekiel when he prophesied e. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Book of ezekiel an old testament book containing ezekiel s prophecies of the downfall of jerusalem and judah and their subsequent restoration. Likewise, ezekiels message is not much different from his predecessor the prophet isaiah. However, if we take the time to study it, we will discover that despite the strangeness of the man and his utterances this is the most clearly organized of the major prophetic books.
The book of ezekiel definition of the book of ezekiel by. Wherever you look east, west, north, or south your land is finished. Jun 02, 2012 the book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 26 duration. Now that im tweeting about it every day and reading it cover to cover for the twible. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. Cut through the mystery and confusion of ezekiel 124. The opening chapters chapters of the book of ezekiel present a detailed picture of god coming in a chariot, surrounded by.
Besides clarity of structure, the book of ezekiel reveals symmetry. 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 nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Darbys english translation ezekiel 46 the book of the prophet ezekiel return to index. In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. The prophet is not just credible but sufficiently audible. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in ezekiel see outline.
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