Ezekiel 28 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Hope is found not in our circumstances, our feelings, or our efforts, but in the confidence that god is with his people, for what ezekiel prophesied, jesus christ fulfilledand behold, i am with you always, to the end of the age matt. We neither find any references to the book in the nt but remarkable parallels see paragraph on peculiarities. The coming king the prophet ezekiel was a contemporary of jeremiah and daniel, and god spoke to him and all the other prophets in much the same way. A prediction of the fall and ruin of the king of tyre, who, in the destruction of that city, is particularly set up as a mark for gods arrows, ezekiel 28. Ezekiel was awestruck and no doubt filled with confidence in knowing god was with him and that god has the power to bring to pass all that he will tell ezekiel verse 28. And the more we are acquainted, and the more intimately we converse, with the glory of god in. The row of asterisks is to indicate that we have come to a major division in this book of ezekiel. The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiels ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. Net king james version study bible, redletter edition.
Ultimately christ will rule over the kingdoms of the worldbut not as. Proclamation against the king of tyrethe word of the lord came to me again, saying, son of man, say to the prince of tyre, thus says the lord god. Ezekiel chapter 28 matthew henry complete commentary. Strengthen your walk with christ with these lifechanging devotionals from your friends at amazing facts.
Ezekiel 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. As with most prophets, ezekiel s message was one of condemnation and consolation. Downloads male voice mp3 female voice mp3 entire book pdf footnotes. 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. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the anti christ near the end of the current historical era. Thank god for the blood of jesus christ that save, protect, keep. There is absolutely no reason to doubt the authenticity of unity of the book of ezekiel. He was married yet we are not told whether he had children ezek. This chapter and isaiah 14 throw light on the fall of satan, and indicate that he was a. For a verse by verse study of ezekiel, see the book notes on ezekiel. 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. However, ive heard parts of it referred to as describing satans fall, especially verses 11.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. To possess the prophets mind with very great, and high, and honourable thoughts of that god by whom he was commissioned and for whom he was employed. In the face of jesus christ sitting upon the throne. Daniel was for ezekiel and there seems something singularly humble and pathetic in the prophets reverence for his contemporary the ideal at once of righteousness ezekiel 14. Book of ezekiel chapter 28 kjv audio bible youtube. Bibles dig into the word and become a bible expert with amazing facts line of study bibles and more. I have thrown you down from the mountain of god and destroyed you, guardian winged creature. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the anti.
The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. Thus saith the lord god to the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys. Ezekiel 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Most likely, both texts primarily describe the human king who is being used by satan, much like peter when jesus said to him, get behind me satan.
Ezekiel 28 kjv the word of the lord came again unto bible. Chapter 34 the false shepherds have failed, but god will send the true shepherd. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. Ezekiel chapter 28 verse by verse bible commentary.
There is a repetition of his appointment in saying he is to be a watchman. Ezekiel s commission chapter 1 in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Ezekiels commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. Ezekiel 28 prince of tyre represents satan, in rebellion in heaven 1 but the deceived ones will turn against satan 6 king of tyre represents satan on earth, compared to his origin 11 zidon, the last enemies destroyed at the end of the years 20 the righteous inherit the earth universe at peace 24 for a chart showing relationships between verses here and ones in revelation, go. Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword.
Tyre and sidon will fall and be destroyedthe lord will gather the people of israel to their own landthey will then dwell safely. These 25 lessons provide a verse by verse study of the book of ezekiel. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the antichrist near the end of the current historical era. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. Though you are human, not divine, you have allowed yourself to think.
Behold, i, even i, will bring a sword upon you, and i will destroy your high places. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, i am a god, i sit in the seat of god, in the midst of the seas. Then they will live in their own land, which i gave to my servant jacob. Christs tongue, or words written in our bible, is the sword that will be used. Life contains an introduction and four chapters that very simply e. A disciple on ezekiel 28 2526 the lord jesus christ will make himself known to the house of israel by coming in power and great glory to execute judgment and vengeance upon all her evil neighbors which despise her. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to.
Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A study of the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. In eden in the midst of all delights the workmanship now the prophet notes their joys, musick, and songs, both to loud, and to softer musick, as the lute, and tabret in the day of their kings coronation, and all this on instruments of most exquisite make, and of their own artists work. A lamentation for the king of tyre, when he has thus fallen, though he falls by his own iniquity, ezekiel 28. We will now consider several of the key passages of ezekiel, centering our attention upon the reflections of christ that occur throughout the book. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. The parables of the forest and the sword ezekiel 20. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. Two chapters later, god again showed ezekiel glimpses of his glory and the spirit world 3. The seige of jerusalem begins ezekiel 24 judgment on ammon, moab, edom, and philistia ezekiel 25 judgment on tyre ezekiel 26 28 judgment on egypt ezekiel 2932 the responsibilities of a prophet ezekiel 33 prophecy against the shepherds of israel ezekiel 34 prophecy against mount seir ezekiel 35. When i gather the people of israel from the nations where they have been scattered, i will be proved holy through them in the sight of the nations.
Ezekiel 28 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. Ezekiel in pictures pictures for every chapter interesting. 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. Life, is a complete commentary on the book of revelation. This chapter contains a prophecy against the king of tyre and a prophecy against neighbouring sidon, concluding with a promise that israel will be. Ezekiel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Because thou hast set thy heart as the heart of god, therefore, behold, i will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations. God used ezekiel to warn the people of his coming judgment against jerusalem, and to assure them of his unfailing love and provision for eternity to come. Chapter 1 ezekiel sees in vision four living creatures, four wheels, and the glory of god on his throne. In ezekiel 28, i have understood that this is referring to the king of tyre. Ezekiel is not mentioned anywhere else in the scriptures.
But, ezekiel utilized the medium of apocalyptic visions and symbols to dramatize the message of the lord. In his book on demonology, he argued that this segment of ezekiels work spoke of the ancient fall of satan p. For another brief look at this book of the bible, see the related chapter in ot reflections of christ, by paul van gorder. Nov 04, 2015 the book of ezekiel chapter 28 dramatized king james version hosanna faith comes by hearing english c2kjv public domain p 1997 hosanna all rights. Ezekiel 28 niv a prophecy against the king of tyre bible gateway. Ezekiel s commission in vision, the prophet saw the cherubim, who had the likeness of a man v. A prediction of the fall and ruin of the king of tyre, who, in the destruction of that city, is particularly set up as a mark for gods arrows. Ezekiel 28 ezekiel, chapter 28 king james version christian. Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. Ezekiel lived on the banks of the chebar river at a city called telabib ezek. Some people have read the first chapter of ezekiel and claimed that he was taken captive by extraterrestrial beings in a flying saucer. As with most prophets, ezekiels message was one of condemnation and consolation. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 28 describes the lamentation for the. The web bible study center, provided by christiananswers.
Verses 414 the visions of god which ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. This is an excellent tool to help you memorize the major subjects of each chapter of the book of ezekiel, a book which sadly we almost never hear preached in modern pulpits to the loss of modern saints who miss part of the whole counsel of. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. Ezekiel 28, new international version niv the bible app.
Jesus christ can be seen throughout this book and even in ezekiel himself, as a type of christ. Ezekiel 28, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Judgment against the prince of tyre, judgment against the king michael fronczak bible study resource center. Read ezekiel 28 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. However, ive heard parts of it referred to as describing satans fall, especially verses 11 and following. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 28 is the twentyeighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. Read ezekiel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel chapter 28 matthew henry complete commentary on. Return to the table of contents for christ in all the scriptures.
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