The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. Ezekiel 47 new international version niv the river from the temple. A description applicable to the roman catholic church. The borders of the holy land are fixed, ezekiel 47. Study guide for ezekiel 47 books of the bible study resources. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 40 to 48. Eze ezk christian bible study resources, dictionary, concordance and search tools. As part of a prophetic commissioning, god appoints the son of man, ezekiel, as a watchman or. Study hints for thinking further, a study guide for teachers, discusses the five questions below to help with class preparation and in conducting class discussion.
The vision of the holy waters, their rise, extent, depth, and healing virtue, the plenty of fish in them, and an account of the trees. Abiathar sided with adonijah in his attempt to usurp davids throne. It has been often said that in the scripture, like these waters of the. Every thingwhithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live life and salvation shall continually accompany the preaching of the gospel.
He was from a noble family of priests living in jerusalem. The land was not to be for israelites alone, however. The jerusalem bible refers to this section as the torah of ezekiel. This part of ezekiels vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. Book of ezekiel introduction the book of ezekiel ranks fourth in size among the sacred writings of the scriptures. Ezekiel 47 is the fortyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible this book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Commentaries on ezekiel book notes barnes book notes. To seal the sum is to make up the whole measure of perfection. What we know of the books author, ezekiel, is found within the book itself. Commentary on ezekiel 47 by matthew henry blue letter bible.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel 47 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. For most, ezekiels message is a mystery, but you can understand gods message for. Ezekiel 47 niv the river from the temple the man bible. The vision of the holy waters, their rise, extent, depth, and healing virtue, the plenty of fish in them, and an account of the trees growing on the banks of them, ezekiel 47. The river of life sermon by ivan casteel, ezekiel 47. Ezekiel 47 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. An appointment of the borders of the land of canaan, which was to be divided by lot to the tribes of israel and the strangers that sojourned among them, ezekiel.
Ezekiel 47 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 47 describes the river of life flowing from. The book of ezekiel would have been hidden away nignaz sefer yehezkel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel 47 commentary john gills exposition on the. Ezekiel 47 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
It is wisdom to begin with that which is most easy, before we proceed to that. In chapters 4042 he was given a description of the temple that will be built. Ezekiel chapter 47 matthew henry complete commentary. He was born in the year 622 bc and was about twenty years younger than jeremiah. Thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. Jan 11, 2016 in ezekiel chapters 4048 we read of the visions that god gave to ezekiel of the coming millennial kingdom of the lord jesus christ. Ezekiels last vision free bible commentary in easy english. If this, however, were the correct import of the prophets words, then the clause would describe an additional blessing to be enjoyed by the land, viz. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The final section of ezekiel, chapters 4048, give the ideal picture of a new temple. Ezekiel 47 is the fortyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The river of ezekiel 47 flows towards the east from the threshold of the.
Ezekiel 47 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. But the miry places thereof and the marishes thereof shall not be healed. Ezekiels use of visions and symbols makes it one of. This part of ezekiel s vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof, shall not be healed there shall still remain some marshes, creeks, or swamps, into which these healing waters shall not find an entrance. The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.
Ezekiel 47 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. Paul, sit down at the brink, and adore the depth, rom. Ezekiel 47, new international version niv the bible app. Ezekiels father, buzi, was a priest whose lineage could be traced through zadok.
Ezekiel chapter 47 matthew henry complete commentary on. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. The dirge of the prince of tyre, answering to the dirge of the state. Verses 112 this part of ezekiels vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. This image is used earlier in the book of ezekiel for the prophet. Nov 24, 2016 thousands of years ago, ezekiel recorded warnings and promises of god that are intended for our time, now. In ezekiel chapters 4048 we read of the visions that god gave to ezekiel of the coming millennial kingdom of the lord jesus christ. The happy fruit to the earth at large of gods dwelling with israel in holy fellowship is that the blessing is no longer restricted to the one people and locality, but is to be diffused with comprehensive catholicity through the whole world. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament, 1997, 1998. Read all of ezekiel 47 verse 1 1 afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house. This represents the case of those countries or individuals, who either utterly reject the gospel, or, though. Study ezekiel 47 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand. Read ezekiel 47 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Ezekiel chapter 47 verse by verse bible commentary. Kjv chapters 4048 are a picture of ezekiels vision of the millennium. When it empties into the sea, the salty water there becomes fresh. Ezekiel lived with other exiles at the river called chebar. Study ezekiel 47 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The final section of ezekiel, chapters 4048, give the ideal. Ezekiel 47 lesson 6 the specific allocation of the land 55. It is wisdom to begin with that which is most easy, before we proceed to that which is dark and hard to be understood. Barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry. Ezekiel shut himself in his home and bound himself.
His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. But the miry places thereof, and the marshes thereof that is, of the sea. 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.
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