Perhaps it may look as far back as the book of genesis, where we find ch. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile.
Ezekiel chapter 32 explained discover the 66 books of. These are thirteen in number, and cover a period of twentyone years a period of three sevens. The prophet goes on to predict the fall of the king of egypt, under the figure of an animal of prey, such as a lion or crocodile, caught, slain, and his carcass left a prey to the fowls and wild. 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. And we find it recorded also in the book of revelation, in the cataclysmic. 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. 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. However, like all the prophets, he also provided his people, now without a land of their own, some hope for the future 33. The two prophecies of this chapter are much of the same length. Perhaps it may look as far forward as the book of the revelation, where we find that the great enemy of the gospelchurch, that makes war with the lamb, is spiritually called egypt. Ezekiel 32, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ezekiel 32 in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, on.
This prophecy concludes and completes the burden of egypt, and leaves it and all its multitude in the pit of destruction. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel 32 and it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, in the first day of the month, that the word of the lord came unto me, saying,son of man. Reading tannin or dragon for mstx tannim or jackals see lesson, leviathan ot history. Son of man, take up a lament concerning pharaoh king of egypt and say to him. Read ezekiel 32 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The speech of god, responding to the accusations of the people, reveals gods genuine concern that the people understand gods passion about their sins. Ezekiel 32 commentary chuck smith bible commentary. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Bdb 871, kb 1072 hiphil found only in ezekiel, 3 times, cf. Likewise these teachers have done with ezekiels comments about his responsibility to warn the jews in ezekiel 3 and ezekiel 18. Ezekiel 32 paragraph divisions of modern translations. Ezekiel s prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents. Ezekiel 32 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. Ezekiel 32 is the thirtysecond chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 32 and more.
Great oppressors are, in gods account, no better than beasts of prey. He must warn the wicked to turn from their way, that they may live. People love to hear a good sermon and to be entertained. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The same principles are stated in two other passages, ch. Ezekiels prophecies correspond in many aspects to jeremiahs prophecies as regards to the contents.
Ezekiel 32 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. However, they do mark a division within ezekiel s book between the two major phases of ezekiel s ministry. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Study ezekiel 32 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. But though judah and jerusalem were about this time ruined and laid waste, yet they are not mentioned here. The destruction of egypt is here represented under two similitudes. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. This chapter has the final two of seven oracles against egypt in ezekiel 2932.
Upon doing so, and because of the intensity of what was prophesied, the exact meaning of the metaphor became a point of. Ezekiel 32 new international version niv a lament over pharaoh. Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. The funeral of a great commander or captaingeneral, ezekiel 32. As a matter of fact, notice the clarity in this passage that this warning is designed to motivate ezekiel to take his warning to the house of israel verses 7. The killing of a lion, or a whale, or some such devouring creature, ezekiel 32. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.
Chapters 25 32 are prophecies against the nations similar to jeremiah 4651 and isaiah 27. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Key personalities include ezekiel, israels leaders, ezekiels wife. Ezekiel 32 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. It is impossible to tell when ezekiel was given these prophecies. This chapter has the final two of seven oracles against egypt in ezek. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he.
Final chapter against egypt with oracles 6 ezekiel 32. Ezekiel 32 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse. Ezekiel saw a vision in the the fifth year of king jehoiachins captivity 1. In the twelfth year, in the twelfth month on the first day, the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel chapter 32 matthew henry complete commentary. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 32 a lament over pharaoh in the twelfth bible gateway. His business is to warn sinners of their misery and danger. The whale or monster is likened unto a crocodile meaning she was also. When i bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, when he sees the sword coming upon. After ezekiel clearly detailed the wilderness doctrine of the tribulation period ezek. When i bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, when he sees the sword coming upon the land, if. Bible commentary on the book of ezekiel, chapter 32, by dr.
You consider yourself i a lion of the nations, but you are like j a dragon k in the seas. We are here invited to attend the funeral of that once flourishing kingdom, to lament its fall, and to take a view of those who attend it to the grave and accompany it in the grave. The most comprehensive study of the book available, it incorporates a wealth of linguistic and ancient near eastern comparative knowledge. They enjoy the oratory or perhaps the speaker himself and his style of speaking. Matthew henry commentary on ezekiel 32 the prophet as watchman a. Ezekiel 32 is the thirtysecond chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. God punishes because god experiences genuine anguish over the sins of the people. The prophet goes on to predict the fall of the king of egypt, under the figure of an animal of prey, such as a lion or crocodile, caught, slain, and his carcass left a prey to the fowls and wild beasts, 16. Ezekiel 32 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel 32 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ezekiel 32 esv a lament over pharaoh and egypt in bible. Ezekiel 32 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 chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
The oracles against the nations in eze 25 32 were originally delivered to the people of judah. This promise to gather israel is a common feature of the promises of the new covenant god with make with israel and invite the gentile world to embrace. Second, are prophecies of retribution on nearby nations ezekiel 25. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Arranged chronologically, the seventh stands in the center, with six on either side. The book of ezekiel is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre and even contains parables. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book.
Chapters 2532 are prophecies against the nations similar to jeremiah 4651 and isaiah 27. However, they do mark a division within ezekiels book between the two major phases of ezekiels ministry. F1 there are two parts of this, a the allegorical representation of it ezekiel 32. Although the words written seem to be solely for those particular nations, they are foremost for. Ezekiel 32 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them. Chapters 3339 are written to the surviving exiles after jerusalems fall in which. The prophet feels himself, however, essentially a prophet of the new age, and writing his book after the fall of jerusalem he may have expanded. Ezekiel 32 english standard version esv a lament over pharaoh and egypt.
Because he spoke to a people whom god had exiled due to their continued rebellion against him, a majority of ezekiels message communicates judgment for sins committed 1. Likewise these teachers have done with ezekiel s comments about his responsibility to warn the jews in ezekiel 3 and ezekiel 18. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 32, where pharaoh and egypt are described as a monster of the seas, which will be slain and disgraced by god. Ezekiel 32 a lament over pharaoh in the twelfth bible. Although the words written seem to be solely for those.