[1], Ezekiel is referenced more in the Book of Revelation than in any other New Testament writing. 2. While coming judgement was to be the result of this wicked behavior this was also the theme of the early Ezekiel chapters (4 33), which not only spoke about Israels fate, culminating in a siege and the Temple and City being ransacked, but judgment on the surrounding nations, for their wicked acts, proudly claiming honour that was YHWHs alone, and rejoicing in and capitalizing on Israels demise. Are you sure you want to remove #bookConfirmation# The prophets of Israel were oracles (a term for a person as well as a place) for ways in which humans communicated with their gods. Mark every reference to time. The Babylonian context. Jonah (AM)This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. 21:1; Jer. The pendulum swung back in the post-war period, with an increasing acceptance of the book's essential unity and historical placement in the Exile. (THE LORD IS THERE), Chapter 1-3: Nahum vv. Perhaps the most notable aspect of Ezekiel's account of the chariot is the wheels. 597 BC 2ND SIEGE OF JERUSALEM & EXILE TO BABYLON: is described in 2Ki 24:10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (Record this date in your Bible margin) When Jehoiakim died, Jehoiachin succeeded him as king of Judah and in 597 B.C. Ezekiel's Inaugural Vision. Ezekiel's Vision of a Scroll. Zimmerli traces the process by which Ezekiel's oracles were delivered orally and transformed into a written text by the prophet and his followers through a process of ongoing re-writing and re-interpretation. Note to whom or to what he was to speak and what the message was to be. 722 BC The Northern Kingdom was taken into captivity by the Assyrians. (Gen 12:3)? Concerning the man who has lived wickedly all of his life but turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful and right immediately before he dies, all of his wickedness will not be remembered: He will be judged as a righteous man. James [25] The process of purification begins, God prepares to leave, and a priest lights the sacrificial fire to the city. 1 Timothy The messenger gives Ezekiel a tour of the temple, measuring the various walls, gates, and . Chapters 2539 contain a series of oracles addressed to foreign nations, concluding with a section in which the future of Israel is contrasted with that of the foreign nations. ", "The Gog and Magog Tradition in Ezekiel 20:8", International Organization for the Study of the Old Testament, English Translation of the Greek Septuagint Bible: Ezekiel, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Book_of_Ezekiel&oldid=1144715680. The false prophets were bringing good news of peace (cf Jer 6:14) and the people loved it (cf Jer 5:31) and continued in their sin. It is believed that he lived through the teachings of Josiah and Jeremiah and he began his own ministry in about 592 B.C. Some of these chapters find parallels on the book of Revelation and are referred to for further study, with a warning Christians do see things differently. Holy objects would be profaned whenever anything common or unclean was brought into direct contact with them, a belief that led to a sharp distinction between the secular and the holy and gave new meanings to such items as the observance of dietary laws, payment of tithes, and observance of the Sabbath. See Eze. Hebrews By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. SECOND SIEGE Name the Judean king held captive at the time of Ezekiel's ministry. EZEKIEL. 1. 13:11, 13, Ex. OF JERUSALEM 23:19; 25:32; Ezek. Where is Ezekiel? Habakkuk 4. I include this chart to highlight who Israels neighbours were at the time Judah was taken into exile (the 10 northern tribes it was 130 years earlier), all of who get mentioned in Ezekiels prophecies in a negative way. Much of God's revelation to Ezekiel revolved around the distant decendants of Israel and crucial, end-time events centuries in the future. CliffsNotes study guides are written by real teachers and professors, so no matter what you're studying, CliffsNotes can ease your homework headaches and help you score high on exams. For this reason it is sometimes called The Temple Vision. What is to be done with the temple? I also suggest recording key cross references in the margin which will prove helpful in the future when you refer to these sections (unless you buy a new Bible and then you have to begin all over again). The Lord explains the meaning of he vision in verses 11-14. The role of a watchman and other lessonsThere are many lessons we can draw from the book of Ezekiel, just like any other book of the Bible. Ezekiel's vision of the four living creatures in Ezekiel 1 are identified as cherubim in Ezekiel 10, [1] who are God's throne bearers. Also note what you learn about the glory of the Lord and the Spirit, and their relationship the temple or sanctuary. The reverse is true of the man who has lived righteously all of his life but turns to wickedness just before he dies: All of his righteousness will not be remembered. 2 He said to me, "Son of man, stand up, and I will speak to you." 2 As he spoke to me, the Spirit entered me, stood me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. 1 Peter Romans 4Then I looked, and behold, (E)a whirlwind was coming (F)out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire. The book of Ezekiel bursts with vivid descriptions of heavenly visions, strong judgments, and incomprehensible . True. (1:1) Chebar. The word "major" just refers to the fact that it is longer than some books written by other prophets. 5. They believed that Yahweh would protect them from any foreign power and that neither the city of Jerusalem nor the Judean kingdom would ever be overthrown. Ezekiel's commission to Jerusalem, Israel and Judah. Their wings stretched upward; two wings of each one touched one another, and (R)two covered their bodies. During the studies, I deliberately chose not to speculate or be controversial, but I would be remiss if I were to give the impression all of Ezekiels prophecies have been fulfilled or that the more tricky sections where there has not been literal fulfillment are not to be taken literally. (Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 105 Page 418-419, 1948). The "throne vision", in which Ezekiel sees God enthroned in the Temple among the Heavenly Host; The first "temple vision", in which Ezekiel sees God leave the Temple because of the abominations practiced there (meaning the worship of idols rather than YHWH, the official God of Judah; Images of Israel, in which Israel is seen as a harlot bride, among other things; The final temple vision, in which Ezekiel sees the third temple commonwealth centered around a new temple in Jerusalem, to which God's, This page was last edited on 15 March 2023, at 05:22. Note in the margin who is going to know and how they will know. Then in the margin list who gives it, how, where, and what Ezekiel is to do. 2. 4. They remembered Isaiah's words uttered more than a century before, when he declared that Jerusalem was Zion's city and must stand forever. (LogOut/ 586BC These revelations comforted the prophets' fellow Babylonian exiles amid devastating chaos and upheaval. Quick Overview of Ezekiel. And Ezekiel saw when, at last, God's *glory left his *temple (chapter 10). Mark Note what Ezekiel is called to do and how he is to do it. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, Bibliotheca Sacra Volume 105 Page 418-419, 1948), Interpretation of Prophecy - multiple resources, The Two Resurrections - "First" and "Second" - on a timeline. (a) Describe what Ezekiel sees and hears. Chapters 2-3. [17], The Jewish scriptures were translated into Greek in the two centuries prior to the Common Era. AS OUTLINED BELOW. Ezekiel's first vision - four living creatures accompany a prophetic message from God (Ezekiel 1:1 - 1:28) By Bible Blender Jan 26, 2017 angel, babylon, eagle, ezekiel, kebar river, lion, ox, prophecies, prophets, storms, throne, wheels At a glance What the story means to us today A guide for mankind's future - in code 5. [34], The Visionary Ezekiel Temple plan drawn by the 19th-century French architect and Bible scholar Charles Chipiez, The Vision of The Valley of The Dry Bones by Gustave Dor, 1866, Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones by Maerten de Vos, c. 1600, Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones by Quentin Metsys the Younger, c. 1589, Second Temple and rabbinic Judaism (c. 515 BCE500 CE), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, 1937. pp811-894, Rape in the Hebrew Bible Ezekiel 16 and 23, "How many verses are in the book of Ezekiel? 12And (S)each one went straight forward; they went wherever the spirit wanted to go, and they did not turn when they went. If you have room in your Bible at the beginning of the chapter, record your title once you are satisfied that the title really summarizes whats in the chapter. [3] Its themes include the concepts of the presence of God, purity, Israel as a divine community, and individual responsibility to God. 19(Z)When the living creatures went, the wheels went beside them; and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up. Jesus references Daniel as a prophet in one of the Gospels. Make sure you note or mark when the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel. A Vision of a Valley of Bones and Resurrection (chapter 37)Ezekiels message changed, once Jerusalem fell, into one of hope, around returning back to its land where Israel lives in peace and prosperity. 3:15; Ezek. 1:17, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying Gods Word, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. Note to whom or to what he was to speak and how. 21When those went, these went; when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up together with them, for the spirit of the [e]living creatures was in the wheels. Philippians 14And the living creatures ran back and forth, (U)in appearance like a flash of lightning. As you begin observing this final segment, read Ezek 40:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1:5 ), but with bronze legs and hooved feet ( Ezek. We learn, for example, more about the character of God, e.g. Terms in this set (51) Ezekiel saw his first vision while on the bank of what river? Summary of The Book of Ezekiel. COMFORT, CONSOLATION, COMFORT & COMMUNION FOR JUDAH & ISRAEL. 15Now as I looked at the living creatures, behold, (V)a wheel was on the earth beside each living creature with its four faces. Exodus 3:2 . What came out of the middle of the whirlwind? [2], According to the book that bears his name, Ezekiel ben-Buzi was born into a priestly family of Jerusalem c.623BCE, during the reign of the reforming king Josiah. While the focus was on the Temple, described here in meticulous detail, description was also given of the City where it was and the restored kingdom of Israel, under the rule of the Messiah. 4:1; 19:11, Ex. His influence is notable in the code of laws known as the Holiness Code, found in Leviticus, Chapters 1726, and in the lengthy and detailed set of laws known as the Priests Code, now regarded as one of the four main narratives included in the Pentateuch the first five books of the Old Testament. Assyria and Egypt stopped being the dominant powers, and were overtaken by Babylon, including in notable battles. Ezekiel's vision of the New Jerusalem. [23] In Ezekiel the phrase describes God mounted on His throne-chariot as he departs from the Temple in chapters 111 and returns to what Marvin Sweeney describes as a portrayal of "the establishment of the new temple in Zion as YHWH returns to the temple, which then serves as the center for a new creation with the tribes of Israel arrayed around it" in chapters 4048. When was the departure of God's glory prophesied - before or after the fall of Jerusalem? 1:12 ), and we know which direction. 22(AB)The likeness of the [f]firmament above the heads of the [g]living creatures was like the color of an awesome (AC)crystal, stretched out (AD)over their heads. SECTION 3: Chapters 2532: Prophecies concerning the Nations. 24(AE)When they went, I heard the noise of their wings, (AF)like the noise of many waters, like (AG)the voice of the Almighty, a tumult like the noise of an army; and when they stood still, they let down their wings. The Book of Ezekiel, Click chart to enlarge Following the short-lived reign of Jehoiachin the second exile took place in 597 BC and this included Ezekiel. As we read Ezekiel's description of the vision which he saw, we are overcome with the majestic glory of this great sight. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. The various dates given in the book suggest that Ezekiel was 25 when he went into exile, 30 when he received his prophetic call, and 52 at the time of the last vision c.571. Ezekiel's First Temple Vision: Ezekiel 8 - 19: 591 BC: Ezekiel Sees God Refuse the Elders: Ezekiel 20: 591 BC: Ezekiel Prophesies against Jerusalem: Ezekiel 21, 22: 591 BC: Ezekiel Prophesies against two Sisters: Ezekiel 23: 588 BC: Siege of Jerusalem Begins: Ezekiel 24: 587 BC: God's Vengeance on Ammon and Edom: Told to eat the scroll, when he does so he finds that it tastes as sweet as honey. What is shown is far more than anything we have seen up to now as it looks to the bringing together of Israel and Judah under one good shepherd, David (as opposed to the false shepherds preceding), where the people are fully devoted to their God. true. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Ezekiel's vision of God's chariot became the biblical text most important to Jewish mysticism. Each cherub has four facesthe face of a bull, a lion, an eagle, and a man ( Ezek. In the vision of Ezekiel 3:1-10 God required Ezekiel eat a scroll, which may have included the written words God spoke to him. Central to why God was judging Israel, was what was going on in the Temple back in Jerusalem by the leading figures at the time, specifically to do with idolatry. As you go through these chapters one at a time, interrogate the text with the five W's and an H. Ask questions such as: What does Ezekiel see? During the vision he saw the glory of the Lord, long associated with the Temple, departing. How are they described? In chapter 1, Ezekiel sees the divine chariot approaching. 931 BC The United Kingdom composed of 12 tribes was split (see 1Ki 11:1, 4, 7, 11 and following chapters) into Israel (10 Northern tribes with capital in Samaria) and Judah (2 Southern tribes with capital in Jerusalem). The book being opened. 609 BC In 2Ki 23:29 (CP 2Chr 35:20, 21, 22, 23, 24) God's judgment on Judah began when King Josiah was killed on the plain of Megiddo trying to stop Pharaoh Neco, king of Egypt, on his way to Carchemish on the Euphrates. The distinctive thing about Ezekiels foreign oracles, apart from their focus on Tyre and Egypt, is that they are more related to contemporary history than are those of Isaiah, Jeremiah, or Amos. Chart from recommended resourceJensen's Survey of the OT- used by permission [16] While the book exhibits considerable unity and probably reflects much of the historic Ezekiel, it is the product of a long and complex history and does not necessarily preserve the very words of the prophet. from your Reading List will also remove any Each of Ezekiel's cherubim have four faces, that of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. I am touched too concerning the conduct of Ezekiel, whose life was not an easy one, but it was one of obedience, such that he did not mourn when he learned of his wifes death. Change). I am grateful to Stuart Kimber for sharing this earlier chart highlingting the relevant texts, and it seemed to me that a good way to approach the next four weeks of Bible studies is to base them on each of these visions. The creatures did not turn when they went, but each one went straight (L)forward. Watch for and record the reason for the vision of the temple and its measurements. Esther 605 BC 1st SIEGE OF JERUSALEM & EXILE TO BABYLON: is described in 2Ki 24:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in the fifth year of King Jehoiachin's captivity, 3 the word of the . 1. The final destruction of all foreign nations is described as an event that will take place when the vast armies under the leadership of Gog and Magog attempt to capture the restored city of Jerusalem. In chapter 40, the prophet is transported in vision from his home among the exiles in Babylon to Israel, where a divine messenger holding a measuring rod appears to him. Ecclesiastes The book of Ezekiel bursts with vivid descriptions of heavenly visions, strong judgments, and incomprehensible divine love. The throne vision. study God's Word and apply it to your life! 8(K)The hands of a man were under their wings on their four sides; and each of the four had faces and wings. With them, the coming destruction is to be final and does not anticipate any reformation on their part. Ezekiel was the son of Buzi an Israelite priest who was an emigrated Israelite in Babylonia. Ezekiel then spends the bulk of chapter 10 describing the chariot again and how it transports God's presence out of the temple to begin its journey to take up residency among the exiles in Babylon, and finally, in chapter 11, Ezekiel is given a prophecy about the destruction of the sinful in Jerusalem. 2. The Jewish Bible in Hebrew is called the Masoretic text (meaning passing down after a Hebrew word Masorah; for Jewish scholars and rabbis curated and commented on the text). Galatians If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. From those same passages, why does the glory depart? Where? Although that may be a valid observation, it would hardly distinguish this chapter from others. In the margin note God's instructions to Ezekiel, the son of man. These wheels were associated with the "four living creatures" ( Ezekiel 1:4 ), who were later described ( Ezekiel 10:5, 20) as cherubim, angelic beings appointed as guardians of the holiness of God. Judgments Against the Gloating Nations, Chapter 33-39 Acts The most important feature of Ezekiel's vision is the promise that the Lord would return to dwell among His people in Jerusalem. How did he get there? 123RF. The highest official no longer will be the king but rather the high priest, thus indicating that political affairs shall always be made subordinate to religious considerations. A long passage with much detail, Ezekiel describes his first word from the Lord. Answer (1 of 7): In chapter 1 of Ezekiel, the prophet described his vision: > the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. Where is Ezekiel? As a priest, Ezekiel praises the Zadokites over the Levites (lower level temple functionaries), whom he largely blames for the destruction and exile. He cut off his hair, dividing it into three parts that symbolized northern Israel, the Judeans left in Jerusalem, and those in captivity in Babylon. One of the more remarkable descriptions was of a river of life flowing from the Temple to the Dead Sea, in chapter 47, giving life to the land. Ezekiel appears only briefly in the Dead Sea Scrolls, but his influence there was profound, most notably in the Temple Scroll with its temple plans, and the defence of the Zadokite priesthood in the Damascus Document. For some time, they believed that he wrote practically the entire book while living in the colony of exiles. The spirit of Ezekiel's work determined to a very great extent the character of the religious life of the people during the centuries that followed his teachings. Here I refer to Ezekiels prophecies, which came as visions, pictures and words from the Lord. Another Ezekiel Chart, A SIMPLIFIED APPROACH The haftarah for the first day of Shavuot is of the most hallowed portions of the Bible.
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