Book commentary on ezekiel 15

He belonged to the family of zadok, who was a famous priest. Israel, often symbolized by a vine had become useful for nothing. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Many jewish exiles lived nearby in a village called tel abib. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy.

The word of the lord was revealed to ezekiel and the hand of the lord came upon him there. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Chronologically subsequent to the former prophecy and in the same timeframe sometime between the 6 th month of the 6 th year and the 5 th month of the 7 th year of zedekiahs reign. These three men therein, as i live, is the saying of the lord jehovah, would not deliver sons and daughters. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. The father william most collection commentary on ezekiel. He was the pinnacle of what god can create by fiat. Douglas stuart ezekiel the preachers commentary, 2002.

Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. Ezekiel was on the banks of the kebar river when the word of the lord came to him. Some commentators have missed the point altogether in this little chapter. Ezekiel 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Ezekiel 15 has been referred to as a parable by most of the modern commentaries, some specifically referring to it as the parable of the vine. One of these sins is lamenting for a pagan god named tammuz. Ezekiel 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. He had always followed the strict food laws of his religion. Just like the wood after it has been burned is no good for nothing so would israel be v. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by iain m. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english.

If i bring evil beasts into the land, so that they make it childless, and it become a desert, so that no one passeth through it because of the beasts. Library the father william most theological collection. They are presented here in hopes of helping you with your own study of ezekiel. The vine was a wellknown symbol for the nation of israel. 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. Ezekiels use of this parable was an answer to those who thought that the vine, that is, israel, was sacred and indestructible ezekiel ignored the fruitbearing properties that were lacking in israel and focused instead on the quality of wood for which the vine was notoriously useless. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. Ezekiel chapter 15 explained discover the 66 books of. Sometimes one spoke of the wheel is uppermost, sometimes another. From the record in the book of daniel you would not gather that daniel ever visited his people in babylon where ezekiel was.

Read ezekiel 15 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 15 jerusalem as a useless vine bible gateway. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. Ezekiel 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Let us come to christ, and seek to abide in him, and to have his words abide in us. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Ezekiel 15 new living translation nlt jerusalema useless vine. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side.

Commentaries on ezekiel 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. Ezekiel 915 new international version niv judgment on the idolaters. Clements calls this chapter an old testament parable of the prodigal daughter, describing a shocking illustration of ungrateful. Ezekiel 14 15 jerusalem as an unfaithful woman ezekiel 16. The kebar river is probably a reference to what was called the great canal, nari kabari in babylonian. Notes on chapter 18 notes on chapter 19 notes on chapter 20 notes on chapter 21 notes on chapter 22. Its interesting to consider that nowhere in ezekiel 15 is there mention of fruit, either in the presence or absence of it. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel now leaves the place where he had been, and comes to telabib, which is described as still by the same river of chebar, and which signifies the mound of ears of grain, and was probably a place of especial fruitfulness, but which cannot be. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel 15 vols. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament block, daniel i. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow.

Ezekiel chapter 15 kjv king james version according to ps80. Ezekiel 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries. God has no more respect for them than he does for the heathen world. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Oct 03, 2015 the book of ezekiel from the holy bible new international version niv book 26 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and.

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. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 15 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Some try to emphasize the connection between what ezekiel described and the artistic images of halfbeast, halfhuman monsters of ancient cultures. Now these next two verses interrupted his words, as though someone else was speaking about him. Ezekiel has again and again, in gods name, foretold the utter ruin of jerusalem. Ezekiel 15 new international version niv jerusalem as a useless vine. The book of ezekiel niv audio holy bible high quality and. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. Jeremiah, ezekiel, and daniel each had a particular and peculiar ministry to a certain group of people, and apparently they never came into contact with each other. Here, god supernaturally reveals to the prophet some of the secret sins of the nation of israel. Watch our overview video on the second part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

This vine detached, was no more than a piece of wood to burn. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 15 and more.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ezekiel the niv application commentary. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. A list of the best commentaries on ezekiel ranked by scholars. Hengstenberg, this collection offers over 4,000 pages of interpretation, observations, translations, contextual history, and application on this critical piece of prophetic. Ezekiel 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

The threatenings of the destruction of judah and jerusalem for their sins, which we had in the former part of this book, were not so terrible, but the promises of their restoration and deliverance for the glory of god, which we have here in the latter part of the book, are as comfortable. The row of asterisks is to indicate that we have come to a major division in this book. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian.

This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. The dictionary definition of parable is a usually short, simple fictitious story that illustrates or communicates a spiritual truth, a moral lesson or a religious principle. The vision of jehovah ezekiel 1 ezekiel s call to preach ezekiel 23. While jeremiah lived judahs downfall in jerusalem daniel and ezekiel had already been deported to babylon. Ezekiel 915 niv judgment on the idolaters bible gateway. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. Ezekiel later identified these remarkable creatures as cherubim ezekiel 10.

Isaiah had sung a song concerning israel, comparing her to a vineyard planted on a very fruitful hill, which god had tended with great care. Ezekiel 15 nlt jerusalema useless vine bible gateway. This chapter represents, in the way of a brief introduction, what the sixteenth chapter details minutely. As the vine tree among the trees of the forest, which i have given to the fire for fuel, so will i give the inhabitants of jerusalem. Helel chose to become satan the devil, the adversary, by allowing sin to mold his character. Yet the biblical idea if cherubim goes back much further. Ezekiel 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. This was a dramatic way ezekiel communicated that at this point in israels history, there was absolutely no fruit to speak of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet ezekiel, and is one of the books. The controversial book of ezekiel nearly didnt make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions.

Ezekiel 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 15, where god gives ezekiel the parable of the useless wood of the grapevine, being a picture of jerusalem. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 1 tanakh online torah bible. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Read ezekiel 15 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 15 and. Ezekiel 15 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. Howie, for example, stated that, the vine tree was fit only for the production of fruit. Introduction to daniel next book commentary on ezekiel 15 blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.

The lack of food is because no food would get into the city. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Study ezekiel 15 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international. 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. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, son of man, what is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest. That is what is suggested in the wording of this passage he was the seal of perfection, the most perfect creation, full of wisdom and beauty. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Study ezekiel 15 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel now leaves the place where he had been, and comes to telabib, which is described as still by the same river of chebar, and which signifies the mound of ears of grain, and was probably a place of especial fruitfulness, but which cannot be further identified.