Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. Bible commentary on the book of ezekiel, chapter 34, by dr. The iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely. They are not all alike to be saved and blessed, but only those who turn in. This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in.
The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Meaning those false ones who fleeced the flock for personal gain verses 34, rather than fed or led righteously. Ezekiel therefore prophesied in babylon for at least 22 years. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. 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 34 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.
The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. Ezekiel 34 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In his book ezekiel gives exact dates for his prophecies. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. God had before ordered him to speak tenderly to them, and to assure them of the mercy which he had in store for them. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another, separating the sheep from the goats. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel 34, new living translation nlt the bible app. Ezekiel 34, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Behold, i judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is.
Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to illustrate how israels leaders shepherds oppressed the people flock within gods. Ezekiel 34 is the thirtyfourth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Behold, i myself, even i, will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the. Study ezekiel 34 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Ezekiel 34 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Then we will examine ezekiel 34, relating it to old and new testament passages about. 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.
They shall be deprived officio et beneficioboth of the work and of the wages. Ezekiels oracle broadens the reference to include the whole class of. Ezekiel 34 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. In the last chapters of his book, he tells of yahweh blessing israel chapter 36 and the dry bones coming to life, symbolizing israels restoration. Ezekiel 34 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. As for you, o my flock the prophet, having finished what he had to say to the shepherds, now delivers gods message to the flock. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Jeremiah is an example of a spiritual leader who was called a shepherd jeremiah 17. Ezekiel 34 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel 34 is addressed to those people of god who have been living in exile in babylon. Ezekiel 34 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
God is identifying that, over the course of israels history, a chief cause of its despicable behavior and the resulting cultural deterioration was an almost continuous breakdown of leadership. In the language of the street, she paid the johns to have sex with her, rather than the other way around. Study guide for ezekiel 34 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ezekiel 34 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. I am expanding the lectionary text to include verses 110 which is essential for understanding what. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 34, where god has a word to the shepherds of his people and the flock, granting his assurance. Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and. Behold, i judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats. This selfishness is characteristic of the unfaithful shepherd comp.
Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Read and study ezekiel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. The meaning must be that god will provide for his people plantations which will bring. One shepherd christ, the great good, chief, only shepherd, that laid down his life for his sheep my servant david the seed of david, the beloved one, who was typified by david, and is in other places. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In other words, between one and another of the flock. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 34 and more. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy.
Behold, i judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. And as for you, o my flock, thus saith the lord god. Israels failure of leadership ezekiel 34 bible commentary. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Another promise that god would in the fulness of time send the messiah, to be the great and good shepherd of the sheep. By good pastures and deep waters, are meant the pure word of god and the dispensing of justice. I will judge between one sheep and another, and between rams and goats. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Joshua is an example of a civil leader called a shepherd numbers 27.