Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. After presenting extensive background and historical data, how to understand the book of ezekiel analyzes each chapter of ezekiel in one of four main sections. This is a list of angels in theology, including both specific angels e. Jesus is the fulfiller of the promises laid out in the book. The prophet jeremiah is in judah, fearlessly proclaiming the impending destruction of jerusalem and the desolation of the land of judah. Along with ezekiel s declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. Each one is holding a pen, and each one has a companion. The 2nd book of enoch draws heavily on ezekiel and isaiah as parallels for satan.
The book has a uniformity of language, style, theme, and message which support the theory of a single author. Modern technical knowledge and test procedures have been used to. The testimony of jesus is the spirit of prophecy revelations 19. When jehoiakims successor, jehoiachin, surrendered in 597, nebuchadnezzar appointed zedekiah king and deported to babylon jehoiachin and the royal family, along with members of the upper class, including ezekiel the priest. One of the best known is the one in chapter 37 about the valley of the dry bones. The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling.
Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Note too that ezekiel describes the sound of the creatures wings when they moved. Ezekiel was on the banks of the kebar river when the word of the lord came to him. Ezekiel was a prophet of judgement but, you know, ezekiel was more than a prophet of judgement because he brought hope to gods people. The book of ezekiel was written by the priest who was exiled to tel abib on the chebar. Angels appear in the book of revelation see especially rev. In his new work, the mythology of the bible, deep secrets within, author hernando enriquez explores the truth of ancient history and the foundations of christianity. View book do angels fallen or otherwise have wings.
Unlike other prophetic books, ezekiel unfolds in basic chronological order. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. It was a big cloud with a strong wind, and there was fire flashing from it. Notice, in the frontispiece to the 1611 king james bible pictured here, the four seated men outlined in yellow. Jul 25, 2012 ezekiel ezekiel means god strengthens. 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. However, writers in the first century and later would interpret ezekiel to be speaking of satan. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Oct 01, 2019 however, the mythology expressed in ezekiel 28 is more about the mountain and garden of the gods as they existed in babylonian mythology, not about satan. In this musical starring dolly parton and burt reynolds, one of the characters mentions weird spaceship theories related to the book of ezekiel after seeing a shooting star. By ck quarterman posted in theology, ark of the covenant, bible, book of ezekiel, book of isaiah, books of chronicles, catacomb of priscilla, ezekiel, fallen angel, garden of eden, god, john chrysostom, jubilees, nephilim, seraph comments off on do angels fallen or otherwise. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Raziel is described as an angel with blue wings, a grey flowing robe, and a glowing yellow halo or aura around his head.
Ezekiel therefore was of the tribe of levi and a descendant of aaron and his sons. His ministry occurred during the early years of the babylonian exile. Read their stories of triumph and tragedy in this angelic encyclopedia by peter mohrbacher. In the fifth year of his captivity god called the young priest to prophesy to a rebellious nation, impudent and stubborn. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or. Ezekiel describes the four faces of the creatures as looking like a man the front, lion right side, ox left side, and eagle rear. In one vision, ezekiel describes cherubim as having four wings and four faces ezekiel 1. The prophets, except ezekiel and zechariah, say almost nothing about angels.
Along with ezekiels declaration of judgment to israel came a message of hope in a future restoration, though the message was veiled by mysterious symbols and events that still generate wonder and debate today. The origin of the names of angels and demons in the extra. King nebuchadnezzar of babylon has already taken many jews into captivity. Introduction and overview of ezekiel andy brewer introduction a study of the sacred old testament scriptures is an invaluable asset to any and all students of the bible, new testament christians or not. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. A series of studies in the old testament book of ezekiel. The word of the lord came to me again, saying, son of man, say to the prince of tyre, thus says the lord god. Ezekiel lived with other exiles at the river called chebar. The four living creatures that john of patmos sees in the book of revelation, is the authors reworking of the living creatures in the visions of ezekiel ezekiel 1. Ezekiels vision of the four living creatures in ezekiel chapter 1 are identified as cherubim in chapter 10 who are gods throne bearers.
A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiels vision is an example of contextualization, where god accommodates his selfrevelation to cultural expectations and norms. Ezekiel develops the picture of the community and its leaders as flock and shepherds used throughout jeremiah. Cherubim as minor guardian deities of temple or palace thresholds are known all over the ancient east. Moses heavenly counterpart in the book of jubilees and the. Angelarium read about the emanations, seraphim, watchers, and zodiac.
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 prophet ezekiel, in two different visions of the cherubim, describes them as standing below gods throne. It is probably the most ignored book in the old testament. Ezekiel is the prophet most concerned with ritual and the temple. God strengthens, or god will strengthen ezekiel is one of the three that were called the. The prophet ezekiel the vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37 ezekiel was carried away captive to babylon at the age of twentyfive one of 10,000 captives.
The book is filled with fantastic visions and divine revelations. Ezekiel went into exile at the same time as king jehoiachin in the year 597 bc. Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit. The angel of god plays a role, not entirely clear, in the events at the sea of reeds ex. The book of ezekiel is unique in that, with occasional exceptions, it is entirely autobiographical, that is, written in the first person, from the viewpoint of ezekiel himself.
Pdf identifying the daniel character in ezekiel researchgate. In the new testament, it takes on a messianic tone under the influence of daniel 7. Ezekiel book of consists mainly of three groups of prophecies. Ezekiel is the central protagonist of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible. This book portrays much symbolism which john refers to often in revelation. 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. Father, may i make disciples of the nations before they are destroyed mt 28. Christian saints from the old testament prophets of islam angelic visionaries tribe of levi. Highlights from the book of ezekieli watchtower online library. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. The autobiographical style of the book supports ezekiel as the author of the book i, me, my are in almost every chapter of the book. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. The aramaic targum explains the thirtieth year as the thirtieth year dated from the recovery of the book of the torah in the temple in jerusalem 2 kgs 22.
It is how hebrew and aramaic lexicons are arranged. Out of eden, adam prays to god and apologizes for betraying his trust by eating from the tree of knowledge. The book of raziel the angel, which is divided into five books or sections, claims to relate an interaction between adam and the angel raziel shortly after the fall. Introversion and extended alternation click to follow links 1. Merkabah mysticism or chariot mysticism is a school of early jewish mysticism, 100 bc ce, and centered on visions such as those found in the book of ezekiel chapter 1, or in the hekhalot palaces literature, concerning stories of ascents to the heavenly palaces and the throne of god. One of the enigmatic characters in the book of jubilees is the angel of the presence who dictates. This simply means human and is meant to contrast ezekiel to god. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Verbs the normal expected word order is verb, pronoun, subject with modifiers, object with modifiers. The kebar river is probably a reference to what was called the great canal, nari kabari in babylonian. As the prophet himself says, you are but a mortal, and no god 28. How to understand the book of ezekiel horizon publishers.
A major difference between ezekiel and all previous prophets was personal accountability, i. Enriquez uncovers the insight within biblical texts such as the book of enoch, providing rare teaching on eschatology, eternal life, and angels and other spiritual beings. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. The number seems somehow to be equated with the fifth year of jehoi.
In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. According to ezekiel, the sound was intense like the tumult of an army. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is likewise expressed in the manual of discipline lqs 3. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. On the fifth day of the month it was the fifth year of king jehoiachins exile. Because your heart is lifted up, and you say, i am a god, i sit in the seat of gods, in the midst of the seas. Greek and roman mythology where the chubby infants with tiny wings are. The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Some people believe he is a personification of divine wisdom in heaven, raziel stands close to gods throne, so he is well placed to have heard and to have understood the edicts of the supreme being. Seraphim singular seraph are, literally translated, burning ones. First of all, he brought judgement to them, but at the end of all the judgements that he pronounces upon the people of god, and then upon the gentile nations round about them. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel.
Ezekiel fallen angels, giants, ufo encounters, and the. Azrael angel, gadreel angel of war, enoch, astrology angel, cosmology, grigori, fallen angel. Like isaiah and unlike jeremiah, he puts them in the middle of his book. The basic nonflagged verb is the qal, perfect, masculine, singular form. Ezekiel shut himself in his home and bound himself. Ezekiel has eight chapters of prophecies against foreign nations. Pastor steve will move through the book in a methodical fashion to unveil the lords message to israel and all believers. Each of ezekiels cherubim have four faces, that of a man, a lion, a cherub, and an eagle. Angels the mysterious messengers our savior lutheran church. The priest ezekiel was the first prophet to be called by the lord outside of israel during the babylonian captivity. Isaiah 14 and ezekiel 28 are not about satan dust off the bible. In ezekiels call, he is referred to as son of man, which is a phrase used throughout the book.
The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. This is very evident in the book we are about to study, ezekiel. Jewish history angels played a more independent role in popular mythology than in. To engage in such is to tap into the forethought, foreknowledge, foreshadows, and foresight of the eternal god whom we serve. Summary of ezekiel the kjv bible scriptures the content of ezekiel according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following. In response to the rebellion of jehoiakim of judah in 601 b. The christological purpose of ezekiel the book of ezekiel anticipates and points to jesus christ throughout. The book is autobiographical, written in the first person singular throughout. References in some holy scripture to strange machines have prompted, throughout history, speculation and conjecture in order to lend acceptable, if not rational, explanations of the phenomenon reported.
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The word seraph is normally a synonym for serpents when used in the hebrew bible. Ezekiels concern with sin also accounts for the many places where the book echoes the laws given in the pentateuch, as well as the similarities between ezekiels new temple chs. Similarity of thought and arrangement make it clear the entire book is the work of one mind and one hand, namely that of the prophet ezekiel. Mounce noted a belief that the living creatures may have been associated with the four principal signs of the zodiac, 7 but other scholars have. Ezekiels final word is not a prophecy against nations but for restoration. In the book of the covenant, god promises to send his angel to lead the israelites and to overcome the obstacles to their entrance into the promised land. If for no other reason, the book of ezekiel merits careful study so. Hill and walton write, the lack of strict chronological ordering of the. They best answer to this was given in the 4th century by john chrysostom one of the earliest church fathers.
Many jewish exiles lived nearby in a village called tel. Gods name is in the angel, who must be faithfully obeyed 23. In acts 12, an angel entered a locked prison and released peter. Other references to angels in the psalms are scattered throughout the book. However, i am not thus requesting others to spread their covering wings around, nor seeking to shelter from hot arrows of indignation behind the mistakes or merits of previous study of the book of ezekiel. God, an angel who, as second in rank, controls a fourth of the year or one. Yes and no some angels such as cherubim and seraphim have wings, but normal angels do not. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. A perennial example of a supposed ancient record of extraterrestrial contact, used by authors asserting that alien astronauts visited the earth in antiquity, is to be found in the first chapter of ezekiel, in which that prophet, in exile near babylon, recounts a vision ezek. Yet ezekiels version of the law, ritual, and temple is often different from that of the pentateuch. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas.