Ezekiel has again and again, in gods name, foretold the utter ruin of jerusalem. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. The parable elaborated upon the worthwhile burning of the worthlessness people, that they were worthless before and after the fire by the nature of their despicable persons ezek. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24. Thus man is capable of yielding a precious fruit, in living to god. 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. This passage is cited to prove that satan is a fallen angel. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books of isaiah and jeremiah in the christian canon.
One of the best commentaries on ezekiel wright really relates this incredible book to our time and does a fantastic job showing how it foreshadows christ. He is the new testament editor for the revised expositors bible commentary and the author of various books and commentaries, including mark and colossiansphilemon in the niv application commentary, and the article on mark in the zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary. But if not fruitful, it is worthless and useless, it is cast into the fire. Ezekiel s bitterness and anger are either reflections of gods attitude toward his people, or more likely a reflection of the prophets realization that he has to pronounce doom on those he loves. The book includes graphic descriptions of the disobedience of israel and judah, despite gods kindness chapter 23, compare chapter 16.
Kebar river was an important shipping route, connecting the euphrates river with the tigris. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. I was studying ezekiel seriously for the first time in an online class and needed a commentary. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Such a person will not enter gods kingdom galatians 5. 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. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Read all of ezekiel 15 complete concise ezekiel has again and again, in gods name, foretold the utter ruin of jerusalem.
God was showing the prophet ezekiel the sins of his people in a visiona prophecy for today. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. For the canonical order and place of the prophets, see ap. Ezekiel 15 ironsides notes on selected books bible.
The book moves on to anticipate the destruction of jerusalem and the temple, explains this as gods punishment, and closes with the promise of a new beginning and a new temple inaugural vision ezekiel 1. You can tell that wright has spent a considerable time meditating on the text, and this book is the fruit of those labors. Block, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 19971998, 1,757 pp. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24.
The person ezekiel ezekiel was one of the captives taken to babylonia our exile 1. Robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown. Ezekiel 15 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. A murderer is a child of satan with the same arrogant pride. Barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book notes nt commentaries adam clarke barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry peoples commentary nt robertsons word pictures nt scofield. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 15 and more. God approaches ezekiel as the divine warrior, riding in his battle chariot. Ezekiel used the image of the vine and vineyard later ezekiel 17. Ezekiel 15 english standard version esv jerusalem, a useless vine. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english.
Chapters available ezekiel coffman commentaries on the. Gave a nice overview and some depth to each chapter. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular ezekiel 15 verse. Have you ever studied this incredible book carefully. Torrey, pseudo ezekiel and the original prophecy, p. Satan was the first one with the attitude of murder, and he has promoted it ever since. Ezekiel 15 bible commentary matthew henry complete. And he brought me in vision into the inner court of the. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Study ezekiel 15 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel chapter 15 verse by verse bible commentary. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Ezekiel 15 esv jerusalem, a useless vine and the bible. Adam clarkes bible commentary ezekiel 15 ezekiel 14 ezekiel 16. Embedded in the pattern of the strange, the bizarre and the wonderful is a word that still speaks to gods people today. The fifteen volumes contained in classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel 15 vols. 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. The explanation of the similitude is very dreadful, ezekiel 15. Israel, often symbolized by a vine had become useful for nothing. Those that have a constant hatred to god and his people, as the carnal mind has, can only expect to be made desolate for ever. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel chapter 15 explained discover books of the bible.
While it stands on its own as a powerful statement of gods power to recreate the community, the context is significant. Hengstenberg, this collection offers over 4,000 pages of interpretation, observations, translations, contextual history, and application on this critical piece of prophetic prose. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Summary of the book of ezekiel the story of the bible. Do people take a peg from it to hang any vessel on it.
The principles involved here apply to all men and to every man. So the spirit lifted me up and took me away caught me up into the air, and carried me, as philip was carried away from the eunuch, and brought me to the place where i was to deliver my message, the place where the captive jews were settled in great numbers. Ezekiel 15, ironsides notes on selected books, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood the test of time. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. There was a sustaining power in spite of the bitterness and the heat. Horatius bonar commentaries on various books of the bible. Best commentaries and books on ezekiel logos bible software. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 15, where god gives ezekiel the parable of the useless wood of the grapevine, being a picture of jerusalem. Ezekiel 15 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. I was surprised a little at how few commentaries on this book. Their destruction was already in a great measure accomplished ezekiel 15. The chariot is drawn by four living creatures, each.
Ezekiel 15 jerusalem as a useless vine 1 the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiel s mission to the judean exiles in babylon was to prepare them for the greatest crisis in the history of yahwehs covenant people. Turn thee yet again, said god, and thou shalt see greater abominations than these ezekiel had just been shown, in vision, idol worship among professing people of god. Ezekiel 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. It shows gods desire for israel to bear fruit which he can bless, however, selfish indulgence had left judah ready for judgment, like a torched vine chapter 15. Wright masterfully opens our eyes to see and understand the message of ezkiel. The book of ezekiel introduction to the book of ezekiel in the bible. Classic commentaries and studies on ezekiel 15 vols.
Ezekiel 15 kjv and the word of the lord came unto me. A settlement of captives at kebar river, named telabib 1. Failing to do the very thing god set her apart to do, bear fruit, she no longer served any purpose. Later jesus used the vine to illustrate rebellious israel of his day luke 20. Ezekiel s vision of the glory of god its departure and return is first set within israels history and then in the culmination of gods promises in christ. Ezekiel 15 niv jerusalem as a useless vine the word. Book of ezekiel explained discover books of the bible. 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.
Book of ezekiel overview insight for living ministries. For the interrelation of the prophetical books, see ap. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Ezekiel lived at the same time as jeremiah the prophet. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till. For the chronological order of the prophets, see ap. Hence if they failed religiously, like a fruitless vine they were fit only for the fire.
God gives to ezekiel a real living parable and to do so he takes him to the valley of dead bones. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. An extensive introduction helps to orient readers of ezekiel s prophecies to the times, methods, and message of the prophet and to the special literary features of the book. This chapter represents, in the way of a brief introduction, what the sixteenth chapter details minutely.
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