Book commentary on ezekiel 37

Some think the primary emphasis is upon a physical resurrection of individuals, while others see a resurrection of national life following the babylonian captivity. However, if it is true that one must interpret the ot through the eyes of the nt, then the book of hebrews tells believers that ezekiel was a partial, temporary divine revelation cf. Those in the second resurrection will be raised to life as physical, fleshandblood human beings. Ezekiel 37 the valley of dry bones the hand of bible.

Ezekiel 37 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. As ezekiel prophesied in this vision there was a noise, a word of command, from heaven, seconding what he said. In the first part of ezekiel chapters 124, we heard of the bad news. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. But god, contrary to every human probability, restores these bones to life, thereby prefiguring. Ezekiel chapter 37 matthew henry complete commentary. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of. This chapter treats of the same subject with the preceding, in a beautiful and significant vision.

To help understand the context of ezekiels message of hope in chapter 37, study the following diagram of the book. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Kjv bible commentary says that ezekiel 37 deals with resurrection is without question. Ezekiels message is the promise that gods spirit will reach out and bring the people back from exile. At other timesand this is the case in ezekiel 37 the prophets were sent with good news. Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. 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 valley of dry bones is almost certainly the most beloved and well known of ezekiels visions. 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. Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of. Dec 10, 2017 few people these days, or so it seems, know much about the long, complex, and exceedingly odd book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel 37 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones.

Ezekiel 37 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. Ezekiel 37 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. In chapters 8 and 9, ezekiel is taken from the captivity of babylon back to jerusalem, to witness the events taking place in secret. Ezekiel chapter 37 verse by verse bible commentary.

The book of ezekiel, chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ezekiel 37 life to dry bones and unity to gods people. Israel and judah to be one united nation ezekiel 37 another prophecy is given in verses 1528 of ezekiel 37. This word can mean spirit as in gods spirit, wind, and breath. Read ezekiel 37 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.

Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the prophets eye. Holman old testament commentary ezekiel holman old testament commentaries by mark rooker and max anders jan 1, 2006. Ezekiel 37 new international version niv the valley of dry bones. They will live in a peaceful, prosperous world free from the demonic influence of satan.

Under the emblem of the open valley being thickly strewed with very dry bones is represented the hopeless state of the jews when dispersed throughout the provinces of the chaldean empire. If this is a prophecy of the book of mormon being written, then why is ezekiel the one doing the writing for mormonism to be correct, the text should have said that ezekiel would write on the stick of ephraim the bible and nephi to write on the stick of manassah the book of mormon. 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. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Evidently, god will grant them a hundred years of life to learn and accept his way. But if they know anything, its likely to be ezekiel 37. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The two sticks prophecy of ezekiel 37 explained hoshana. Few people these days, or so it seems, know much about the long, complex, and exceedingly odd book of the prophet ezekiel. 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.

A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. The vividness of its imagery, the wonder of its unfolding narrative.

But we must not force deeper meaning on ezekiels words than they properly bear. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. 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. Study ezekiel 37 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel 37 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, like many of ironsides writings, are a standard that has stood. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. I will cause you to pass under the rod of punishment. This chapter contains a vision of the resurrection of dry bones, widely known as the vision of the valley of dry bones, in which ezekiel at last. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet.

The summary of ezekiel s good news is found in vv 1214, which culminates with these words. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The hand of the lord came upon me and brought me out in the spirit of the lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. Jan 10, 2016 gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to. The lack of the knowledge of god, or the lack of the desire to know him and to have fellowship with him, is the basic reason for the life that is not pleasing to him ezekiel, part 1 and also that is the same reason for not having the victorious life and not being able to enjoy the spiritual blessings in their fullness ezekiel, part 2. That they were so divided among themselves, too much of the old enmity between judah and ephraim remaining even in their captivity. They were endued with animal and intellectual life. This vision took place while israel was in babylonian captivity so sometime between 586 b. Ezekiel chapter 37 matthew henry complete commentary on. Though many of his prophecies are dark with the anger and judgment of the lord, others are filled with hope. Study ezekiel 37 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian.

Or there may be an allusion to the custom of numbering flocks and herds, by striking them with a rod. In the book of ezekiel the spirit of the lord is an active force, through the him, ezekiel reveals an unseen world. This was a necessity of the vision, in order that they might be seen. Study ezekiel 37 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and i will place you on your own soil. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. A third element in the story that is helpful is the multidimensional meaning of the hebrew xwr ruach. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the. The victorious and abundant life through the knowledge of god327chapters 2548 the holiness of god demands judgment of sin.

Ezekiel was prophesying that one day the book of mormon the stick or scroll of. It is a restoration so wide and so deep that any fair examination of israels history must confess that it has not yet happened. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Ezekiel 37 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. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets.

It returns to the beginning of the millenniumcontinuing the theme of ezekiel 36 and the other chapters at the end of ezekiels book. Along with daniel, ezekiel was the great prophetic encourager of gods exiled people in babylon. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Ezekiel chapter 37 the valley of dry bones, israel. Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 37 is the thirtyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. There is no room for the book of mormon in ezek 37. Read ezekiel 37 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. But the love of god provides a way for our salvation. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian. The valley is probably that mentioned early in the book, ezekiel 3. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 37 and more. The wind was an emblem of the spirit of god, and represented his quickening powers.

Jan 14, 2014 secrets of the dry bones, reopens what many might deem a daunting cold ezekiel s visionary prophecy was an arresting sight. Skin and flesh covered them, and the wind was then told to blow upon these bodies. Bible commentary on the book of ezekiel, chapter 37, by dr. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. The second vision ezekiel records in chapter 37 involves yhvh commanding him to take two sticks or trees and writing upon one stick for judah and for the children of israel continue reading.