This is the King James Version of the Audio Bible. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking. The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®. Fire moved back and forth among the creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. 1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar … New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. Font Size Ezekiel 37. On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin—. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they went. 16 At the end of seven days the word of the Lord came to me: 17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me. 1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. 2 On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide. As I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. Font Size Ezekiel 8. In appearance their form was human. Upwards of 75 times God expresses His own concerns in the book as “for my name’s sake” or that “ye shall know that I … Title: Ezekiel [The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible, NIV] Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 440 Vendor: Leadership Ministries Worldwide Dimensions: 11.00 X 8.50 (inches) Weight: 2 pounds 8 ounces ISBN: 1574072307 ISBN-13: 9781574072303 Series: Preacher's Outline & … All rights reserved worldwide. Siege of Jerusalem Symbolized. Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. It will be under siege, and you shall besiege it. 2 When the days of your siege come to an end, burn a third of the hair inside the city. NIV®. 4 “Now, son of man, take a block of clay, put it in front of you and draw the city of ... Ezekiel 3. Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. Ezekiel 9. I saw that from what appeared to be his waist up he looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, and that from there down he looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded him. In response to the rebellion of Jehoiakim of Judah in 601 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian ruler, besieged Jerusalem. but each of them had four faces and four wings. Each appeared to be made like a wheel intersecting a wheel. Each appeared to be made like a wheel intersecting a wheel. This was the appearance and structure of the wheels: They sparkled like topaz, and all four looked alike. (this date is accurately precise because this book contains more defined dates than any other book in the Bible.) Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. and the wings of one touched the wings of another. And scatter a third to the wind. The prophet Ezekiel wrote it approximately 571 B.C. Their faces looked like this: Each of the four had the face of a human being, and on the right side each had the face of a lion, and on the left the face of an ox; each also had the face of an eagle. The book of Ezekiel is Narrative History, Prophetic and Apocalyptic in genre and even contains Parables. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking. during the Babylonian captivity of the Jews. When the creatures moved, they also moved; when the creatures stood still, they also stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose along with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision. stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” 2 As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard him speaking to me. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ezekiel (The NIV Application Commentary). Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. and in the fire was what looked like four living creatures. but each of them had four faces and four wings. 11 Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me to the gate of the house of the Lord that faces east. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings, like the roar of rushing waters, like the voice of the Almighty. There at the entrance of the gate were twenty-five men, and I saw among them Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, leaders of the people. . Ezekiel 5. All rights reserved. In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. The phrase son of man is retained as a form of address here and throughout Ezekiel because of its possible association with “Son of Man” in the New Testament. Learn More About New International Version. https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-major-prophets/ezekiel Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. In appearance their form was human. The Glory of God may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because Ezekiel’s ministry begins with a vision of God’s glory and emphasizes it throughout the book (1:28; 3:12, 23; 8:4). Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man. The creatures sped back and forth like flashes of lightning. I looked, and I saw a windstorm coming out of the north—an immense cloud with flashing lightning and surrounded by brilliant light. They each had two wings spreading out upward, each wing touching that of the creature on either side; and each had two other wings covering its body. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! He was among the Jews exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar in 597 b.c., and there among the exiles he received his call to become a prophet (see 1:1-3). New International Version. Salem Media Group. The center of the fire looked like glowing metal. The Book of Ezekiel read by Alexander Scourby. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. They each had two wings spreading out upward, each wing touching that of the creature on either side; and each had two other wings covering its body. Such were their faces. Cancel {{#items}} ... Ezekiel’s Task as Watchman. First, God has let Israel reap the rewards of their sin through their captivity in Babylon . New International Version. Under the vault their wings were stretched out one toward the other, and each had two wings covering its body. 2 Then lay siege to it: Erect siege works against it, build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it. New International Version. Under the vault their wings were stretched out one toward the other, and each had two wings covering its body. “Son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say, ‘Mountains of Israel, hear the word of the … The Book of Ezekiel. As they moved, they would go in any one of the four directions the creatures faced; the wheels did not change direction as the creatures went. What is known of Ezekiel is derived solely from the book that bears his name. As they moved, they would go in any one of the four directions the creatures faced; the wheels did not change direction as the creatures went. Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision. All four of them had faces and wings. Font Size Ezekiel 4. came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. Each one went straight ahead. When the living creatures moved, the wheels beside them moved; and when the living creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose. The three major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) and Zephaniah all have the same basic sequence of messages: (1) oracles against Israel, (2) oracles against the nations, (3) consolation for Israel. Update. the word of the LORD came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the … This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the. While Jeremiah lived Judah's downfall in Jerusalem Daniel and Ezekiel had already been deported to Babylon. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. The appearance of the living creatures was like burning coals of fire or like torches. Ezekiel lies on his side for 390 and 40 days to symbolize the length of punishment upon Israel for their transgressions (Ezekiel 4:4). Each one went straight ahead; they did not turn as they moved. Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was what looked something like a vault, sparkling like crystal, and awesome. 3 Then take an iron pan, place it as an iron wall between you and the city and turn your face toward it. I looked, and I saw a windstorm coming out of the north—an immense cloud with flashing lightning and surrounded by brilliant light. I saw that from what appeared to be his waist up he looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, and that from there down he looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded him. On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin—. Read the Book of Ezekiel online. Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was what looked something like a vault, sparkling like crystal, and awesome. A Prophecy Against Ammon25 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them. When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings, like the roar of rushing waters, like the voice of the Almighty. The NIV Application Commentary: Ezekiel Part of: The NIV Application Commentary (41 Books) | by Iain M. Duguid | Oct 10, 1999 4.6 out of 5 stars 70 The appearance of the living creatures was like burning coals of fire or like torches. God’s Sure Judgment on Jerusalem. Ezekiel's prophecies correspond in many aspects to Jeremiah's prophecies as regards to the contents. In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. When the living creatures moved, the wheels beside them moved; and when the living creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Idolatry in the Temple. The Prophet's Vision of the Divine Glory. Then there came a voice from above the vault over their heads as they stood with lowered wings. the word of the LORD came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. He was married (see 24:15-18), lived in a house of his own (see 3:24; 8:1) and along with his fellow exiles, though confined to Babylonia, had a relatively free existence there. All four of them had faces and wings. As I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. 1 “Now, son of man, take a sharp sword and use it as a barber’s razor to shave your head and your beard. and the wings of one touched the wings of another. Block Hardcover $62.00 The Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 25–48 (New International Commentary on the Old Testament) by Daniel I. 2 On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin — 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. Update. of
1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. Purpose of Writing: Ezekiel ministered to his generation who were both exceedingly sinful and thoroughly hopeless. Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. 8 In the sixth year, in the sixth month on the fifth day, while I was sitting in my house and the ... Ezekiel 7. When the creatures moved, they also moved; when the creatures stood still, they also stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose along with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. The creatures sped back and forth like flashes of lightning. The book of Ezekiel is the third in a row of the so-called four Major Prophets. Second, God will punish the nations who have wreaked havoc on Israel through their history. Take a third and strike it with the sword all around the city. He was a contemporary of both Jeremiah and Daniel. Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man. Date of Writing: The Book of Ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 B.C. The center of the fire looked like glowing metal. The main theme of the book appears to be threefold. When Jehoiakim’s 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. In no other book is this pattern clearer than in Ezekiel (see Outline). Book. 1 1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. The Valley of Dry Bones. 1 He said to me, “Son of man, # 2:1 The Hebrew phrase ben adam means human being. Author: The Prophet Ezekiel is the author of the book (Ezekiel 1:3). Then there came a voice from above the vault over their heads as they stood with lowered wings. 1 “Now, son of man, take a block of clay, put it in front of you and draw the city of Jerusalem on it. Fire moved back and forth among the creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. Then take a set of scales and divide up the hair. (Recommendation) * Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Such were their faces. Their legs were straight; their feet were like those of a calf and gleamed like burnished bronze. Block Hardcover $60.77 Customers who viewed this item also viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 Ezekiel (The NIV Application Commentary) - Kindle edition by Duguid, Iain M.. 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