Ezekiel 34, new king james version nkjv the bible app. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. The book as a whole serves as a source of symbols and imagery for the book of revelation, such as the eating of the scroll ezekiel 2. From this chapter on, ezekiel s messages are mostly comforting, telling of gods grace and faithfulness to his covenant promises. Ezekiel, chapter 34 united states conference of catholic bishops. The book of ezekiel describes what its like to suddenly encounter someone or something completely strange and different from everything youve known and experienced up until that point.
The iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. The apostle john experienced a comparable vision when seeing the new jerusalem descend from heaven to the new earth. The prophet is commanded to declare the dreadful judgments of god against the covetous shepherds of israel, who feed themselves, and not their flocks. John skinner in the expositors bible commentary, p. Old testament survey unit 9 quiz 2 flashcards quizlet. The lord reproves those shepherds who do not feed the flockin the last days, the lord will gather the lost sheep of israelthe messiah will be. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. The good shepherd chapter outline top in ezekiel 34. Son of man, prophesy against the shepherdleaders of israel.
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. Ezekiel 33 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, bible commentary, a message for gods people. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. Bible questions with michael pearl episode 061 duration. Ezekiel 34, new international version niv the bible app. Verse 11 seems to be a reference to jesus as being the true shepherd.
Look, i myself shall take care of my flock and look after it 12 as a shepherd looks after his flock when he is with his scattered sheep, so shall i look after my sheep. Some commentators still cling to the notion that a line of rulers, rather than an individual personal. Ezekiel 34 the lord will be israels shepherd bible. While ezekiel 34 reflects gods care for his sheep like other shepherding passages, e. Jan 09, 2008 the beginning of the chapter v 110 talks about false shepherds, pastors or leaders of israel who abused their power and took advantage of their people. Their discharge from their trust, for their insufficiency and treachery, ezekiel 34. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. He was called to preach a message of coming judgment to the rebellious children of israel, on the occasion of the lords delivery of the nation into enslavement under the babylonians. Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of israel, prophesy, and say unto them, thus saith the lord god unto the shepherds. Ezekiel 36, new international version niv the bible app. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, ezekiel 34. Therefore, o ye shepherds, hear the word of the lord. Ezekiel 34 is the thirtyfourth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel.
Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Reading through chapter 34, you cannot miss these two words i will. Few can handle ezekiel s relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of israel, prophesy, and tell them, even to the shepherds, thus says the lord the lord. As shown in the associated timeline for this page, ezekiel 34 timeline, with the birth of the nation of israel was the beginning of the return of the jews back. Chapter 34 the iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Ezekiel 34 the message msg when the sheep get scattered. Ezekiel turns from the people, to their leaders who have the greatest guilt. The prophet ezekiel had a most unenviable assignment. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god.
Study guide for ezekiel 34 by david guzik blue letter bible. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet priest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. Another charge exhibited against those of the flock that were fat and strong, for the injuries they did to those that were weak and feeble, ezek. These words reveal that this paragraph, like the one before it, is still speaking of the judgment, not merely of the evil rulers, but of the sheep themselves.
As this chapter is gleaned through, the reader is encouraged to reflect on the application to today. Book of ezekiel chapter 34 kjv audio bible youtube. Ezekiel 34 niv the lord will be israels shepherd bible gateway. A promise, that god would take care of his flock, ver.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Ezekiel 33 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The beginning of the chapter v 110 talks about false shepherds, pastors or leaders of israel who abused their power and took advantage of their people. Woe to you shepherds of israel who only take care of yourselves. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction.
This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel chapter 34 explained discover the 66 books of. Ezekiel, chapter 34 king james version christian answers. Ezekiel chapter 34 matthew henry complete commentary on. I shall rescue them from wherever they have been scattered on the day of clouds and darkness. Ezekiel chapter 34 matthew henry complete commentary. The glory of jehovah, which is the visible sign of gods presence with his people israel, plays an important role in ezekiel. In the first section of the chapter, the lord confronts the false shepherds who served only themselves.
A high charge exhibited against them for their negligence, their unskillfulness, and unfaithfulness in the management of public affairs, ezekiel 34. Ezekiel chapter 34 new international version 1 the word of the lord came to me. Woe to the shepherds of israel who have been pasturing themselves. Ezekiel 34 new international version niv the lord will be israels shepherd. Ezekiel 34 the iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Ezekiel 34 shows the love and care that the lord has for the nation of israel, and the judgment that he has imposed on those that were in charge of teaching the ways of the lord to the people of israel. Take thou also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof, according to the number of the days that thou shalt lie upon thy side, three hundred and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof. Ezekiel chapter 34 king james version kjv alexander. Another charge against the strong of the flock, for their injuring the weak, ver.
Why havent his prophecies been fulfilled particularly those beginning with chapter 38 or 40 some people reason that jesus would have fulfilled them if he hadnt been rejected. Chapter 34 ezekiel, chapter 34 king james version christian. Hebrew ot transliteration holy name kjv yechezekel ezekiel 34. It certainly appears that he had ezekiel 34 in mind. A gracious promise that god would take care of his flock, though they did not, and that it should not always suffer as it had done by their maladministrations, ezek. The church leaders clergy will answer to great god of israel. Chapter 34 page 836 the book of the prophet ezekiel. The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiel s ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1. He would lay down his life for the sheep, not exploit them. Ezekiel 34 is the chapter wherein god denounces the leaders of israel as false shepherds for their poor care of his people. Ezekiel believed that the old idea of children being punished for their fathers sins was wrong and he says that a righteous man who does what is just and right, he will surely live as in chapter 18. 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.
Chapter 34 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, 2 son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of israel, prophesy, and say unto them, thus saith the lord god unto the shepherds. Woe be to the shepherds of israel that do feed themselves. This chapter of ezekiel 34 is absolutely beautiful. His business is to warn sinners of their misery and danger. The word of the lord came to me, saying, ezekiel 34. The shepherds have violated the economics of their.
Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 34 wordproject. The glory is represented as a cloud that is resting in the sanctuary of the temple compare with exodus 40. He was declaring to those discerning jews that he was the true and righteous shepherd of whom ezekiel spokethe messiah. Ezekiel develops the picture of the community and its leaders as flock and shepherds used throughout jeremiah. Ezekiel 34 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Now in this chapter the shepherds of israel, their rulers both in church and state, are called to an account, as having been very much accessory to the sin and ruin of israel, by their neglecting to do the duty of their place. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Woe to the shepherds of israel who feed themselves. This is repeated, that it might be observed, and for the confirmation of it. 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. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english.
Everyone needs to read this 34th chapter of ezekiel. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. Doom to you shepherds of israel, feeding your own mouth. George barlow, the preachers complete homiletic commentary new york. Ezekiel mentions the cloud in the following references. Instead of caring for the sheep of israel, they cared for themselves. The diseased have ye not strengthened, neither have ye healed that which was sick, neither have ye bound up that which was broken, neither have ye brought again that which was driven away, neither have ye sought that which was lost.
In zekes case, the encounter is with the glory of god, which appears above that fourfaced chariot wheel thing. Ezekiel chapter 34 verse by verse bible commentary. Hi annie, what the lord is saying here through his servant ezekiel, is first about the wicked rulers of the jews, that condemned the lord jesus without a cause. Because god keeps his word, these people look for a future fulfillment.
Ezekiel 34 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of ezekiel s. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. Ezekiel 34 nasb prophecy against the shepherds of bible gateway.
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