Christ in the book of ezekiel chapter 23

Outline of the book of ezekiel floral heights church of christ. In fact, later in the chapter, god, through the prophet, pleads with israel, saying, repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions. So, it consists of prophecies declared by prophet ezekiel as revealed to him by god. The book includes graphic descriptions of the disobedience of israel and judah, despite gods kindness chapter 23, compare chapter 16.

The word of the lord came again unto me, saying, ezekiel 23. He is giving his messages to the jews in exile where he is also among. Here, more than ever, we have an anticipation of our lords teaching in john 10. The hebrew name yhezekiel ezekiel means may god strengthen. Several of the authors whose works we have consulted with reference to this chapter have called the language of it repulsive, erotic, crude, indelicate and disgusting. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot.

These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of what many consider to be the most beautiful book in the bible. Ezekiel 23 is the twentythird chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel 23 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Consider what the 3 woes meant in the book of revelation. Division of the land in northern israel among the tribes chapter outline top. Ezekiel chapter 23 pornography in the bible youtube. This chapter describes the spiritual infidelity of israel and judah, pictured as two sisters, to convey the gravity of sin in judah. This commentary has notes that are ment to help you read with understanding. Overview of the book of ezekiel reformed answers to. Ezekiel 2324 new international version niv two adulterous sisters. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Ezekiel was a captive of the babylonians when god called him to be a prophet.

Ezekiel 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. The cup is sometimes the emblem of joy and gladness psalms 23. Ezekiel 2324 niv two adulterous sisters the word of. It shows gods desire for israel to bear fruit which he can bless, however, selfish indulgence had left judah ready for judgment, like a. 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.

If a christian choose worldly prosperity, or his own reputation, or any earthly. Ezekiel chapter kjv king james version yall can keep looking for asparagus christ. The book of ezekiel was likely written between 593 and 565 b. As regards their names, samaria is oholah, jerusalem oholibah. The imagery is similar to that in the sixteenth chapter.

Outline of ezekiel jesus christ our great god and savior. Bibles dig into the word and become a bible expert with amazing facts line of study bibles and more. In chapter 33, a messenger came and gave the news that jerusalem had been destroyed. Ezekiel 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 23 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. Now, before you begin to think about the meaning of this particular verse, go back and start reading from the verse 2 of this chapter ezekiel 20.

Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel bible book with full chapters king james version. In summarizing the history of these israelite cities, god likens them to two sisters who became harlots at a young age 23. Chapter 1 ezekiel sees in vision four living creatures, four wheels, and the glory of god on his throne. Chapter 23 page 429 god chooses ezekiel to warn the jews about their errors and to provide words of hope and encouragement during their captivity. The land will be divided into two parts relative to the sacred portion. We only ask that you give credit to the original creators.

The state of our soul at the time of death is what determines where we spend eternity. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. 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. Ezekiel states a theme that will be repeated several times in this chapter. Ezekiel prophesied about the judgment of jerusalem and other nations in ezekiel 2. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Ezekiel 23 niv two adulterous sisters the word of bible gateway. Ezekiel 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. They are to be considered as nativeborn israelites, exodus 23. Outline of the book of ezekiel ye shall fall by the sword. Since we each dont know our day of death, the time to get right with god is now.

This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Chapter 23 ezekiel, chapter 23 king james version christian. The one shepherd whom jehovah has chosen as king is his servant david, jesus christ ezek. Strengthen your walk with christ with these lifechanging devotionals from your friends at amazing facts. How about we now turn the tables on their own book. Ezekiel 23 the chapter christians dont want you to know about. Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother.

Ezekiel 22 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Ezekiel 23 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Christians claim that this belief is perverted and cannot be from god. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 34 and more. Also, they are to be allotted an inheritance in whatever tribe. Mar 15, 2020 now, before you begin to think about the meaning of this particular verse, go back and start reading from the verse 2 of this chapter ezekiel 20. There the egyptians fondled their breasts and caressed their virgin nipples. Along with the sense of duration, the word bears nuances of. I will stir up your lovers against you, those you turned away from in disgust, and i will bring them against you from every side 23 the babylonians and all the chaldeans, the men of pekod and shoa and koa, and all the assyrians with them, handsome young men, all of them governors and commanders, chariot officers and men of. Two sisters, samaria and jerusalem, committed whoredoms by worshipping idolsboth are destroyed for their lewdness. Ezekiel then spends the rest of his prophecies in telling about the restoration of israel in the future. The twists and turns that take place between birth and the grave dont matter.

There their nipples were handled, there their virgin breasts were first fondled. Ezekiel chapter 2 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Ezekiel overview, 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. I will book the hall for you and you can invite your people and i. In ezekiel 23, the prophet condemns the immorality of both samaria of northern israel 23. These woes are for the punishment, which is coming for their unfaithfulness. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. What is being enjoyed by jesus sheep now proves that he is the leader mankind needs. Study guide for ezekiel 23 by david guzik blue letter bible.

We hope that our outline of ezekiel will help you broaden your understanding of this complex book. Ahmad dedat the master question below is there any christian who can read ezekiel chapter 23 in the meeting hall. Ezekiel chapter 23 verse by verse bible commentary. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Jehoiakims son jehoichin reined in his fathers place in judah at the year 597 bc. In your answer, consider the message of the book of mormons subtitle. Along with the sense of duration, the word bears nuances of permanence, durability, inviolability, irrevocability. God started by showing him an incredible vision of gods traveling throne, with angels with four faces and four wings, and wheels within wheels full of eyes. These lessons take you on a verse by verse study of this fascinating but often neglected book from the old testament. The prophet ezekiel is the author of the book ezekiel 1.

These awesome descriptions probably convince many readers that ezekiel is a book we cant really understand. In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed. As you read on in ezekiel 37 to verse 22, you realize that these two sticks are important in the gathering of israel. He claims to be the fulfiller, as of the prediction of isaiah 40. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.

This long chapter as before ch6 and 20 is a history of the apostasies of gods people from him and the aggravations of those apostasies under the. Explain how you think the linking of the bible and the book of mormon help gather the house of israel. Getting the most out of the new book on ezekiels prophecy. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Divine revelation comes to us from the hand of christ. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. A study of chapter 14 verses 1 through 23 ezekiel 14. If i see sumn flyin in the sky im gonna mistake it for a turkey. Chapter 23 page 825 the book of the prophet ezekiel. In the first two ezekiel announced judgment on jerusalem ezek. 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. This long chapter as before ch6 and 20 is a history of the apostasies of gods people from him and the aggravations of those apostasies under the similitude of corporal whoredom and adultery.

Read ezekiel 34 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. The prophecies of ezekiel concerning the restoration of. Ezekiel 23 new revised standard version nrsv oholah and oholibah. Ezekiel develops the picture of the community and its leaders as flock and shepherds used throughout jeremiah. Ezekiel 23, new international version niv the bible app. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will. Here the kingdoms of israel and judah, the ten tribes and the two, with their capital cities, samaria and jerusalem, are considered.

Ezekiel chapter 23 kjv king james version this chapter is so full of shock and awe metaphors that we all should carefully search our own lives to see what we value higher than god. The word of the lord came again unto me, saying, 2. Except for an elaborate treatment of the feminine forms related to the vehicle of the lords glory, commonly called the shekinah, in chapter one, only enough explanation is given so that you can read the book of ezekiel with understanding. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. One shepherd christ, the great good, chief, only shepherd, that laid down his life for his sheep. And the names of them were aholah the elder, and aholibah her sister.