I am expanding the lectionary text to include verses 110 which is essential for understanding what. Again the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, speak to the children of your people, and. God had before ordered him to speak tenderly to them, and to assure them of the mercy which he had in store for them. Watch our overview video on the second part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Joshua is an example of a civil leader called a shepherd numbers 27. I will judge between one sheep and another, and between rams and goats. Ezekiel 34, new living translation nlt the bible app.
The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. In the last chapters of his book, he tells of yahweh blessing israel chapter 36 and the dry bones coming to life, symbolizing israels restoration. 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 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections. Then we will examine ezekiel 34, relating it to old and new testament passages about. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Ezekiel 34 is the thirtyfourth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Israels leaders are indicted for their failure to care for the nation. Ezekiel 34 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church.
Ezekiel 34 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This selfishness is characteristic of the unfaithful shepherd comp. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Bible commentary on the book of ezekiel, chapter 34, by dr.
The iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely. Ezekiel 34 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Ezekiel 34 uses the metaphor of shepherding to illustrate how israels leaders shepherds oppressed the people flock within gods.
Meaning those false ones who fleeced the flock for personal gain verses 34, rather than fed or led righteously. Behold, i judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats. Read and study ezekiel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. God is identifying that, over the course of israels history, a chief cause of its despicable behavior and the resulting cultural deterioration was an almost continuous breakdown of leadership. In the language of the street, she paid the johns to have sex with her, rather than the other way around. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another, separating the sheep from the goats. Ezekiel 34 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The meaning must be that god will provide for his people plantations which will bring. Israels failure of leadership ezekiel 34 bible commentary. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in.
In his book ezekiel gives exact dates for his prophecies. 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. Ezekiel 34 commentary, this commentary has been valued for generations and consulted by bible scholars everywhere. Behold, i judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams. Ezekiels oracle broadens the reference to include the whole class of. Like jeremiah, ezekiel ministered in the years immediately preceding and immediately following the fall of jerusalem in 586 b. Ezekiel 34, new king james version nkjv the bible app. And as for you, o my flock, thus saith the lord god. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 34 and more. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. As for you, my flock, this is what the sovereign lord says.
Behold, i myself, even i, will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Jeremiah is an example of a spiritual leader who was called a shepherd jeremiah 17. Behold, i judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the. Ezekiel 34 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In other words, between one and another of the flock. Ezekiel therefore prophesied in babylon for at least 22 years. Watch our overview video on the first part of the book of ezekiel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. One shepherd christ, the great good, chief, only shepherd, that laid down his life for his sheep my servant david the seed of david, the beloved one, who was typified by david, and is in other places. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the. Study ezekiel 34 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 34, where god has a word to the shepherds of his people and the flock, granting his assurance. Another promise that god would in the fulness of time send the messiah, to be the great and good shepherd of the sheep. Study guide for ezekiel 34 by david guzik blue letter bible.
As for you, o my flock the prophet, having finished what he had to say to the shepherds, now delivers gods message to the flock. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. They shall be deprived officio et beneficioboth of the work and of the wages. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Ezekiel 34 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
A frequent title for kings and deities in the ancient near east. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. They are not all alike to be saved and blessed, but only those who turn in. Ezekiel 34 is addressed to those people of god who have been living in exile in babylon. Behold, i judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and male goats. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
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