It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. The shepherds of this chapter were not the religious leaders of the people, but rulers who sought in their government not the good of the people but. Even though the distance between ezekiel 33 and 34 does not reflect the historical experience, ezekiel gives us profound theology. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on.
In this chapter, ezekiel prophecies against the irresponsible shepherds of israel and states that god will instead seek out gods sheep and become. Another charge against the strong of the flock, for. In the first 11 verses, god uses the prophet to chastize the leaders of the nation for failing to lead the people rightly in their walk with jehovah god. 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. Historically, of course, the restoration did not happen for decades. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on ezekiel 34. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. In this poetic description of israels history, one could match details of the story with events in israels history such as saying the marriage covenant described in ezekiel 16.
The three days and the three nights study resources. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Nov 20, 2011 a search and rescue operation ezekiel 34. I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away. 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, ezekiel.
Even though the book of ezekiel deals with the southern kingdom of judah, israel is a theological term for gods. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. The lord not only has strong remedies for desperate diseases. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets.
Behold, i myself, even i, will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. The passage is found in the book bearing the name of the prophet ezekiel, chapter 34. In the last chapters of his book, he tells of yahweh blessing israel chapter 36and the dry. Ezekiel 34 is the thirtyfourth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Woe to you shepherds of israel who only take care of yourselves. The meaning must be that god will provide for his people plantations. This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. God promised to rescue his precious flock, not only from the unfaithful shepherds ezekiel 34. Ezekiel 34, new living translation nlt the bible app. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 34, where god has a word to the shepherds of his people and the flock, granting his assurance. In reading this verse hastily we are apt to overlook the new and very interesting idea introduced in each succeeding clause of it.
I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong i will destroy. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Ezekiel chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary on. She did not do things the normal way but was far worse than a common street walker. Even a casual reading will reveal the connection between ezekiel 34 and the sheep and goats judgment scene in matthew 25. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 34 and more. Ezekiel 34 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
In these verses we have an account of the great wickedness of the people of israel, especially in worshipping idols, notwithstanding the great favours that god had conferred upon them, by. As shepherds go after their flocks when they get scattered, im going after my sheep. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. Ezekiel chapter 16 matthew henry complete commentary. It ranks second in actual word count among the prophetic books 39,407 words as compared to jeremiahs 42,659, and stands. Ezekiel 34 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The history shows that for a long time it had been eminently true of the rulers, and especially of the kings of israel. Ezekiel prophesies that the shepherds of the lord here the rulers as well as the priests have not taken care of their sheep. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. It also represented the good shepherds tender care of the souls of his people. I will bind up t the injured and strengthen the weak, u but the sleek and the strong i will destroy.
Study ezekiel 33 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The peoples leaders have failed but there is a search and rescue operation going on. Ezekiel 34 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Israels leaders are indicted for their failure to care for the nation.
The scriptural record chronicles that an occasional noah, abraham, joseph, moses, joshua, david, or another good leader arose among them, but ezekiel 34 succinctly summarizes judahs leadership, in particular, as shepherds who ruled for their own wellbeing rather than the citizens. In the language of the street, she paid the johns to have sex with her, rather than the other way around. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. Not only is the throne of grace made appreciable by sickness. A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 124 hermeneia. Everyone knows the story jesus told about the good shepherd who went in search of the one sheep that was lost luke 15.
Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Study guide for ezekiel 34 by david guzik blue letter bible. Now, says ezekiel, just such an operation is going on. Ezekiel 34 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was written by frederick brotherton meyer, a contemporary and friend of d. Godly leadership existed in short supply throughout most of israels relationship with god. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. I am expanding the lectionary text to include verses 110 which is. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. Preface the book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets.
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 chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 34 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Ezekiel 34 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ezekiel 16 still god is justifying himself in the desolations he is about to bring upon jerusalem. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ezekiel picking up today in chapter 34, verse 1. No rank or office can exempt from the reproofs of gods word, men who neglect their duty, and abuse the trust reposed in them. Upon reading the foregoing articles of impeachment drawn up, in gods name, against the shepherds of israel, we cannot but look upon the shepherds with a just indignation, and upon the flock with a tender compassion.
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. I will destroy the fat and the strong i will destroy those cruel and imperious shepherds who abuse their authority. I will find my sheep and rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on that dark and cloudy day. Ezekiel 34 is addressed to those people of god who have been living in exile in babylon. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. 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. Ezekiel 16 is the sixteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ill rescue them from all the places theyve been scattered to in the storms. Study ezekiel 34 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel 34 new international version niv the lord will be israels shepherd. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. Read ezekiel 34 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
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