The city of tyre still exists today, so i wondered when this prophecy had or would take place. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. I was deep in a bible study of ezekiel and jeremiah concerning the prophesies of the downfall of jerusalem, when i read the 2628 chapters of ezekiel concerning the destruction of tyre. Such a statement as this was never made concerning any human being who ever lived on earth. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created. Study of the glory of god in the book of ezekiel may be just the prescription the great physician has to remedy your need.
The story of ezekiels call as a prophet spans the first three chapters of the book of ezekiel. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. This chapter contains a prophecy against the king of tyre and a prophecy against neighbouring sidon, concluding with a promise. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created until unrighteousness was found in you. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Ezekiel is not mentioned anywhere else in the scriptures.
Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. I was deep in a bible study of ezekiel and jeremiah concerning the prophesies of the downfall of jerusalem, when i read the 26 28 chapters of ezekiel concerning the destruction of tyre. 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. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Read ezekiel 28 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel 28 the word of the lord came to me again, saying. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material.
Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i am the lord. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Moreover the word of the lord came to me, saying, son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of tyre. When i gather the people of israel from the nations where they have been scattered, i will be proved holy through them in the sight of the nations. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Thou wast perfect in thy ways as the evil angels also were. 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 a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This chapter records a parable about the fate of the useless grapevine as a symbol of the nation of israel at that time. Blue letter bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel is also one of the prophets who lived in exile. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. Study ezekiel 28 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
He was the pinnacle of what god can create by fiat. You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for so i ordained you. Ezekiel 28 the word of the lord came to me again, saying, copy options. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. We neither find any references to the book in the nt but remarkable parallels see paragraph on peculiarities. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created from the time that tyre became a kingdom, or this king was set over it, everything was wisely conducted, and all things happily succeeded. The book of ezekiel is the third in a row of the socalled four major prophets. He as a man, but it is here owned that he was a very considerable man and one that made a mighty figure in his day. In eden in the midst of all delights the workmanship now the prophet notes their joys, musick, and songs, both to loud, and to softer musick, as the lute, and tabret in the day of their kings coronation, and all this on instruments of most exquisite make, and of their own artists work. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created till wickedness was found in you. It is possible that isaiah 14 refers to a military power that has gone beyond the bounds of pride and ezekiel 28 refers to a commercial power that has gone beyond the bounds of pride cf. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets.
These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Ezekiel 28 prince of tyre represents satan, in rebellion in heaven 1 but the deceived ones will turn against satan 6 king of tyre represents satan on earth, compared to his origin 11 zidon, the last enemies destroyed at the end of the years 20 the righteous inherit the earth universe at peace 24 for a chart showing relationships between verses here and ones in revelation, go. A study of the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28. This and the following verse renew still more clearly the comparison with adam. He is here spoken of as having lived in great splendour, v. The glory of god may well be viewed as the theme of the book, because ezekiels ministry begins with a vision of gods glory and emphasizes it throughout the book 1.
The dirge of the prince of tyre, answering to the dirge of the state. Though you are human, not divine, you have allowed yourself to think. Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. The prince of tyrus is here compared to one of these, on account of the high power which he. A lament over the king of tyre 14 you were anointed as a guardian cherub, for i had ordained you.
Holman old testament commentary ezekiel holman old testament commentaries by mark rooker and. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the antichrist near the end of the current historical era. Kjv, word study bible, leathersoft, purple, red letter edition. Ezekiel 28, new international version niv the bible app. I have thrown you down from the mountain of god and destroyed you. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. Ezekiel 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 28 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 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth the prophet here alludes to the cherubim in the temple of solomon, which were a part of the ark, being made of beaten gold, and therefore were with it anointed, and were very large, and covered the mercyseat with their wings. That is what is suggested in the wording of this passage he was the seal of perfection, the most perfect creation, full of wisdom and beauty. Then they will know that i am the sovereign lord 25 this is what the sovereign lord says. Ezekiel 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english.
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