The prophet ezekiel had a most unenviable assignment. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Ezekiel develops the picture of the community and its leaders as flock and shepherds used throughout jeremiah. And the word of the lord came unto me, saying, ezekiel 34. George barlow, the preachers complete homiletic commentary new york. Instead of caring for the sheep of israel, they cared for themselves. The iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Book of ezekiel chapter 34 kjv audio bible youtube. 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. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Woe to you shepherds of israel who only take care of yourselves.
Ezekiel 34, new international version niv the bible app. 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 chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy.
Their discharge from their trust, for their insufficiency and treachery, ezekiel 34. A promise, that god would take care of his flock, ver. Ezekiel 34 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel 34 is the thirtyfourth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel 34, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Ezekiel 33 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Ezekiel 34 niv the lord will be israels shepherd bible gateway. 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. Ezekiel 34 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Chapter 34 the iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Bible questions with michael pearl episode 061 duration. Ezekiel chapter 34 matthew henry complete commentary on. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet priest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets.
Ezekiel 34 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. He would lay down his life for the sheep, not exploit them. Verse 11 seems to be a reference to jesus as being the true shepherd. Ezekiel chapter 34 new international version 1 the word of the lord came to me.
His business is to warn sinners of their misery and danger. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. Another charge against the strong of the flock, for their injuring the weak, ver. Ezekiel chapter 34 king james version kjv alexander. 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.
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. In the first section of the chapter, the lord confronts the false shepherds who served only themselves. Ezekiel, chapter 34 king james version christian answers. Ezekiel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
Ezekiel chapter 34 explained discover the 66 books of. Some commentators still cling to the notion that a line of rulers, rather than an individual personal. To most modern readers the book of ezekiel is a mystery. Ezekiel turns from the people, to their leaders who have the greatest guilt. Therefore, o ye shepherds, hear the word of the lord. Ezekiel, chapter 34 united states conference of catholic bishops. From this chapter on, ezekiel s messages are mostly comforting, telling of gods grace and faithfulness to his covenant promises. Because god keeps his word, these people look for a future fulfillment. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. As this chapter is gleaned through, the reader is encouraged to reflect on the application to today.
Ezekiel 34 the lord will be israels shepherd 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. Hebrew ot transliteration holy name kjv yechezekel ezekiel 34. 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 34 new international version niv the lord will be israels shepherd. Old testament survey unit 9 quiz 2 flashcards quizlet. John skinner in the expositors bible commentary, p. Ezekiel chapter 34 verse by verse bible commentary. The apostle john experienced a comparable vision when seeing the new jerusalem descend from heaven to the new earth. Chapter 34 page 836 the book of the prophet ezekiel. This chapter of ezekiel 34 is absolutely beautiful.
Ezekiel, bible commentary, a message for gods people. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Woe to the shepherds of israel who have been pasturing themselves. Ezekiel 34 the message msg when the sheep get scattered. Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of israel, prophesy, and tell them, even to the shepherds, thus says the lord the lord. Reading through chapter 34, you cannot miss these two words i will.
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. 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. The glory of jehovah, which is the visible sign of gods presence with his people israel, plays an important role in ezekiel. 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. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. 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. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. The good shepherd chapter outline top in ezekiel 34. Ezekiel chapter 34 matthew henry complete commentary. Chapter 34 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. 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. 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.
The prophet is commanded to declare the dreadful judgments of god against the covetous shepherds of israel, who feed themselves, and not their flocks. The shepherds have violated the economics of their. In ezekiel, the metaphor is seen only in this chapter and in 37. 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. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Ezekiel 34 the iniquities and calamities of gods israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Ezekiel mentions the cloud in the following references. In zekes case, the encounter is with the glory of god, which appears above that fourfaced chariot wheel thing. Ezekiel 34 is the chapter wherein god denounces the leaders of israel as false shepherds for their poor care of his people. The church leaders clergy will answer to great god of israel. The glory is represented as a cloud that is resting in the sanctuary of the temple compare with exodus 40.
I shall rescue them from wherever they have been scattered on the day of clouds and darkness. This is repeated, that it might be observed, and for the confirmation of it. Son of man, prophesy against the shepherdleaders of israel. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. 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. 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. Ezekiel 36, new international version niv the bible app. Doom to you shepherds of israel, feeding your own mouth. 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. Few can handle ezekiel s relentless denunciations, his unconventional antics, his repetitive style, and his bewildering array of topics. Book of the prophet ezekiel chapter 34 wordproject. Ezekiel 34 nasb prophecy against the shepherds of bible gateway. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
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. Woe to the shepherds of israel who feed themselves. 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. Chapter 34 ezekiel, chapter 34 king james version christian. Woe be to the shepherds of israel that do feed themselves. 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.
A high charge exhibited against them for their negligence, their unskillfulness, and unfaithfulness in the management of public affairs, ezekiel 34. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. The word of the lord came to me, saying, ezekiel 34. 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. It certainly appears that he had ezekiel 34 in mind. He was declaring to those discerning jews that he was the true and righteous shepherd of whom ezekiel spokethe messiah. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. Everyone needs to read this 34th chapter of ezekiel. While ezekiel 34 reflects gods care for his sheep like other shepherding passages, e.