A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. Ezekiel s vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. Ezekiels first prophecy was in the year 593 bc and he continued to prophesy for about 20 years. God announced, through the prophet, that israel will be restored to her land in blessing under the leadership of david, my servant who shall be king over them ezekiel 37. The summary of ezekiels good news is found in vv 1214, which culminates with these words. The vision of dry bones revivified, symbolizing israels death and resurrection. Ezekiel dates his last message as in the year 571 bc. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This book was written to encourage the israelites in their most difficult hour. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
The explanation in the last verses of the text somewhat departs from the tenor of the. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. If for no other reason, the book of ezekiel merits careful study so. The most common structure for ezekiel breaks the book into four sections. Dec 10, 2017 but if they know anything, its likely to be ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 37 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The vision of a resurrection from death to life, and it is a. The spirit of the lord, a powerful impulse of his upon the prophet. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. Evidently, god will grant them a hundred years of life to learn and accept his way.
Behind the vision in ezekiel 37 are two literary formsthe communal lament psalm and the prophetic message of deliverance. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 37 and more. But if they know anything, its likely to be ezekiel 37. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. Lockman to help understand the context of ezekiel s message of hope in chapter 37, study the following diagram of the book. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. You shall live ezekiel 37 february 1 2 as chapter 37 opens, it appears to continue right on from the prophecy of israels restoration in the previous chapter. Keith wagner last weekend lin and i took several hikes in the smoky mountains. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And carried me out in the spirit or, and the lord brought me out in the spirit.
The prophet is not just credible but sufficiently audible. In communal laments, the people poured out their pain in fervent cries for deliverance. This vision took place while israel was in babylonian captivity so sometime between 586 b. Consider the great hope that was there offered to the people of israel, to be realized at the time of christs return and reign, when they would ultimately return from. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading secrets of the dry bones. The prophet ezekiel you shall know i am the lord bible study notes prepared by carey dillinger beginning march, 2003 for use in the adult class at the church of. God approaches ezekiel as the divine warrior, riding in his battle chariot. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet priest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 37 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. Yet, ezekiel 37 has been a favorite with centuries of christian readers and has spawned a very well.
The vision of a resurrection from death to life, and it is a glorious resurrection. Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. Ezekiel was prophesying that one day the book of mormon the stick or scroll of. There is almost certainly a double meaning here, referring to both breath and gods spirit. Such, i imagine, is the case with ezekiel 37, the famous dry bones passage. It is highly probable that all this passed in vision. The lyrics include a litany of various bones, their connections, and an address that they listen to ezekiels prophecy. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Ezekiel 37 is the thirtyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Few people these days, or so it seems, know much about the long, complex, and exceedingly odd book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel 37 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 37.
Those in the second resurrection will be raised to life as physical, fleshandblood human beings. They will live in a peaceful, prosperous world free from the demonic influence of satan. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the prophets eye. The hand of the lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 37. Verses 114 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. The people wondered if the lord was truly lord and truly faithful.
Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones. The chariot is drawn by four living creatures, each. Study ezekiel 37 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The threatenings of the destruction of judah and jerusalem for their sins, which we had in the former part of this book, were not so terrible, but the promises of their restoration and deliverance for the glory of god, which we have here in the latter part of the book, are as comfortable. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Chapters 111the call of the prophet and the plight of the people of jerusalem in light of their sin and rebellion. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book moves on to anticipate the destruction of jerusalem and the temple, explains this as gods punishment, and closes with the promise of a new beginning and a new temple. Jeremiah was still in judah while ezekiel was with the exiles. Ezekiel the dry bones and the spirit of life ezekiel 37. Ezekiel looked down and prophesied upon the bones in the valley, and they became human bodies.
The hand of the lord was upon me the prophetic influence was communicated. The hand of the lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the lord, gods servants learn nothing until they have an experience similar to that of ezekiel. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. Bible matthew henrys commentary ezekiel 37 ezekiel 37 matthew henrys commentary. Ezekiel s vision is not one that is regulated strictly to some distant time past, but one that speaks in the face of all places of spiritual and emotional exile and death. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and i will place you. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiels vision is not one that is regulated strictly to some distant time past, but one that speaks in the face of all places of spiritual and emotional exile and death. The valley is probably that mentioned early in the book, ezekiel 3. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Ezekiel 37 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. But it is also designed to encourage each of us, no matter how dead or lifeless your present situation appears to be, there is still hope for the future.
Ezekiel 37 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. One particular trail led us to ownbys cabin, located in fighting creek, deep in the woods. It is a restoration so wide and so deep that any fair examination of israels history must confess that it has not yet happened. The dried bones convey a life giving message to the dejected ones. The threatenings of the destruction of judah and jerusalem for their sins, which we had in the former part of this book, were not so terrible, but the promises of their restoration and deliverance for the glory of god, which we have here in the. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian. 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. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets.
And set me down in the midst of the valley full of bones the first and great object of this prophecy seems evidently to be the restoration of the jews from the babylonish. The vision of dry bones is more interesting when we read between the lines. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiel s vision of the valley of dry bones. The hand of the lord was upon me i was actuated by a divine power. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 37 describes the valley of dry bones. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. The lack of the knowledge of god, or the lack of the desire to know him and to have fellowship with him, is the basic reason for the life that is not pleasing to him ezekiel, part 1 and also that is the same reason for not having the victorious life and not being able to enjoy the spiritual blessings in their fullness ezekiel, part 2. However, they lay unburied in the open valley, which encouraged the hopes of their resurrection, as of the two witnesses, rev. Ezekiels oracles, whether dated or not, end with a simple phrase. Skin and flesh covered them, and the wind was then told to blow upon these bodies.
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