Bible book of ezekiel chapter 1

Ezekiel 1 niv bible in my thirtieth year, in the fourth. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god 1. The uncommon introduction to it by a vision of the glory of god, 1. 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. In the new king james version, this chapter is subtitled ezekiels vision of god, and in the new. This chapter contains that extraordinary vision of the divine glory with which the prophet was favored when he received the commission and instructions respecting the discharge of his office, which are contained in the two following chapters. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 1 describes the vision ezekiel had of god and his throne while being one of. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 1 tanakh online torah bible. As you read the entire vision found in ezekiel chapter 1, you will note that the prophet repeatedly used such expressions as looked like, was like, resembled. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiel s inaugural vision. In contrast to various other prophets ezekiel has not been criticised as much.

The chaldee paraphrases the verse, and it came to pass thirty years after the high priest hilkiah had found the book of the law, in the house of the sanctuary, etc. Ezekiel among the captivesnow it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. It is composed of 48 chapters divided almost half before and after the fall of jerusalem. Ezekiels inaugural vision in my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin. Ezekiel, chapter 1 king james version christian answers. Idols are mentioned more often in the book of ezekiel than any other book of the bible 52 times. Jul 03, 2016 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. Please explain what the prophet ezekiel saw in chapters 1.

Ezekiel 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. I believe that he is saying, there was a separation of his life up until this time. 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. The glory of god looks the same way he saw it in chapter 1, loins and all. Ezekiel 1 ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. Ezekiel 1 new international version niv ezekiels inaugural vision. Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river of chebar, that the heavens were opened, and i saw visions of god. His famous vision of gods chariot in chapter 1 inspired countless mystics and poets in the jewish and christian traditions. The prophet by it, as it were, continues the history of. Ezekiel saw the glory of god as he had seen it before ezekiel chapter 1. Ezekiels really concerned with observance of the rituals and laws of the temple. Ezekiel among the captivesnow it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as i was among the captives by the river chebar, that the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god a. Christian tradition associates them with the four evangelists.

Study guide for ezekiel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Ezekiel digs through and sees a room with all kinds of animals and creeping things on the walls. Dec 24, 2007 ezekiel 1 5 called to be a watchman, and to see the glory of the lord duration.

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. Ezekiels inaugural vision 1 in my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while i was among the exiles by the kebar river, the heavens were opened and i saw visions of god. A number of dates in ezekiel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving babylonian records and related accurately to our modern calendar. Ezekiel 1 kjv now it came to pass in the thirtieth bible gateway. Book of ezekiel ezekiel chapter 1 ezekiel chapter 2 ezekiel chapter 3 ezekiel chapter 4 ezekiel chapter 5 ezekiel chapter 6 ezekiel chapter 7 ezekiel chapter 8 ezekiel chapter 9 ezekiel chapter 10 ezekiel chapter 11 ezekiel chapter 12 ezekiel chapter. These are all of the chapters of the book of ezekiel. Various parts of the bible show that god, at times, comes to earth psa. Ezekiel 1 is the first chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.

This book contains prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. The first chapter of ezekiel is about the vision of god. Ezekiel chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The bible also defines the purpose of the cherubim and the wheels under the platform of gods throne. Ezekiel was given prophethood at an age thirty after he saw a majestic vision of gods glory during his captivation in babylon. Ezekiel, chapter 1 united states conference of catholic bishops. The four living creatures with four facesezekiel chapter 1. The common circumstances of the prophecy now to be delivered, the time when it was delivered ezekiel 1. In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king jehoiachins captivity. 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 bible book with full chapters king james version. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Book of ezekiel known to be written by prophet ezekiel and is placed immediately after lamentation in ot.

The time of this divine manifestation to the prophet, ezekiel 1. God himself would return to this temple ezekiel 43. God shows ezekiel this idolatrous image of jealousy but says, just wait, theres worse. Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. Chapter 1 page 803 the book of the prophet ezekiel. Ezekiel 15 called to be a watchman, and to see the glory of the lord duration.

In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day. God asks the prophet, is it is trivial matter for the house of judah to do detestable things they are doing here. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Ezekiel 1 5 called to be a watchman, and to see the glory of the lord duration. Mar 17, 2016 the first chapter of ezekiel is about the vision of god.

Book of ezekiel ezekiel chapter 1 ezekiel chapter 2 ezekiel chapter 3 ezekiel chapter 4 ezekiel chapter 5 ezekiel chapter 6 ezekiel chapter 7. On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of king jehoiachin the word of the lord came to ezekiel the priest, the son of buzi, by the kebar river in the land of the babylonians. Chapter 8 describes the idol worship by the leaders of israel right in the temple. Ezekiel 1 niv ezekiels inaugural vision in my bible gateway. This is a selftest on chapters 1 21 of the book of ezekiel.

Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of ezekiel in the bible king james version. God also showed ezekiel a picture of a new temple in the future ezekiel chapters 4048. The bible book of ezekiel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Verses 56 the lord told ezekiel to look toward the north. Ezekiel 1 new american bible revised edition nabre i. Could i direct you to an old book and there are many good books on this subject, by j. God would send someone from davids family to be their leader ezekiel 37. The book of ezekiel is in the old testament section of the bible.