Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Read all of ezekiel 47 verse 1 1 afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house. And by the river on the banks thereof, on this side and on. Ezekiel, god strengtheneth or hardeneth, was the son of buzi, a priest probably of the family of zadok.
This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Therefore, god told the prophet ezekiel to give them a sign by acting as if he were going into exile before the rebellious house. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 47 describes the river of life flowing from the temple which its increasing depth, and the borders of the land. Ezekiel 47 is the fortyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible this book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. In ezekiel chapters 4048 we read of the visions that god gave to ezekiel of the coming millennial kingdom of the lord jesus christ. World wide study bible ezekiel 47 christian classics. Commentary on ezekiel 47 by matthew henry blue letter bible. The final section of ezekiel, chapters 4048, give the ideal picture of a new temple. Haydock the doctrine of the gospel, and the study of the sacred books, have the most salutary effects. An appointment of the borders of the land of canaan, which was to be divided by lot to the tribes of israel and the strangers that sojourned among them, ezekiel. His book contains some of the most difficult and disputed prophecies in the old testament. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. Ezekiels last vision free bible commentary in easy english.
What kind of fruit trees with healing leaves are spoken of in ezekiel. He notices the river flow by the altar, flow out the east side of the temple. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on ezekiel chapters 40 to 48. 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.
He notices the river flow by the altar, flow out the east side of the temple, and rush into the lifeless waters of the dead sea. And by the river, upon the bank thereof, shall grow all trees for meat see the note on ezekiel 47. Ezekiel chapter 47 matthew henry complete commentary on. Ezekiel 47 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. The river of life sermon by ivan casteel, ezekiel 47. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Ezekiel overview spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Trapp gave a typical spiritualized explanation of this river. Ezekiel had to shave his head and his beard ezekiel 5. Study ezekiel 47 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand.
The book of kings ends with doom, jeremiah is all doom, ezekiel begins with doom but ends with consolation, while isaiah is all consolation, so we place doom alongside doom and consolation. Again, we must look to revelation for the meaning of this. The vision of the holy waters issuing out of the temple, and their virtue. The final section of ezekiel, chapters 4048, give the ideal. Ezekiel 47 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. He was one of those who went into exile with jehoiachin ii kings 24. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this prophetic book. Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Verses 112 this part of ezekiels vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. Barnes notes forerunner commentary jamieson, fausset, and brown john wesleys notes matthew henry peoples commentary nt robertsons word pictures nt scofield. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. This is the area which god swore to give to the nation eze 47.
The biblical vision explained the river the rich passage of ezekiel 47. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The biblical vision explained the rivertree project. Matthew henrys bible commentary concise these waters signify the gospel of christ, which went forth from jerusalem, and spread into the countries about. This part of ezekiel s vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. On this whole vision the remarks of thomson, in the land and the book pp. Ezekiel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Study ezekiel 47 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The talmudic arrangement of the major prophets is jeremiah, ezekiel, and isaiah, the departure from the true historical order being justified thus. If anything proves that this is a heavenly temple it is this.
The book of ezekiel would have been hidden away nignaz sefer yehezkel. Chapters 2548 new international commentary on the old testament, 1997, 1998. In his commentary, daniel block has a very good map. The passage is too long to quote, but i would encourage you to read the portion. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. The vision of the holy waters, their rise, extent, depth, and healing virtue, the plenty of fish in them, and an account of the trees growing on the banks of them, ezekiel 47. The happy fruit to the earth at large of gods dwelling with israel in holy fellowship is that the blessing is no longer restricted to the one people and locality, but is to be diffused with comprehensive catholicity through the whole world. Ezekiel 47 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The happy fruit to the earth at large of gods dwelling with israel in holy fellowship is that the blessing is no longer restricted to the one people and locality, but is to be diffused with comprehensive catholicity through the. The rabbis were greatly troubled by the fact that the book of ezekiel gives certain laws, chiefly as to the temple procedures, which actually contradict the laws given in the book of leviticus. Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple. The boundaries and principles of allotment of the land.
Ezekiel 47 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. What kind of fruit trees with healing leaves are spoken of in ezekiel chapter 47. Ezekiel 47 is the fortyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The book ends with god showing ezekiel how the temple will be rebuiltsoon to be an episode of this old old old old house, and tells him how the land will be distributed among the different tribes of israel and gods presence will return to jerusalem. 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.
God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. This part of ezekiels vision must so necessarily have a mystical and spiritual meaning that thence we conclude the other parts of his vision have a mystical and spiritual meaning also. Ezekiel 47 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study guide for ezekiel 47 by david guzik blue letter bible. Ezekiel chapter 47 verse by verse bible commentary.
This describes a land whose territory is considerably less than that promised to abraham gen 15. The first twelve verses of this chapter deal with the vision of rivers of living water flowing from the temple, beginning as a small streamlet and multiplying as they flowed outwards. By these trees may be understood, the plenteous provisions of the gospel, the precious promises of the sacred word, and the privileges of believers, as communicated to their souls by the quickening spirit. An appointment of the borders of the land of canaan, which was to be divided by lot to the tribes of israel and the strangers. With a commentary, critical, philological, and exegetical classic reprint by ebenezer henderson feb 9, 2017 3. When it empties into the sea, the salty water there becomes fresh. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel 24. In chapters 4042 he was given a description of the temple that will be built. Study hints for thinking further, a study guide for teachers, discusses the five questions below to help with class preparation and in conducting class discussion.
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