This, of course, helps support the authenticity of daniels book as a product of the sixth century b. We should carefully consider the account of his actions in ezekiel 28. The dirge of the prince of tyre, answering to the dirge of the state. The word of the lord came to me again, saying, son of man, say to the prince of tyre, thus says the lord god. The sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald with gold. The chariot is drawn by four living creatures, each. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus see ezekiel 27. Ezekiel 28 prophecy against tyre 26 i in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, the word of the l ord came to me. Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of tyre and say to him.
On the other hand, while the hebrew vorlage of lxx ezekiel 28. The order is different here in ezekiel, which includes only nine of the twelve stones of exodus 28. Therefore, god told the prophet ezekiel to give them a sign by acting as if he were going into exile before the rebellious house. This being is a created being, not one who was born. Chapters available ezekiel coffman commentaries on the.
Ezekiel had been taken captive in 597 bc and was being held captive in babylon when god gave him the vision. 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. 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. God approaches ezekiel as the divine warrior, riding in his battle chariot. In a long set of prophecies about tyre and its king, predicting their fall and. And thou shalt say to the people of the land, thus saith the lord to. Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus, and say unto him, thus saith the lord god. Ezekiel 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. Ezekiel 28, coffman commentaries on the bible, 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.
Therefore say to them, thus saith the lord jehovah. Byou werethe seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Proclamation against the king of tyre the word of the lord came to me again, saying, son of man, say to the prince of tyre, thus says the lord god. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. The fall of satan described in ezekiel 28 taylor marshall. You were the signet of perfection, 1 c full of wisdom and d perfect in beauty you were in e eden, the garden of god. It ranks second in actual word count among the prophetic books 39,407 words as compared to jeremiahs 42,659, and stands third in size in the entire bible behind psalms and jeremiah. This chapter contains a prophecy against the king of tyre and a prophecy against neighbouring sidon, concluding with a promise that israel will be. Ezekiel prophesies the fall of the king of tyre in a highly symbolic lament. The lamentation over the fall of the king of tyre commences with a picture of the superterrestrial glory of his position, so as to correspond to his selfdeification as depicted in the foregoing word of god. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1.
Notes on the literary structure of the book of ezekiel. Son of man, take up a lamentation for the king of tyre, and say to him, thus says the lord god. In spite of its size, this book may well be the most neglected of the prophets. Nov 22, 2003 returning to the passage, mention is again made in ezekiel s book of the prophet daniel 28. His clear and curious description of the king of tyre shows that this was indeed a ruler over the prince of tyre, ruling over him in a spiritual sense.
This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. You can find the best commentary on ezekiel for you using the tools on the right side. Nor can any wisdom, except that which the lord gives, lead to happiness in this world or in that which is to come. Ezekiel had to shave his head and his beard ezekiel 5. He is compared to the beautiful, perfect, first human in paradis. But this mighty angel grew proud and vain in his beauty. Here are the two books that have helped me deal with my american, twentieth. Jan 09, 2017 we believe it is the same person spoken of as lucifer in isaiah 14. I shall be replenished, now that she is laid waste, 3 therefore thus says the lord g od.
Well, tell them this as a message from the lord yahweh. The city of tyre still exists today, so i wondered when this prophecy had or would take place. Jan 02, 2020 before his fall, satan was indeed a beautiful creature ezekiel 28. You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. The tyrians gloat over jerusalems destruction, anticipating profit in the absence of a trade competitor ezek. Ezekiel 28 coffman commentaries on the bible bible. Several chapters are spent judging and lamenting over the nation of tyre including a portion of chapter 28 which has a section of lament for the king of tyre. The book of ezekiel is the third of the books of the major prophets, coming after the books of isaiah and jeremiah in the christian canon. Mearon narrative of 3 enoch and ezekiel 28 marquette university. And as is usual in texts that have a mystical meaning some passages here refer primarily to the king. There will be no further delay over any words of mine. Jun 26, 2020 the first section of the book ezekiel gives messages of judgment to gods people. Whatever word i speak will be performed declares the lord god.
Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Because your heart is lifted up, and you say, i am a god, i sit in the seat of gods, in the midst of the seas. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. The court of tyre with its kings had for many ages been famous but sin ruins it. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. God intended ezekiel to give a message to israel by means of the experiences in his life ezekiel. Thou sealest up this has been translated, thou drawest thy own likeness.
The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book. Religions the tyrian king in mt and lxx ezekiel 28. He surreptitiously broadcasts his evil, spiritual intents into our minds, subtly working to turn each member of the little flock away from god ephesians 2. Ezekiel, daniel ot volume 12 reformation commentary on. Those inferences that we get about satans origin and destiny come in large measure from isaiah 14 and ezekiel 28. Because your heart is lifted up, and you say, i am a god, i sit in the seat of gods, in the midst of the seas, yet you are a man, and not a god, though you set your heart as the heart of a god behold, you are wiser than daniel. 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. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary john gills exposition of. Ezekiel chapter 12 explained discover books of the bible.
Precious stones are part of his covering, which probably means they were part of the clothing that adorned him. Ezekiel, daniel will certainly be useful for believers, students, and scholars of the bible who wish to have a better understanding of the reformation. Ezekiel 28 is the twentyeighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old. The lxx inserts all twelve stones from exodus 28 into ezekiel 28. And the word of jehovah came to me, saying, ezekiel 12. Ezekiel 28 nkjv proclamation against the king of tyre. Commentary on ezekiel 28 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Ezekiel was to play the part of an exile, reenacting a scene all the exiles had painfully experienced when led from their land. Study ezekiel 28 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Son of man, behold, the house of israel saith, the vision that he seeth is for many days off, and he prophesies for distant times. The phrase guardian cherub possibly indicates that satan was the angel who guarded gods presence. Jan 24, 20 it seems to refer to a human king, but is described in supernatural terms cf. Hence there is only a brief allusion made to them in ezekiel 12.
Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Ezekiel 28 niv a prophecy against the king of tyre bible gateway. Ezekiel study guide for growing christians ministries. He is specifically shown to be a created being, possibly the most beautiful, wise, and perfect of gods creations. He is here spoken of as having lived in great splendour, ezekiel 28. Rival prophets were foretelling a speedy return to a flourishing jerusalem ezekiel 24. Let us pray for humility and meditate on the humility of jesus christ. We should never underestimate satans power nor his hatred for god and man. He was perhaps the most beautiful and powerful of all the angels. 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 was a very considerable and accomplished man above other men or kings. Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus.
The origin of satan ezekiel chapter 28 bible commentary. Before his fall, satan was indeed a beautiful creature ezekiel 28. Book of ezekiel explained discover books of the bible. It will not serve for an excuse in speaking evil, to plead that it is a common saying. The oracles against tyre in ezekiel 26 28 give a further example of unrighteous living. This one is a gem, but dont expect to just sit down and read it like you would a devotional. He as a man, but it is here owned that he was a very considerable man and one that. Take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus who is before called the prince of tyre. Outline of the book of ezekiel from dr john macarthur the book can be largely.
God did not permit ezekiel to be sad at the death of his wife ezekiel 24. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. 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 subject under discussion in these verses is introduced in verse 12. Armond boudreaux, sixteenth century journal, xliv1 20 carl beckwiths ezekiel, daniel provides good, sizeable excerpts from reformation era commentary on these prophetic books. If you read it a chapter at a time and take notes, you will be greatly blessed. Oct 05, 2017 regardless, the ezekiel 28 is the locus classicus on the fall of lucifer. It refers to priestly structures and sacred places. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary matthew henry complete. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
Matthew poole described the gemstones in this manner. In thine own opinion thou art the perfect pattern of wisdom and all other excellences. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 28 tanakh online torah bible. God gives to ezekiel a real living parable and to do so he takes him to the valley of dead bones. Then there is a section of judgment for the nations that geographically surround the land of israel.
Ezekiel chapter 28 explained discover books of the bible. 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 inaugural vision ezekiel 1. The book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets. Ezekiel is not an easy book to understand and good commentaries on it are few and far between. Son of man, take up a song of mourning over the king of tyre and say to him, this is what the lord god says. War in heaven revelation 12, isaiah 14, ezekiel 28. In the context of a lament for an arrogant human king, god spoke of the sin and the fall of the spiritual power behind that king. A prediction of the fall and ruin of the king of tyre, who, in the destruction of that city, is particularly set up as a mark for gods arrows v. What we are going to get a glimpse of is a glimpse into the power that was behind the king of tyre, ie. This does not mean, artistically wrought signetring. Yet another explanation is better than either the devilinterpretation or the.
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