Lutheran book of worship lbw lutheran service book lsb lutheran worship lw. If for no other reason, the book of ezekiel merits careful study so. This phrase helps us understand that the joining together of the two sticks is a process that will occur over time. The summary of ezekiels good news is found in vv 12 14, which culminates with these words. A new translation with introduction and commentary anchor bible chapters 21 37 pt. Ezekiel s prophecy that the two sticks would be joined one to another into one stick ezekiel 37. It was also a clear intimation of the resurrection of the dead. 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. Ezekiel 37 is the thirtyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Ezekiel described his symbolic vision of the resurrection of dry bones. The book of ezekiel, addressed primarily to the exiles in babylon, wrestles with the deep. Ezekiel 37 spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
We will be leaving this section of the bible after this. Study ezekiel 37 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament. He at gods order prophesies over the bones, and flesh comes up on them. Their restoration is represented by a vision of dry bones made alive. Therefore prophesy and say unto them, thus saith the lord god. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. In ezekiel 37, ezekiel revealed how israel gods people would be restored to their land from many parts of the world. In the first part of ezekiel chapters 124, we heard of the bad news. Ezekiel 37 paints the inversion of the assyrian reliefs. No servant of god would go without being sent to such a place, yet it was needful that ezekiel should be there in order that he might understand and speak the message of god.
This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the neviim prophets. There is almost certainly a double meaning here, referring to both breath and gods spirit. Then in a second prophecy the breath of life returns. The meaning was that judah and israel should become one in the hand of god, v. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Ezekiel 37 describes in greater detail those things shown generally in revelation 20.
I will bring you into the land of israel ezekiel 37. Ezekiel was commended to pray to boldly prophesy to the spirit calling on the spirit to come upon those upon whom the word of god has worked. Ezekiel s vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. The two sticks prophecy of ezekiel 37 explained hoshana. The hope that is utterly gone, if looking at themselves, is sure for them in god, because he regards them as his people. Ezekiel 37 s dry bones are all that remains after such an avian banquet. The book ends with a mention of the name of the city the lord is there ezekiel 48.
Ezekiel 37 life to dry bones and unity to gods people a. The second action was tantamount to praying, as ezekiel besought the spirit of god to effect the miracle of recreation, to breathe into mans nostrils the breath of life cf. I shall raise you from your graves, my people, and lead you back to the soil of. That they shall be brought into their own land, where they shall live in prosperity. Ezekiel then looked up and prophesied to the wind, or breath, or spirit, and said, come, o breath. Behold hinneh is repeated again to call the reader to give special attention to what follows. There came upon me the hand of jehovah, and jehovah led me out in the spirit, and set me down in the midst of the valley. Jan 01, 1999 one of the things that makes a careful study of the book of ezekiel so timely is that from a current update from the leading intelligence sources, it appears that the decision to invade the middle east seems to have been made in the kremlin and it is now only a matter of timing. Explain that the fact that the bones were very dry verse 2 implies that the. Therefore prophesy, and say unto them for their comfort, in order to revive their hope, and encourage their faith, in these distressed circumstances. Esv study bible introduces this chapter noting that this vision, ezekiel s third in the book, is one of the most famous passages in ezekiel. In this last sunday before holy week, two texts promise resurrection. And behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
God can bring his people up from the depths of the earth, psalms 71. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and i will place you. The ancient israelites, except for a few, never really knew the true god, nor did they ever have his spirit. 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. Behold, i will open your graves, and raise you from your graves, o my people. The book of ezekiel stands in the english bible fourth among the major prophets. You will need some white paper to do the exercise in the early part of the discussion. Mar 09, 2008 the valley of dry bones is almost certainly the most beloved and well known of ezekiel s visions. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 37 describes the valley of dry bones, which. 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. Behold, o my people, i will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of israel.
In this chapter we have the vision of the valley of dead bones which served as. Bodily resurrection is the glorious hope of the christian life, and it is gloriously tucked away throughout the old testament. Irving jensen points out that there is a turning point in the book, made up of two parts. Therefore both the images, bones and graves, are united thematically on the one hand for what they signify death and on the other hand for what is brought out from them life. Commentary on ezekiel 37 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ezekiel picking up today in chapter 37, verse 1. Library catholic news, commentary, information, resources.
Besides giving a versebyverse commentary of the book of ezekiel, walher eichrodt fully discusses its origin and composition and all the knotty problems of the prophets own activity. Remember, the designation major or minor simply refers to the length of the book, not its importance. This chapter contains a vision of the resurrection of dry bones, widely known as the vision of the valley of dry bones, in which ezekiel at last assures. My people, i am going to open your graves and bring you up from them. Ezekiel, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. Behold, o my people, i will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves.
Ezekiel 37 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. Then he caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley. Dec, 2018 the second vision ezekiel records in chapter 37 involves yhvh commanding him to take two sticks or trees and writing upon one stick for judah and for the children of israel and his companions i. This is particularly true in ezekiel 21 37 where the prophets visions and prophecies take us into heavenly realms, completely uncharted territory for human beings. In spite of its size, this book may well be the most neglected of the prophets. Ezekiel 37 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. This already had a partial fulfillment when, the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us john 1. Dem bones is a wellknown traditional spiritual, often used to teach basic anatomy to children the lyrics are based on ezekiel 37.
This commentary provides insight into these chapters by offering the following distinguishing features. It is also one of the most positive, optimistic lessons in this series. This was a necessity of the vision, in order that they might be seen. For their comfort, in order to revive their hope, and encourage their faith, in these distressed circumstances. The hand of the lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the lord, and set me down. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Here was divine power bringing the bones to their proper position in the various bodies, and forging the separated anatomy to reform itself. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. But the love of god provides a way for our salvation. Ezekiel chapter 37 verse by verse bible commentary. Behold, i will take the children of israel from among the heathen, whither they be gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land.
Ellicotts commentary for english readers 12 open your graves. I shall raise you from your graves, my people, and lead you back to the soil of israel and you will know that i am yahweh, when i open your graves and raise you from your graves, my people. Ezekiel is an enigmatic book, with the final chapters among the most difficult to understand. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. And set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, like a huge grave, or charnelhouse, or battlefield where the slain had not been buried. The vividness of its imagery, the wonder of its unfolding narrative, and visceral appeal of its symbolism endow it with a sort of plugandplay appealeven an uninitiated reader can engage with this wonderful story. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. Their covenant relation to god ensures his not letting death permanently reign over them.
In ezekiel, dry bones are knit back together and infused with lifegiving. The victorious and abundant life through the knowledge of god327chapters 2548 the holiness of god demands judgment of sin. Behold, i will open your graves and raise you from your graves, o my people. The hand of the lord came upon me and brought me out in the spirit of the lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley. All free pdfs newest free pdfs apostolic exhortation books coloring books pages encyclicals espanol jesus lent easter novenas prayers rosary saints saints fun facts 12 so, prophesy. Ezekiel 37 is one of the most well know chapters in the book of ezekiel. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. Once israel became strong, a confederacy of nations from the north would attack, led by gog see also rev. Find a verse in the book of mormon that testifies of jesus christ such as hel. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 37 tanakh online torah bible.
Ezekiel 37 bible commentary matthew henry complete. A commentary on the book of the prophet ezekiel, chapters 2548, 5 trans. That which was previously divided in the days of rehoboam 1 kings 1214. The prophets wrote over a period of 250300 years, spanning the decline, the exile, and the return of the children of israel. Apr 12, 2017 the spirit who gives gods people new hearts ezekiel 36. Therefore prophesy, and say to them, thus says the lord god. Ezekiel chapter 37 explained discover books of the bible. And yet the story continue reading commentary on ezekiel 37. The jews in babylon were like those dead and dry bones, unlikely ever to come together, to be so.
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