Interlinear bible 2011 2018 by in cooperation with helps ministries section headings courtesy int bible 2012, used by permission bible hub. Returning to the passage, mention is again made in ezekiels book of the prophet daniel 28. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l. In his book on demonology, he argued that this segment of ezekiels work. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 28 commentary john gills exposition on the. 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. Yechezkel ezekiel chapter 28 tanakh online torah bible. A study of the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28. He was described as full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty verse 12.
Verses 79 be thou prepared, yea, prepare thyself, thou, and all thy companies that are assembled unto thee, and be thou a guard unto them. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own. Study ezekiel 28 using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. With his wife he went to babylonia as an exile in 597 at the age of twentysix. Ezek 28 kjv the word of the lord came again unto bible. Jeromes commentary on isaiah acw 68 with the first translation into a modern language of. A prophecy against the king of tyre the word of the lord came to me. Ezekiels in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Of course, some book has been written lately against rock music and saying its. All one needs is a simple kjv bible and matthew henrys commentary. His book is not in chronological sequence, which implies an editor. The word of the lord came to me again, saying, son of man, say to the prince of tyre, thus says the lord god.
He was the embodiment of created perfection, and apparently led the worship of the universe. Nonetheless, the sacred declaration as to the historical meaning of the text. But you are a mere mortal and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a god. Jan 02, 2020 therefore, most bible interpreters believe that ezekiel 28. It must be admitted that moderns do not know how or when the ot was written and edited in its current form. Some propose that the king of tyre was actually possessed by satan, making the link between the two even more powerful and applicable. Ezekiel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Isaiah 2728 we stopped in the middle of the isaiahs little apocolypse now in chapter 27, the song moves to talking to another event associated with the end of tribulation o the binding of satan for 1,000 years is. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. 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 28 commentary chuck smith bible commentary. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. Thomas p scheck in this massive volume, patristics scholar thomas p.
The biblical prophets rebuked tyre for its pride brought on by its great wealth and. 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. Ezek 28 niv a prophecy against the king of tyre bible. The commentary follows the chapter divisions of the book. Because thou hast set thy heart as the heart of god, therefore, behold, i will bring strangers upon thee, the terrible of the nations. It seems to refer to a human king, but is described in supernatural terms cf. Read ezekiel 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Ezekiel overview, 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. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. I challenge anyone to patiently read 3 or 4 pages of this commentary and not be moved into a profoundly devotional mood. In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence in your midst, and you sinned. Therefore, most bible interpreters believe that ezekiel 28.
You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. After an account of his call to the prophetical office. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 28 and more. Ezekiel 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Read ezekiel 28 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The prophet depicts the punishment of the proud prince ezk 28. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 28 and. Ezekiel 28 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. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. A prophecy against the king of tyre 28 the word of the lord came to me.
Ezekiel calls helelsatan the anointed cherub who covers, which means he was one of the chief angels whose wings covered gods throne in heaven. And over the head of the living creature there was the likeness of a firmament, like the terrible crystal to look upon, stretched forth over their heads above. Ezekiel 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 28 describes the lamentation for the prince of tyre and the prophecy of judgment against sidon. For the tedious blueprint chs 4048 the american standard version of 1901 has been followed with only minor adaptation. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Tyre was a center of religious idolatry and sexual immorality. Read ezekiel 28 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. Ezekiel 28 niv bible the word of the lord came to me. Son of man, say to the ruler of tyre, this is what the sovereign lord says. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings.
Ezekiel 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. This one volume edition by zondervan is especially helpful as it is more manageable than the six volume one. Ezekiel book of consists mainly of three groups of prophecies. About 600, when he was some twentythree years of age, the prophet married. I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols.
Ezekiel 28 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. He is specifically shown to be a created being, possibly the most beautiful, wise, and perfect of gods creations. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, i am a god, i sit in the seat of god, in the midst of the seas. The difference was daniel was a man of god, and this man is controlled by satan.
Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 28 new international version niv dramatized. Thus we believe satan to be but a created being, though of the highest rank. A lament over the king of tyre 12 son of man, take up a lament for the king of tyre and tell him that this is what the lord god says. This list is for your convenience but i strongly encourage you to read these as good bereans acts 17. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more. The translation of the text is that of the author, at least up to ch 40. 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.
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