Nor can any wisdom, except that which the lord gives, lead to happiness in this world or in that which is to come. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the antichrist near the end of the current historical era. Ezekiel 28 the word of the lord came to me again, saying, copy options. 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. Some propose that the king of tyre was actually possessed by satan, making the link between the two even more powerful and applicable.
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. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. He was the pinnacle of what god can create by fiat. Verses 2128 various methods had been used to awaken this secure and careless people to an expectation of the judgments coming, that they might be stirred up, by repentance and reformation, to prevent them. 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. In this chapter, ezekiel undertakes the mime of the emigrant and the chapter concludes with condemnation of some popular proverbs. It will not serve for an excuse in speaking evil, to plead that it is a common saying. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to satan. He as a man, but it is here owned that he was a very considerable man and one that. He is here spoken of as having lived in great splendour, v. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel was the only one who had been able to give the meaning to the king of. Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus, and say unto him, thus saith the lord god. Take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus, who is before called the prince of tyre.
Ezekiel 28 commentary chuck smith bible commentary. Ezekiel 28 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud the hebrew future. Unfortunately, this segment of scripture has become the seedbed of two ideas that have no merit in the sacred text, namely the fall of satan in eden, or else the rise of the anti. Take up a lamentation upon the king of tyrus who is before called the prince of tyre. The following verses will describe something of the nature of that iniquity, as does isaiah 14.
The word of the lord came again unto me, saying, son of man, say unto the prince of tyre, thus saith the lord god. Ezekiel received instruction from the lord to lament the king heb. Ezekiel overview james burton coffman commentaries on. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 28 describes the lamentation for the prince of tyre. Then they will know that i am the sovereign lord 25 this is what the sovereign lord says. When i gather the people of israel from the nations where they have been scattered, i will be proved holy through them in the sight of the nations. Read ezekiel 28 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire bible in a year. 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.
Of course, some book has been written lately against rock music and saying. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 28 and more. The book of ezekiel he will be strengthened of god. Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. 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.
Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. Therefore, most bible interpreters believe that ezekiel 28. That is what is suggested in the wording of this passage he was the seal of perfection, the most perfect creation, full of wisdom and beauty. 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. He as a man, but it is here owned that he was a very considerable man and one that made a mighty figure in his day. Because thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, i am a god, i sit in the seat. Ezekiel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel 28 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The word, generally rendered sanctuary, sometimes signifies a palace, in which sense it probably ought to be taken amos 7.
Ezekiel 28, new international version niv the bible app. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Others believe the antichrist is in view in ezekiel 28. 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 than 7,000 pages of material. Ezekiel 12 is the twelfth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.
A 12week study knowing the bible by michael lawrence. Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. Among the exiles in babylon, ezekiel shows that israel. This chapter contains a prophecy against the king of tyre and a prophecy against neighbouring sidon, concluding with a promise that israel will be. Verses 21 28 various methods had been used to awaken this secure and careless people to an expectation of the judgments coming, that they might be stirred up, by repentance and reformation, to prevent them.
The dirge of the prince of tyre, answering to the dirge of the state. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 28 describes the lamentation for the prince of tyre and the prophecy of judgment against sidon. Yet another explanation is better than either the devilinterpretation or the. 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 the bible. Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries thy throne, palace, judgmentseats. With a commentary, critical, philological, and exegetical classic reprint. The writers use of a different title from the one in ezekiel 28. These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Herod agrippa i had himself installed as a god down at caesarea. This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the scriptures, a belief that god is not yet finished with the nation of israel, a belief in a literal return of christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for years. The word of the lord came to me again, saying, son of man, say to the prince of tyre, thus says the lord god.
It was the type of atheism which god was certain to punish. Read ezekiel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Commentaries on ezekiel 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. Ezekiel 28 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Upwards of 75 times god expresses his own concerns in the book as for my names sake or that ye shall know that i. Holman old testament commentary ezekiel holman old testament commentaries by mark rooker and max. The city of tyre still exists today, so i wondered when this prophecy had or would take place.
You seal up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. Is the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28 referring to. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. Evidently the same person addressed in the previous speech ezekiel 28. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english. Ezekiel 28 is the twentyeighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. A study of the king of tyre prophecy in ezekiel 28. Those inferences that we get about satans origin and destiny come in large measure from isaiah 14 and ezekiel 28. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament. To seal the sum is to make up the whole measure of perfection. What we are going to get a glimpse of is a glimpse into the power that was behind the king of tyre, ie.