Ezekiel 37 chapter xxxvii study 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. Matthew henry s complete commentary on the whole bible. Ezekiel 37 life to dry bones and unity to gods people a. It is not only a record of what the lord spoke by his prophet, it is also a record of personal experiences during the period in which he was an organ for special. Ezekiel introduction verse by verse bible commentary.
It certainly appears that he had ezekiel 34 in mind. The valley of dry bones is almost certainly the most beloved and well known of ezekiels visions. Skin and flesh covered them, and the wind was then told to blow upon these bodies. Book comments routinely contain introductory and endof book material, such as concluding statements and appendices. The vision of a resurrection from death to life, and it is a glorious resurrection. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37.
Ezekiel 37 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Chapter 37 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. Here the kingdoms of israel and judah, the ten tribes and the two, with their capital cities, samaria and jerusalem, are considered distinctly. Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones images set ezekiel 37. There shall be no mutual jealousies and animosities, no remembrance, no remains, of their former discord. The wind was an emblem of the spirit of god, and represented his quickening powers. 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 the early chapters of the book of ezekiel, the prophet proclaims a word of. Daniel tells us what was seen, and foreseen, in the latter years of the captivity. Even though that creation begins with the remains of the old israel, the exiles under the image of dry bones, depicting a totally hopeless situation, the new israel is radically different. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fairbairn, patrick commentary on ezekiel, jonah, and pastoral epistles submitter. About patrick fairbairn patrick fairbairn 18051874 was born in berwickshire, scotland, studied at edinburgh university, and was an outstanding scholar among scottish presbyterians. For the interrelation of the prophetical books, see ap. The means used for the bringing of these dispersed bones together and these dead and dry bones to life. The apostasy of judah and jerusalem from god ezekiel 23. No prophetical book sets the writer, the dates, the places of its contents so distinctly forth as that of ezekiel does. Apr 01, 2011 matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Ezekiel 37 nabre chapter 37 vision of the dry bones. Verses 114 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The book of ezekiel is presented here in five different versions with an exhaustive commentary by matthew henry and a stunning image gallery showcasing art inspired by the book of ezekiel over the ages including works from michelangelo, peter paul rubens, james tissot and gustave dore. The scene is laid in babylon, when it was a house of bondage to the israel of god. Ezekiel overview preachers complete homiletical commentary. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of ezekiel ebook.
This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Book of ezekiel enhanced ebook edition illustrated. Ezekiel verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry bible. Ezekiel 37 is the thirtyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. 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.
He must warn the wicked to turn from their way, that they may live. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Arranged chronologically, the seventh stands in the center, with six on either side. Clearly addressed to israel, it was written more than a hundred years after the nation of israel fell in warfare to assyria and was transported into captivity. Again the word of the lord came unto me, saying, 33.
David guzik commentary on ezekiel 37 describes the valley of dry bones, which come to life and how god brings the kingdom under one king. Kjv, alternate versions, hebrew text with concordance, commentaries. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for ezekiel matthew henrys bible commentary. Matthew henry bible commentary complete 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. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible daniel. Book of ezekiel enhanced e book edition illustrated. Skin and flesh covered them, and the wind was then told to blow upon. Ezekiels name was answered when god said and no doubt did as he said, i have made thy face strong against their faces. Ezekiel chapter 37 verse by verse bible commentary. Much of christ will be found in this book, especially in the conclusion.
In the previous verse, ezekiel deliberately left the matter with gods power and wisdom. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the neviim prophets. Study ezekiel 37 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. His business is to warn sinners of their misery and danger. The world wide study bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. 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. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of ezekiel. 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.
These doubts were strong enough, in those early days, to raise the question of whether ezekiel should be one of the biblical books. Fairbairn, patrick commentary on ezekiel, jonah, and. Commentary on the book of ezekiel by matthew henry old. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of ezekiel. Ezekiel 37 commentary old testament matthew henry st. He took the book out of the angels hand, and ate it up, and it was, as this, in his mouth sweet as honey. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.
Henry s reputation rests upon his renowned 6 volume commentary, an exposition of the old and new testaments 170810, known also as matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Ezekiel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. One day, ezekiel had a vision in which the spirit of god set him down in a valley ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary. He lived to complete it only as far as to the end of the acts, but after his death other likeminded authors prepared the remainder from henry s manuscripts. Ezekiel 37 commentary, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The book of ezekiel left the affairs of jerusalem under a doleful aspect, all in ruins, but with a joyful prospect of all in glory again. But there shall be a perfect harmony between them, a. A revelation of the son of man upon his heavenly throne. This is a thing so utterly unknown to nature, and so contrary to its principles a privatione ad habitum non datur regressusfrom privation to possession there is no return, that we could have no thought of it but by the word of the. Bible matthew henry s commentary ezekiel 33 ezekiel 33 matthew henry s commentary.
Feb 24, 2012 home matthew henry matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of ezekiel matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of ezekiel posted on february 24, 2012 by lasstoplist63. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel and more. And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and i shall place you in your own land. Complete commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry. He took the book out of the angels hand, and ate it up.
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. The visions which were the prophets credentials we have ezekiel 1. Matthew henrys complete commentary on the whole bible. He would lay down his life for the sheep, not exploit them.
Ezekiel 37 describes in greater detail those things shown generally in revelation 20. Ezekiel told us what was seen, and what was foreseen, by him in the former years of the captivity. The hand of the lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which wasfull of bones, 37. This is a thing so utterly unknown to nature, and so contrary to its principles a privatione ad habitum non datur regressusfrom privation to possession there is no return, that we could have no thought of it but by the word of the lord. Ezekiel 37 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible.
Ezekiel 37 bible commentary matthew henry complete. No created power could restore human bones to life. It is helpful to remember that the book of ezekiel indicates that its message applies to the end time. 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 eze 47. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiel s prophecy. Ezekiel chapter 23 matthew henry complete commentary. When we entered upon the writings of the prophets, which speak of the things that should be hereafter, we seemed to have the same call that st. For the canonical order and place of the prophets, see ap. Concise commentary on the whole bible by matthew henry. The ancient israelites, except for a few, never really knew the true god, nor did they ever have his spirit. These are thirteen in number, and cover a period of twentyone years a period of three sevens. Ezekiel chapter 23 matthew henry complete commentary on. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Hand the papers out in random order, and invite students to stand in a circle so they can see all of the papers.
For the chronological order of the prophets, see ap. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. He was declaring to those discerning jews that he was the true and righteous shepherd of whom ezekiel spokethe messiah. Ezekiel is ordered to prophesy upon these bones ezek. Resources matthew henrys commentary ezekiel chapter 37 verses 114. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for ezekiel matthew henrys bible. Outline of ezekiel 28 the sentence against the prince or king of tyre. Reckoning the three in the 11th year as one year, and the three in the. Lockman to help understand the context of ezekiel s message of hope in chapter 37, study the following diagram of the book. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. The apostasy of israel and samaria from god ezekiel 23. Ezekiel 37 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Outline of ezekiel 1 ezekiel s vision of god, and of the angelic host. Let us study to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. Read ezekiel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible.
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