The Book of Ezekiel

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Ezekiel 1

God's glory and sovereignty are displayed through a vision of His throne-chariot, revealing His presence and aut...

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Ezekiel 2

Ezekiel is commissioned as a prophet to a rebellious house, delivering God's message of warning and judgment des...

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Ezekiel 3

Ezekiel is given instructions, warned about his responsibility to warn the wicked and the righteous, and is restraine...

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Ezekiel 4

Ezekiel performs symbolic acts representing the siege and suffering of Jerusalem as a demonstration of God's com...

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Ezekiel 5

Jerusalem will face severe judgment due to its rebellion against God.

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Ezekiel 6

The mountains of Israel would be desolate, but a remnant would survive to remember Yahweh and to loathe themselves be...

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Ezekiel 7

The final destruction is coming upon Israel because of their sins; there is no escape.

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Ezekiel 8

Ezekiel is transported in a vision to Jerusalem, where he witnesses the abominations being committed in the temple, l...

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Ezekiel 9

God's judgment begins at His house, sparing those marked with repentance.

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Ezekiel 10

The glory of the Lord departs from the temple because of the sin of the people.

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Ezekiel 11

God pronounces judgment on the wicked leaders of Jerusalem but promises to restore a remnant of Israel.

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Ezekiel 12

Ezekiel acts out a symbolic deportation to illustrate the coming exile of Jerusalem, emphasizing the certainty and im...

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Ezekiel 13

Condemnation of false prophets who prophesy out of their own minds and lead the people astray with false hope and lyi...

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Ezekiel 14

God is holy, just, and cannot tolerate sin. He judges individuals according to their own actions and holds them accou...

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Ezekiel 15

Jerusalem is like a vine that is useless when not bearing fruit, and it is fit only to be burned because of its wicke...

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Ezekiel 16

God recounts Jerusalem's history of unfaithfulness, comparing her to an abandoned infant whom He rescued and ado...

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Ezekiel 17

The chapter presents a parable of two eagles and a vine, illustrating Zedekiah's broken oath to Nebuchadnezzar, ...

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Ezekiel 18

Individual responsibility for sin and righteousness, rejecting the proverb of inherited guilt.

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Ezekiel 19

A lament for the fallen princes of Judah, comparing them to a lioness and a vine destroyed by enemies.

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Ezekiel 20

God recounts the history of Israels repeated rebellion, from Egypt through the wilderness, emphasizing that He spared...

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Ezekiel 21

God's inescapable judgment is coming upon Jerusalem and all the land of Israel due to their unrepentant wickedne...

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Ezekiel 22

Jerusalem is condemned for its pervasive moral corruption and shedding of innocent blood, making it deserving of God&...

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Ezekiel 23

Ezekiel uses the allegorical story of two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, representing Samaria and Jerusalem respective...

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Ezekiel 24

Ezekiel is commanded to portray the siege of Jerusalem through a symbolic boiling pot and the death of his wife as a ...

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Ezekiel 25

God pronounces judgment on the nations surrounding Israel (Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia) because they rejoiced at...

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Ezekiel 26

God prophesies the complete destruction of Tyre, a wealthy and powerful trading city, because it rejoiced at the fall...

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Ezekiel 27

A detailed lament over the wealthy and powerful trading city of Tyre, depicting it as a majestic ship that is ultimat...

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Ezekiel 28

Condemnation of the King of Tyre and a Lament for Tyre, followed by a Prophecy against Sidon and the Gathering of Isr...

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Ezekiel 29

Prophecy against Pharaoh, King of Egypt, and the desolation of Egypt for forty years.

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Ezekiel 30

Lament over Egypt, detailing the coming destruction and the sword that will come upon them.

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Ezekiel 31

God warns Egypt of its impending destruction, using the fall of Assyria as a parallel example of pride leading to ruin.

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Ezekiel 32

This chapter is a lament over the impending fall of Pharaoh and Egypt, depicting their descent into Sheol among other...

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Ezekiel 33

Ezekiel is reminded of his role as a watchman for Israel, responsible for warning the people of their sins and the co...

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Ezekiel 34

God rebukes the false shepherds of Israel for neglecting the flock and promises to be their true shepherd, caring for...

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Ezekiel 35

God pronounces judgment against Mount Seir (Edom) for its hatred and rejoicing over the destruction of Israel.

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Ezekiel 36

God promises to restore Israel to its land, cleanse them from their uncleanness, and give them a new heart and a new ...

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Ezekiel 37

God promises to restore Israel, both spiritually and nationally, uniting them into one nation under one king, ensurin...

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Ezekiel 38

God prophesies the future attack on Israel by Gog, of the land of Magog, a coalition of nations, but promises to inte...

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Ezekiel 39

This chapter describes the complete and utter defeat of Gog and his armies on the mountains of Israel, followed by th...

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Ezekiel 40

Ezekiel receives a vision of a new temple, its measurements, structure, and future worship, emphasizing God's re...

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Ezekiel 41

A detailed description of the temple's inner sanctuary, including the Holy Place, Most Holy Place, and their dim...

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Ezekiel 42

The description of the priests' chambers, their purpose, and their location near the temple, underscoring the im...

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Ezekiel 43

The glory of God returns to the rebuilt temple, signifying God's presence and the restoration of true worship in...

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Ezekiel 44

The chapter outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of the priests and Levites in the restored temple, empha...

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Ezekiel 45

The apportionment of the land, the sanctuary, the temple, the prince, and the people. It lays down the regulations fo...

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Ezekiel 46

Regulations for worship in the millennial temple, emphasizing proper sacrifices, and the prince’s role in worship.

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Ezekiel 47

The river flowing from the temple, bringing life and healing to the land, symbolizing the restoration and renewal tha...

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Ezekiel 48

The division of the land among the tribes of Israel and the location of the holy district, including the temple and t...

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