Ezekiel: Summary & Overview
Overview
Ezekiel prophesied to the Jewish exiles in Babylon through dramatic visions and symbolic acts. From the spectacular vision of God's throne-chariot to the valley of dry bones coming to life, Ezekiel's imagery is unforgettable. His message: God's glory will depart from a sinful temple but will one day return to a restored people with new hearts.
Key Themes
- •The glory of God
- •Judgment on sin
- •Personal responsibility
- •Restoration and new life
- •The vision of a new temple
Famous Verses
“Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live.”
— Ezekiel 37:5-6
“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.”
— Ezekiel 36:26
“I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
— Ezekiel 34:26
“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me.”
— Ezekiel 22:30
“For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.”
— Ezekiel 18:32
Key Facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Major Prophet
- Author
- Ezekiel
- Date Written
- ~593–571 BC
- Chapters
- 48
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