After an opening (short) paragraph promising more judgment on wicked nations (with Edom still being an example, a representative) ... Ezekiel chapter 36 is one of the "brightest" chapters in the Book. At least, so far! The chapter almost gives the … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 35, MOUNT SEIR
Ezekiel chapter 35 has only 15 verses. Containing bad news for the Country once called "Edom!" Yet good news for the Israelites! Herein God denunciates, promises judgment upon those Jew-hating people. Yet the name "Edom" per se does not occur in … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 34, SHEPHERDS
Surely it is the "key" word in today's chapter, Ezekiel 34. Either in the singular or the plural "shepherd" occurs 15 times, according to my count. Used metaphorically, it is a term for Israel's "leaders," either political, governmental or spiritual. … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 33, “ENTERTAINMENT”
Ezekiel chapter 33 is sort of a "turning point" in the Book. Chapters 1-32 mostly deal with "judgment," with only sight intervals of "grace." But chapters 33 through 48 (generally) seem to concentrate more on "hope," a much brighter future for Israel … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL, CHAPTER 32, “HELL!”
The word "pit" is used six times in Ezekiel chapter 32. A thirty-two verse "funeral dirge" pronounced by God on the wicked nation of Egypt. But first, verses 1-6 are astounding on their own. God compares Egypt to a "young lion" (fierce and … [Continue reading]
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