Ezekiel 37 dry bones commentary on the book

Ezekiel then looked up and prophesied to the wind, or breath, or spirit, and said, come, o breath. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Secrets of the dry bones, reopens what many might deem a daunting cold. The dried bones convey a life giving message to the dejected ones. Israel gathered by the power of god chapter 37 reveals the definitive blessing of the people as a fact, without entering into any details of the events that terminate in this blessing. Ezekiel lays hold of the metaphor, which had been taken to express the hopeless destruction of israels national. His name means strengthened by god, which, indeed, he was for the propheti. Ezekiel 37 commentary old testament matthew henry st. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel. Ezekiel 37 is the thirtyseventh chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Surely i will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. The prophet is not just credible but sufficiently audible. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Ezekiel 37 new international version niv the valley of dry bones 37 the hand of the lord was on me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the lord and set me in the middle of a valley.

The jews in babylon were like those dead and dry bones, unlikely ever to come together. Ezekiel 37 esv the valley of dry bones the hand of. This is the reenactment of yhwhs promise for a rebirth of those of us who are dry bones in a valley filled to the brim with dry bones. The vision of the valley of dry bones or the valley of dry bones or the vision of dry bones is a prophecy in chapter 37 of the book of ezekiel. While it stands on its own as a powerful statement of gods power to recreate the community, the context is significant. May 08, 20 the prophet ezekiel is airlifted by the lord into a valley but it is no ordinary valley. Oct 08, 2010 so i answered, o lord god, you know ezekiel 37. The song is based on the vision of the valley of dry bones as documented in the book of ezekiel chapter 37 in the bible. Labor pains and dry bones, eric smith, lectio, 2015. The quick study television program guides viewers through the bible, from genesis to revelation, in one year.

Again he said unto me, prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, o ye dry bones, hear the word of the lord. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. What we learn from this is that ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones is a poetic and prophetic response to the situation of gods peopleto their sense of. Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 37 bible commentary john gills exposition of. Even as i peck out these thoughts, a version of ezekiel connecta dem dry bones is coursing through my head. Ezekiel 37 english standard version esv the valley of dry bones. God tells ezekiel to prophesy, telling the bones that theyll live, that the breath of god will enter them, causing them to put on sinews tendons and ligaments and. Yahweh brought ezekiel out in his spirit to a valley of dry bones 37. Ezekiel could only preach this message full of faith in god.

Mar 30, 2014 we are ezekiel s dry bones, waiting for a fresh breath of the spirit to give us new sinew and flesh and skin so that we might become whole again. The first part of this dry bones prophesy ezekiel 37. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Title the book has always been named for its author, ezekiel 1. Ezekiel the dry bones and the spirit of life ezekiel 37. The extraordinarily graphic character of the vision has attracted and inspired countless artists through the ages, including the painters of the ancient synagogue of duraeuropos in babylon. There were a great many of them on the surface of the valley, and they were very dry. The second literary genre that helps one understand ezekiel s vision is the prophetic message of deliverance also called the oracle of salvation. The explanation in the last verses of the text somewhat departs from the tenor of the. Study this bible verse and commentary and know revival in. Gods spirit will bring new life to a people dead as stone, dead as bones. Ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Now, ezekiel says, god will take the initiative yet again. Ezekiel 37 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The prophet ezekiel, conveys a realisticnaturalistic depiction vision. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones. The means used for the bringing of these dispersed bones together and these dead and dry bones to life. World wide study bible ezekiel 37 christian classics. Yet if he was confident that he spoke the word of the lord, he knew gods word had supernatural power. Ezekiel 37 new international version niv the valley of dry bones. In a vision, god sets ezekiel down in a valley full of dry bones. Behold, i will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live. Ezekiel was sent by god to give a message to the children of israel. The story of this book is the story of human life and the book begins with a tremendous vision of god, because all life starts with god.

We have the ability to prophesy life to a dying world because we live in resurrection power. Ezekiel 37 holman christian standard bible hcsb the valley of dry bones. Ezekiel 37 life to dry bones and unity to gods people. David guzik commentary on ezekiel 37 describes the valley of dry bones, which come to. Lockman to help understand the context of ezekiel s message of hope in chapter 37, study the following diagram of the book.

The prophet see this vision as he looks out over the valley of dry bones. This great vision apparently took its form from a despairing saying, which had become a proverb among the exiles, our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost. Ezekiel chapter 37 verse by verse bible commentary. The scene of a heavy defeat, full of confusion and disorder. The babylonian exilethe exile in which ezekiel was involvedcame in two waves, the first beginning in 597 b. Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones images set ezekiel 37. The hand of the l ord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the l ord and set me down in the middle of a valley.

The jewish people experienced two major exiles, the assyrian exile and the babylonian exile. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. The valley is probably that mentioned early in the book, ezekiel 3. Ezekiel is a wild book of the bible, full of powerful visions and dramatic choices. Dec 10, 2017 but if they know anything, its likely to be ezekiel 37. Also recall that ezekiel saw not just bones but very dry bones, which indicated that their deathlike condition continued for a long time. Their restoration is represented by a vision of dry bones made alive. Powerful meditation on ezekiel 37valley of the dry bones. The chapter details a vision revealed to the prophet ezekiel, conveying a dreamlike realisticnaturalistic depiction. They say, our bones are dried up and our hope is gone. What is the meaning of the valley of dry bones in ezekiel 37. Such, i imagine, is the case with ezekiel 37, the famous dry bones passage. 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. The prophecy about the reviving of the dry bonesezekiel 37.

Dry bones and the resurrection of the dead ezekiel 37. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Ezekiel was prophesying that one day the book of mormon the stick or scroll of ephraim would be joined to the bible the stick or scroll of judah to form the complete revelation of god. Ezekiel is ordered to prophesy upon these bones ezekiel 37.

Oct 20, 2016 the prophecy is presented, explaining the symbology of the terms used. Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones bible study ministry. Now the prophet turns to the restoring grace of god. What we learn from this is that ezekiels vision of the valley of dry bones is a poetic and prophetic response to the situation of. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 37 and more. Read ezekiel 37 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel 37 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of.

Ezekiel 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. God took ezekiel to a valley full of bones and informing him how he will put sinews, bring flesh, cover with skin and put breath on dry bones from the valley and they will live. The dry bones of israel, of the nation as a whole, are gathered together by the power of god. The vision of dry bones is more interesting when we read between the lines. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The valley represents mesopotamia, the scene of israels sojourn in her state of national deadness.

God made dead bones rise to life, and he did this by giving to the bones his live giving breath. You are nothing but a son of man, god must have all the glory of this wondrous work. Ezekiel 37 the valley of dry bones the hand of bible. Even more intriguing was the query god put to the prophet, ezekiel. He asks ezekiel if these bones can live, and ezekiel replies, saying that only god himself knows. Ezekiel was older than daniel and prophesied during the first twenty or twentyfive years of that seventyyear period when israel was held captive by babylon. This vision of dry bones coming to life is closely related to a saying that has already appeared twice in the book.

In fact, theyre not just dry, but, as ezekiel is given a guided tour, he notices that they are very dry 2. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. Ezekiel 37 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ezekiel was prophesying that one day the book of mormon the stick or scroll of ephraim. Three stages in israels revival present themselves to the prophets eye. The bones coming together specifically portrays the creation of the state of israel. The lyrics include a litany of various bones, their connections, and an address that they listen to ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiel 37 hcsb the valley of dry bones bible gateway. Ezekiel 37 is a famous passage that records ezekiel s vision of the valley of dry bones. Apr 12, 2016 on this episode, pastor ken describes ezekiel s vision and its importance to us today. The true spiritual regeneration of the nation romans 11. You shall live ezekiel 37 february 12 as chapter 37 opens, it appears to continue right on from the prophecy of israels restoration in the previous chapter. The prophet ezekiel is airlifted by the lord into a valley but it is no ordinary valley. One day, ezekiel had a vision in which the spirit of god set him down in a valley ezekiel 37.

Ezekiel 37 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Consider the great hope that was there offered to the people of israel, to be realized at the time of christs return and reign, when they would ultimately return from. The people use a common idiom of their time to express their helplessness and hopelessness. So, ezekiel, you have prophesied to the dry bones, and they have lived through your prophecy but it was not by your own power that you did this. We have heard of a romanist who had, as a penance from his priest, to go and water a dry stick. Ezekiel s vision of the valley of dry bones ezekiel 37. Dec 29, 2015 37 the hand of the lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the lord and set me down in the middle of the valley. Secrets of the dry bones, reopens what many might deem a daunting cold ezekiel s visionary prophecy was an arresting sight. This vision took place while israel was in babylonian captivity so sometime between 586 b. The dry bones give a very graphic picture of mans hopeless situation without god.