This speaks of the lord destroying them, before they get to the cities. All the heathen shall see and observe my judgments that i have executed. Though this prophecy is to be fulfilled in the latter days, it is certain. Read ezekiel 39 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ezekiel 39 son of man, prophesy against gog and say. Behold, i am against you, o gog, the prince of rosh, meshech, and tubal. I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand the persians whom antiochus had in his army, ezekiel 38. A commentary on the book of ezekiel by pastor galen l.
The controversial book of ezekiel nearly didnt make it into the biblical canon, but it has had a lasting impact on both liturgical practice and mystical traditions. Ezekiel simply explained welwyn commentary series, 1993. The remaining verses contain a prediction of the great blessedness of the people of god in gospel times, and of the stability of the kingdom of christ, ezekiel 39. As peter said of the prophets, they saw the sufferings and they saw the glory that would follow 1 pet. And leave but the sixth part of thee the margin has, strike thee with six plagues. I am against you, gog, chief prince of meshek and tubal. Study the bible online using commentary on ezekiel 39 and more.
The prophet is so overcome by the vision that he falls on his face. Ezekiel describes his vision as an elaborate and complex image that symbolizes the majesty of yahweh and proclaims yahwehs sovereignty over all the nations of the earth. Kjv bible commentary this gruesome task would appear to have a very. The two wars of gog magog ezekiel 38 and 39 explained. Behold, i am against thee, o gog, the chief prince of meshech and tubal.
Reading cycle three see guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at paragraph level. Ezekiel 39 new king james version nkjv gogs armies destroyed. The prophecy of the dry bones in ezekiel 37 see notes sees the resurrection of an entire nation israel after a long period of inactivity. Not everyone will be saved in millennium, christ rules with a rod of iron and people will submit by feigned obedience. It shall be much for the honour of god, for the heathen shall hereby be made to know that he is the lord ezekiel 39. I will bring you from the far north and send you against the mountains of israel. Ezekiel chapter 39 verse by verse bible commentary. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The overthrow of gog and his forces is here retold in different language and in fuller detail. The loss of the enemy denoted by the multitude of weapons burned by israel, ezekiel 39.
You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. I will bring you from the far north and send you against the moun. Ezekiel looked beyond the sufferings of christ to the glory that should follow. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. The birds and beasts of prey shall rest upon the carcases of the slain while they remain unburied and it shall be impossible to prevent them, ezekiel 39. Ezekiel cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. The 7 years are the 70th week of daniel 9, which ends with the jesuss return and his judgement on those armies gathered together to fight him, rev 19. The prophet goes on to denounce the divine judgments against gog and his army, 17. Ezekiel 39 son of man, prophesy against gog and bible. This chapter continues and concludes the prophecy against gog and magog, in whose destruction god crowns his favour to his people israel, which shines very brightly after the scattering of that black cloud in the close. Ezekiel 37 commentary ezekiel 38 commentary ezekiel 39 commentary. Ezekiel 39 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Read ezekiel 39 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Ezekiel 39 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings hi, sign out. Sep 05, 2015 ezekiel 38 and 39 is a highly symbolic account of the final conflict in israel prior to the establishment of gods kingdom on the earth. This shall redound very much both to the glory of god and to the comfort and satisfaction of his people. The book of ezekiel has always been a problem book.
I am your enemy, o gog, ruler of the nations of meshech and tubal. Eze 39 retells the story of gods attack and defeat but with a slightly different emphasis from that of the prior chapter. Students of prophecy see alarming parallels between this ongoing effort and the prophecies of ezekiel 3839, in which god had ezekiel foretell of a time when a coalition of moslem nations, armed and led by russia and iran, would attempt to destroy israel in a surprise. Let it be stated at the outset, however, that these two chapters deal with the end. Ezekiel 38 and 39 is a highly symbolic account of the final conflict in israel prior to the establishment of gods kingdom on the earth. Ezekiel 39 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophetpriest ezekiel, and is one of the books of the prophets. Ezekiel 3839 overview and summary grace thru faith. It will be proper to remark that the great northern expedition against the natural israel, described in this and the preceding chapter, is. Ezekiel chapter 39 matthew henry complete commentary on. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of ezekiel. Ezekiel 39 commentary john gills exposition on the. It is impossible to tell when ezekiel was given these prophecies.
Ezekiel 39 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezekiel 3839 says that after the war the nations shall know that i am the lord and that he will make his name known in the midst of israel. Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against gog, and say, thus saith the lord god. Ezekiel 39 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Then the cleanup of the land, and followed by 7 years. This is a possible explanation of the details of the effect of gods attack upon them.
Introductory comments the reader should understand that in my humble opinion ezekiel 38 39 constitute some of the most difficult if not the most difficult prophecies in the entire bible to interpret with confidence. We discussed before the reason for god being against them. Ezekiel 39 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Ezekiel 39 commentary on ezekiel calvary tucson church. Neither will i hide my face any more from them i will never again withdraw my favour or protection from them, or turn from them in displeasure. But this would have already occurred during the millennium. Doughty southside christian church december 2014 introduction. The book of ezekiel, chapters 124 new international commentary on the old testament by daniel i. Here i am, gog, coming at you, chief prince of meshech and tubal. Ezekiel 39 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Not much attention is given to the attack itself merely vv 1,2, whereas a great deal of space is devoted to describing the massive slaughter of gogs forces. We find a great slaughter represented by this figure, revelation 19.
Thomas is a reformed scholar with a heart for god, for his word, and for his people that comes through on every page. Ezekiel chapter 39 explained discover the 66 books of. This word is especially concentrated in the book of ezekiel 1229x. Ezekiel 39 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. It is to the fowl of every wing and to every beast of the field, from the greatest to the least, that preys upon carcases, from the eagle to the raven, from the lion to the dog. And i will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon t. Ezekiel 39 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This and the following chapter form a section dealing with gog, of the land of magog. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. This book is basically about the destruction and exile of judah and the promise of its eventual restoration by god. Ezekiel chapter 39 matthew henry complete commentary. This reemphasizes the fact that god is against gog.
Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on ezekiel picking up today in chapter 39, verse 1. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Ezekiel chapters 1 to 24 free bible commentary in easy english. The people mentioned in ezekiel 38 are descendants of japeth and ham, noahs sons, see genesis 10. Ezekiel 39 this chapter continues and concludes the prophecy against gog and magog, in whose destruction god crowns his favour to his people israel, which shines very brightly after the scattering of that black cloud in the close of this chapter. Ezekiel 38 is the thirtyeighth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. A commentary on the book of ezekiel southside christian. Ezekiel s in babylon, having been exiled there after the first siege of judah by the babylonians. 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. I think ezekiel saw it better than any of the other prophets. Most teaching that passage today see the events of chapter 37 beginning to take shape after israel. Chapters 3339 are written to the surviving exiles after jerusalems fall in which ezekiel tries to build up the jews living in babylon and help them remember they are still the. Ezekiel 39 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
The book opens with an account of the vision that summoned ezekiel to his prophetic calling. Chapters 38 and 39 of ezekiel present enormous interpretive challenges from the identification of the nations involved to the precise timeframes involved. A big battle is in israels prophetic future ezekiel 38 ezekiel prophesies of a yetfuture battle that turns out to be a huge affair and logically so. Ezekiel 39 is the thirtyninth chapter of the book of ezekiel in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The feast upon the slain proclaimed to the finals and beasts, ezekiel 39. Study ezekiel 38 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezekiel chapters 25 to 39 free bible commentary in easy english. Ezekiel 39 therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against gog, and say, thus saith the lord god. Bible commentary on the book of ezekiel, chapter 39, by dr. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezekiel in easy english.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in ezekiels prophecy. Ezekiel 39, new living translation nlt the bible app. Ezekiel 38 gogs attack on israel during the millennial reign of christ. Ezekiel 39 niv bible son of man, prophesy against gog. The previous chapter and verses 116 of this chapter form a section dealing with gog, of the land of magog. In these verses there is a curious mingling of the figurative and the literal. And the meaning may be, there shall be in the country so great a quantity of military weapons, that they shall serve the people a long time for fuel. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on the book of ezekiel, the best place to turn is this commentary by derek thomas. Study ezekiel 39 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.