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Ezekiel 1-24 focuses on the announcement of sins and subsequent judgment upon Babylon.
Ezekiel 1-24 focuses on the announcement of sins and subsequent judgment upon Babylon.
False (B)
In Ezekiel, symbolic acts consistently precede oral messages, creating a distinct pattern of communication.
In Ezekiel, symbolic acts consistently precede oral messages, creating a distinct pattern of communication.
True (A)
Ezekiel's messages, delivered through symbolic acts and oral communication, aim to reassure the exiles that Jerusalem will remain unharmed.
Ezekiel's messages, delivered through symbolic acts and oral communication, aim to reassure the exiles that Jerusalem will remain unharmed.
False (B)
The exiles readily understood Ezekiel's symbolic acts relating to the siege of Jerusalem, acknowledging the impending destruction.
The exiles readily understood Ezekiel's symbolic acts relating to the siege of Jerusalem, acknowledging the impending destruction.
Ezekiel's consistent message includes the assertion that the coming captivity is avoidable through human efforts and alliances.
Ezekiel's consistent message includes the assertion that the coming captivity is avoidable through human efforts and alliances.
The structure of Ezekiel involves alternating between poetic laments and historical narratives to convey its message.
The structure of Ezekiel involves alternating between poetic laments and historical narratives to convey its message.
Ezekiel employs symbolic acts to depict future events, while his oral messages primarily focus on historical accounts of past events.
Ezekiel employs symbolic acts to depict future events, while his oral messages primarily focus on historical accounts of past events.
The people of Judah placed immense hope and pride in Jerusalem and the temple, believing in their invulnerability.
The people of Judah placed immense hope and pride in Jerusalem and the temple, believing in their invulnerability.
Ezekiel is physically transported to Jerusalem to witness the wickedness and idolatry occurring there.
Ezekiel is physically transported to Jerusalem to witness the wickedness and idolatry occurring there.
The glory of God departs from the temple to the Mount of Olives due to the idolatry and pagan worship of the leaders of Judah in Jerusalem.
The glory of God departs from the temple to the Mount of Olives due to the idolatry and pagan worship of the leaders of Judah in Jerusalem.
The departure of God's glory from the temple is a theme similar to the story of David, where the glory departed due to wickedness.
The departure of God's glory from the temple is a theme similar to the story of David, where the glory departed due to wickedness.
Ezekiel addresses and answers objections and rationalizations from the recipients regarding why the prophesied judgments should occur.
Ezekiel addresses and answers objections and rationalizations from the recipients regarding why the prophesied judgments should occur.
In the New Testament, the imagery of the temple is used to represent our bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
In the New Testament, the imagery of the temple is used to represent our bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Chapters 20-23 of Ezekiel offer new prophecies and visions, revealing previously unmentioned divine judgments.
Chapters 20-23 of Ezekiel offer new prophecies and visions, revealing previously unmentioned divine judgments.
The fall of Jerusalem occurs in chapter 23 of Ezekiel.
The fall of Jerusalem occurs in chapter 23 of Ezekiel.
Ezekiel uses various methods to convey his message, including symbolic acts, public debates, and written letters to the people.
Ezekiel uses various methods to convey his message, including symbolic acts, public debates, and written letters to the people.
The book of Malachi describes the return of God's glory to the rebuilt temple after the Babylonian captivity.
The book of Malachi describes the return of God's glory to the rebuilt temple after the Babylonian captivity.
God is limited to dwelling in the literal temple, according to the scriptures.
God is limited to dwelling in the literal temple, according to the scriptures.
The glory of God is said to be returning to Judah in chapter 43 during the current judgement.
The glory of God is said to be returning to Judah in chapter 43 during the current judgement.
Following the vision, the glory of God departs from the temple to the Dead Sea.
Following the vision, the glory of God departs from the temple to the Dead Sea.
The name Ichabod means 'the judgement has come'.
The name Ichabod means 'the judgement has come'.
The return from Babylonian captivity saw the rebuilt temple equalling the glory of Solomon's temple.
The return from Babylonian captivity saw the rebuilt temple equalling the glory of Solomon's temple.
The messages presented in Ezekiel are delivered exclusively through symbolic actions, omitting oral communication.
The messages presented in Ezekiel are delivered exclusively through symbolic actions, omitting oral communication.
According to the prophecy, exactly one-third of the people will survive the siege of Jerusalem and subsequent dispersion.
According to the prophecy, exactly one-third of the people will survive the siege of Jerusalem and subsequent dispersion.
The portion of hair placed in the hem of the garment symbolizes the majority of the population that will be protected and spared from the predicted disasters.
The portion of hair placed in the hem of the garment symbolizes the majority of the population that will be protected and spared from the predicted disasters.
The prophecy indicates that those who are killed by the sword will primarily die within the city walls during the siege.
The prophecy indicates that those who are killed by the sword will primarily die within the city walls during the siege.
Siege warfare primarily aims to force surrender through direct military confrontation rather than starvation and distress.
Siege warfare primarily aims to force surrender through direct military confrontation rather than starvation and distress.
According to Ezekiel, the Mosaic Covenant's curses, such as disease, plagues, sword, and fire, are irrelevant to the events unfolding in Jerusalem.
According to Ezekiel, the Mosaic Covenant's curses, such as disease, plagues, sword, and fire, are irrelevant to the events unfolding in Jerusalem.
The scattering of one-third of the people to the wind refers exclusively to a peaceful migration to various nations without any associated deaths or hardships.
The scattering of one-third of the people to the wind refers exclusively to a peaceful migration to various nations without any associated deaths or hardships.
The reference to cannibalism during the siege suggests that it was an uncommon occurrence due to the availability of stored food supplies.
The reference to cannibalism during the siege suggests that it was an uncommon occurrence due to the availability of stored food supplies.
Ezekiel shaved his head because he was fulfilling a Nazarite vow.
Ezekiel shaved his head because he was fulfilling a Nazarite vow.
The commentator suggests Ezekiel acting as a type of God when he turns his face towards the city, symbolizing divine protection.
The commentator suggests Ezekiel acting as a type of God when he turns his face towards the city, symbolizing divine protection.
The siege wall, in the context of Ezekiel's actions, is positioned to protect the city from Ezekiel himself.
The siege wall, in the context of Ezekiel's actions, is positioned to protect the city from Ezekiel himself.
Ezekiel's laying siege to Jerusalem symbolically represents him as the defender of the city.
Ezekiel's laying siege to Jerusalem symbolically represents him as the defender of the city.
When Ezekiel turns his face, it signifies hesitancy and uncertainty rather than determination towards judgment.
When Ezekiel turns his face, it signifies hesitancy and uncertainty rather than determination towards judgment.
During the symbolic act, Ezekiel lays on his left side to represent the judgment upon Judah.
During the symbolic act, Ezekiel lays on his left side to represent the judgment upon Judah.
In Ezekiel's symbolic act, one day represents 365 days of punishment for Israel and Judah.
In Ezekiel's symbolic act, one day represents 365 days of punishment for Israel and Judah.
Ezekiel bearing the punishment symbolically involves him being continuously bound by ropes for the entire 430 days.
Ezekiel bearing the punishment symbolically involves him being continuously bound by ropes for the entire 430 days.
Ezekiel is instructed to combine only three grains to make bread during his symbolic act.
Ezekiel is instructed to combine only three grains to make bread during his symbolic act.
The grains Ezekiel uses to create bread are only meant to be consumed after the siege of Jerusalem.
The grains Ezekiel uses to create bread are only meant to be consumed after the siege of Jerusalem.
When baking the bread, Ezekiel has the freedom to use any ingredients he prefers.
When baking the bread, Ezekiel has the freedom to use any ingredients he prefers.
The Ezekiel bread is only meant to be symbolic and shouldn't be consumed.
The Ezekiel bread is only meant to be symbolic and shouldn't be consumed.
Eating Ezekiel bread and cereal is described as a delightful and enjoyable experience.
Eating Ezekiel bread and cereal is described as a delightful and enjoyable experience.
Ezekiel's actions are a literal depiction of daily life during the siege, with no symbolic elements.
Ezekiel's actions are a literal depiction of daily life during the siege, with no symbolic elements.
The length of the siege is precisely determined and unchangeable.
The length of the siege is precisely determined and unchangeable.
The reason the 40 years of punishment is not mentioned the second time around is up for debate.
The reason the 40 years of punishment is not mentioned the second time around is up for debate.
The exact interpretation of the 390 years and 40 years mentioned in commentaries is definitively known.
The exact interpretation of the 390 years and 40 years mentioned in commentaries is definitively known.
According to one perspective, Judah had more iniquity to bear than Israel.
According to one perspective, Judah had more iniquity to bear than Israel.
Adding 390 years, 40 years, and 30 years to the fifth year of Jehoiachin's exile leads to 167 BC, marking the start of the Maccabean revolt.
Adding 390 years, 40 years, and 30 years to the fifth year of Jehoiachin's exile leads to 167 BC, marking the start of the Maccabean revolt.
The text suggests certainty regarding the iniquity they would bear in discipline for 430 years.
The text suggests certainty regarding the iniquity they would bear in discipline for 430 years.
The Septuagint's amendments to the text aimed to clarify the meaning.
The Septuagint's amendments to the text aimed to clarify the meaning.
Chapter 4 provides a picture of plentiful food during the siege and exile.
Chapter 4 provides a picture of plentiful food during the siege and exile.
Ezekiel shaving his head and beard was a standard practice for priests seeking purification.
Ezekiel shaving his head and beard was a standard practice for priests seeking purification.
Ezekiel's actions were purely of his own volition.
Ezekiel's actions were purely of his own volition.
During Ezekiel's demonstration, he remained standing the entire time.
During Ezekiel's demonstration, he remained standing the entire time.
Ezekiel divides the hair into five equal parts.
Ezekiel divides the hair into five equal parts.
The act of shaving one's head and beard was considered a sign of honor.
The act of shaving one's head and beard was considered a sign of honor.
All three portions of the divided hair were burned as a symbol of destruction.
All three portions of the divided hair were burned as a symbol of destruction.
Ezekiel's demonstration was immediately clear to everyone who witnessed it.
Ezekiel's demonstration was immediately clear to everyone who witnessed it.
The priest's defilement through shaving represents the coming humiliation of Judea.
The priest's defilement through shaving represents the coming humiliation of Judea.
The hair cutting demonstration happened before Ezekiel laid siege to the city.
The hair cutting demonstration happened before Ezekiel laid siege to the city.
The Herodian temple was a completely new structure, unrelated to the Temple of Abel.
The Herodian temple was a completely new structure, unrelated to the Temple of Abel.
The dispersion of the people of Israel prevented God from sending Jesus to atone for sin.
The dispersion of the people of Israel prevented God from sending Jesus to atone for sin.
According to the content, the church is now the primary instrument through which God is working.
According to the content, the church is now the primary instrument through which God is working.
The glory of God will only return to Israel after they are restored to their land and cleansed.
The glory of God will only return to Israel after they are restored to their land and cleansed.
According to Ezekiel, from chapters 4-24, there are several mentions of Jeremiah's ministry.
According to Ezekiel, from chapters 4-24, there are several mentions of Jeremiah's ministry.
Ezekiel explicitly references Jeremiah in his prophecies.
Ezekiel explicitly references Jeremiah in his prophecies.
Ezekiel mentions Daniel in his book.
Ezekiel mentions Daniel in his book.
Jeremiah and Ezekiel lived and ministered in close proximity, allowing frequent communication.
Jeremiah and Ezekiel lived and ministered in close proximity, allowing frequent communication.
Ezekiel was told by God to use a metal knife to inscribe a diagram of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel was told by God to use a metal knife to inscribe a diagram of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel's audience during the monodrama was primarily women from Jerusalem.
Ezekiel's audience during the monodrama was primarily women from Jerusalem.
Ezekiel used toy siege equipment to demonstrate the siege of Jerusalem.
Ezekiel used toy siege equipment to demonstrate the siege of Jerusalem.
The iron skillet Ezekiel used was definitely a protective wall for Ezekiel himself.
The iron skillet Ezekiel used was definitely a protective wall for Ezekiel himself.
The wall in Ezekiel's demonstration was intended to keep people out of Jerusalem and protect the city from invasion.
The wall in Ezekiel's demonstration was intended to keep people out of Jerusalem and protect the city from invasion.
The iron skillet used by Ezekiel was definitively for cooking food during the demonstration.
The iron skillet used by Ezekiel was definitively for cooking food during the demonstration.
Ezekiel's muteness during the monodrama meant he didn't communicate any message at all.
Ezekiel's muteness during the monodrama meant he didn't communicate any message at all.
Flashcards
Ezekiel 1-24 Theme
Ezekiel 1-24 Theme
Ezekiel 1-24 focuses on announcing Judah's sins and the judgment that will follow.
Ezekiel's Communication
Ezekiel's Communication
Ezekiel uses both spoken messages and symbolic acts to convey God's warnings.
Message Structure
Message Structure
The structure involves alternating between symbolic acts and oral explanations to reinforce the warnings.
Ezekiel's Goal
Ezekiel's Goal
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Drama of the Siege
Drama of the Siege
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People's disbelief
People's disbelief
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Inevitable Captivity
Inevitable Captivity
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False Hope
False Hope
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Ezekiel's Vision
Ezekiel's Vision
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Glory of God
Glory of God
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Departure of Glory
Departure of Glory
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Future Return of Glory
Future Return of Glory
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Ichabod Meaning
Ichabod Meaning
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People's Objections
People's Objections
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Temple (Old Testament)
Temple (Old Testament)
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Jesus' View of the Temple
Jesus' View of the Temple
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Historical Review
Historical Review
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Judgement Announcements
Judgement Announcements
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People's Unfaithfulness
People's Unfaithfulness
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Fall of Jerusalem
Fall of Jerusalem
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Ezekiel Chapters 4-24
Ezekiel Chapters 4-24
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Ezekiel's Methods
Ezekiel's Methods
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Book of Haggai
Book of Haggai
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First Third Fate
First Third Fate
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Second Third Fate
Second Third Fate
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Third Third Fate
Third Third Fate
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Hem of Garment
Hem of Garment
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Siege Horrors
Siege Horrors
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Covenant curses
Covenant curses
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Siege Sanitation
Siege Sanitation
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Siege Cannibalism
Siege Cannibalism
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Herodian Temple
Herodian Temple
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God's Plan
God's Plan
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The Church's Role
The Church's Role
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Restoration of Israel
Restoration of Israel
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Ezekiel and Jeremiah
Ezekiel and Jeremiah
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Ezekiel and Daniel
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Ezekiel's Monodrama
Ezekiel's Monodrama
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Ezekiel's Muteness
Ezekiel's Muteness
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The Brick
The Brick
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Siege Equipment
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The Iron Skillet
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Purpose of Siege Walls
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Skillet as Siege Wall
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Gods Judgement
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Aftermath of Seige
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Ezekiel's Siege Drama
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Turning Face Away
Turning Face Away
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Left Side Symbolism
Left Side Symbolism
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Right Side Symbolism
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Day for a Year
Day for a Year
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Symbolic Binding
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Ezekiel Bread Purpose
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Ezekiel's Drama
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Ezekiel's Role in Siege
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Face as Symbol of Determination
Face as Symbol of Determination
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North Direction
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South Direction
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Measured Portion
Measured Portion
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How
How
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Siege Wall
Siege Wall
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390 vs. 40 Years
390 vs. 40 Years
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Possible Interpretation of 430 Years
Possible Interpretation of 430 Years
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Siege, Exile, and Iniquity
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Shaving Symbolism
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Ezekiel's Defilement
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Hair Division
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Burning Hair
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Sword and Hair
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Purpose of Ezekiel's Actions
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Ezekiel's Siege Portrayal
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Hair Cutting
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Piles of hair
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Exile Food
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Purpose of Ezekiel's actions
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Exile condition
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Study Notes
- Ezekiel 1-24 focuses on announcing Judah's sins and the ensuing judgment.
- The initial chapters (1-3) detail Ezekiel's commission.
- Chapters 4-24 present a pattern of alternating oral messages and symbolic acts.
- Symbolic acts are followed by oral messages offering further explanation.
- This portion aims to warn the people about the coming judgment and its causes, using repetition and varied methods to emphasize the message.
- God, through Ezekiel, is trying to communicate the urgency and inevitability of the coming judgment.
- Ezekiel employs symbolic acts and drama, alongside oral messages to reinforce the message like acting out the siege of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel is addressing people already deported.
- Despite experiencing deportation, the people struggle to grasp the significance of Ezekiel's acts.
- Ezekiel uses the picture of the siege of Jerusalem to show it's impending fall.
- The people maintain hope in Jerusalem and the temple.
- Ezekiel warns that Jerusalem will fall, leading to the dispersion of its people.
- Chapters 6 and 7 convey judgment messages.
- The captivity is unavoidable due to pagan idolatry.
- Human efforts will not prevent the captivity; God will eliminate idolatry.
- Ezekiel is taken to Jerusalem in a vision in chapters 8-11, where he witnesses the wickedness and idolatry practiced by Judah's leaders.
- The glory of God, previously dwelling in the Holy of Holies, departs from the temple to the Mount of Olives due to the people's idolatry.
- God's glory cannot coexist with idolatry during judgment.
- The departure of God's glory parallels the story of Ichabod in the book of Judges, signifying the departure of glory due to wickedness and idolatry.
- In chapter 43, the glory of God will return in the future kingdom after the people are cleansed and restored to the land.
- In chapters 12-19, Ezekiel addresses objections, questions, and rationalizations from the people regarding the impending judgment.
- Ezekiel addresses the reasons why the people think the judgement shouldn't happen.
- Chapters 20-23 recap and summarize the unfaithfulness of the nation, identifying the leadership as the primary source of corruption.
- In chapter 23, the people are likened to prostitutes.
- Ezekiel reviews their history to reiterate why the judgment is justified, despite their questions and objections.
- Jerusalem falls in chapter 24.
- Chapters 4-24 overall address the coming judgement and explain the reasons for it.
- This is done through symbolic acts, oral messages, visions, and summaries of the nation's history.
- Haggai references peoples concerns that the rebuilt temple, post Babylonian captivity, lacks the glory of Solomon's temple.
- Haggai says the house will be glorious by the one who shall be in it, referencing when Jesus was in the temple
- The Herodian temple, a renovation of the temple, saw Jesus' presence.
- Jesus is the glory of God, but the judgment upon Israel continues even today.
- The church is God's instrument now, with a different emphasis than the judgment on Israel.
- The glory of God, as it relates to Israel, will return when they are restored to the land and cleansed, ending the judgment.
- Daniel references Jeremiah, but there is no mention of Jeremiah in Ezekiel.
- Ezekiel mentions Daniel; both ministered in Babylon during the same time.
- The book does not give us every detail, and we may need to find out more in heaven.
Ezekiel's Monodrama
- In chapter 4, Ezekiel acts out the siege of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel is mute, performing a drama of the siege for the elders.
- Ezekiel is instructed to get a brick, drawing an outline/diagram of Jerusalem on it and sets up siege equipment around it
- He sets up siege equipment and a wall made of an iron skillet, which is debated to of been acting as a siege wall to either keep people in or out.
- Some the wall protected Ezekiel, but the primary function seems to be part of laying siege to Jerusalem.
- It functions as a siege wall, preventing escape and representing the inescapable judgment.
- Ezekiel is turning his face, acting as the attacker to the people of Jerusalem.
- Ezekiel lays on his left side facing north for 390 years, symbolizing bearing the punishment for Israel, then on his right side for 40 years, symbolizing the judgment upon Judah
- A day represents a year.
- Ezekiel is tied with ropes, symbolizing the restriction and confinement during the siege.
- Ezekiel must remain on each side for the set amount of time.
- He is to take mixed grains to make bread, eating it sparingly.
- Ezekiel 4:9 bread is mentioned, and its taste is discussed.
- Ezekiel is doing a drama, is laying siege to city and the judgment being carried out over a long period of time.
- He's portraying the scarcity of food and resources during the siege and exile.
- The 390 years and 40 years have multiple interpretations.
- The emphasis is on bearing the iniquity of sins in discipline for an extended period, totaling 430 years.
- The Septuagint's amendments to the text reflect an attempt to address the uncertainty surrounding the time periods.
- Chapter 4 illustrates the conditions of the siege and exile.
- During the siege and exile, they will eat foreign food.
Humiliation and Disgrace
- In chapter 5, Ezekiel shaves his head and beard, acting as a barber, which symbolizes defilement.
- Priests shaving their heads and beards was unholy.
- Ezekiel's actions serve as a picture lesson of defilement and humiliation for the Judeans.
- God uses Ezekiel to depict the defilement among the people, even if it contradicts normal priestly behavior.
- Shaving one's head and beard represents disgrace in the culture.
- The shaved hair is divided into three parts.
- One third he burns, another third he chops up, and another third he scatters to the wind,
- Of the last third, some of the hair is put in the hem of Ezekiel's garment.
- The interpretation is then given.
- One third will die in the siege and fire of Jerusalem, from famine and distress as well.
- One third will be killed by the sword, mainly outside the city.
- One third will be scattered to the wind, representing dispersion among the nations.
- A small portion will die by fire and sword during dispersion.
- The small part of the third that are put in the hem represent Gods remnant of people that are protected.
- Siege warfare was horrible; cannibalism and disease were common during sieges.
- All of the judgments mentioned in the Mosaic Covenant, such as disease, plagues, sword, and fire, are coming to pass.
- The Mosaic Covenant must be understood to comprehend the events unfolding.
- God is fulfilling the consequences outlined in the Mosaic Covenant for disobedience.
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Ezekiel 1-24 announces sins and judgments. Symbolic acts precede oral messages in Ezekiel. The people of Judah had great hope in Jerusalem and the temple, believing they were invulnerable.
