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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Ezekiel 8 - Introduction

* The idolatries committed by the Jewish rulers. (1-6) The superstitions to which the Jews were then devoted, the Egyptian. (7-12) The Phoenician. (13,14) The Persian. (15,16) The heinousness of their sin. (17,18)

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See also Ezekiel 8 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The prophecies contained in these chapters Ezek. 8–19 fall within eleven months (compare Ezekiel 8:1 with Ezekiel 20:1). Although they were not all delivered on the same day, they may be regarded as a...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Third Section. Ch. 8 11. New visions of Jehovah's withdrawal from his house, and the approaching destruction of Jerusalem On the fifth day of the sixth month of the sixth year of the Captivity of Jeh...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    CHAP. VIII. _EZEKIEL, IN A VISION OF GOD AT JERUSALEM, IS SHEWED THE IMAGE OF JEALOUSY, THE CHAMBERS OF IMAGERY, THE MOURNERS FOR TAMMUZ, AND THE WORSHIPPERS TOWARDS THE SUN. GOD'S WRATH FOR THEIR IDO...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. At what point in his ministry did the elders begin to assemble at the house of Ezekiel? Why did they come? 2. How can you explain Ezekiel's transmigration to Jerusalem? 3. Wh...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (c-0) (The title of this book, 'Ezekiel'), Meaning, 'Strength of God.' captives (d-25) Lit. 'captivity.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    VIII. Here begins a fresh series of prophecies, extending through Ezekiel 19. This is introduced as before, by a remarkable vision which with its accompanying messages, occupies Ezekiel 8-11. The date...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 8 This chapter contains a vision the prophet had of the idolatry of the Jews, which was the cause of their destruction. The time when, place, where, and persons with whom he w...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 8. EZEKIEL IS TRANSPORTED TO JERUSALEM AND SEES THE SITUATION FOR HIMSELF. In this chapter Ezekiel is transported in Spirit to Jerusalem and shown many of the abominations which would result...

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