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Ezekiel 40 - Introduction

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

In what way are Chapter s 40-48 to be regarded as the climax of all which Ezekiel had been saying?

2.

Who conducted Ezekiel through his visionary tour of the Zion-to-be?

3.

What three basic approaches to Ezekiel's Temple have been taken? What are the strong points and weak points of each approach?

4.

What basic lessons can be gleaned from these Chapter s re gardless of the system of interpretation which is followed?

5.

How long after the destruction of Jerusalem did Ezekiel receive this final vision?

6.

Who were the Zadokites? Why is the priesthood restricted to the sons of Zadok in the new Temple?

7.

If the Temple is to be interpreted symbolically, why does Ezekiel go into such tedious detail about its structure and operation?

8.

What were the outer dimensions of the new Temple?

9.

What did Ezekiel see returning to Jerusalem in this vision? What explanation did Ezekiel hear the divine voice make concerning that visionary Temple?

10.

How does God describe the people who live in the new Temple age?

11.

What was Ezekiel told to do with the information which he received in the Temple vision?

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See also Ezekiel 40 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The subject of the closing chapters of Ezekiel Ezek. 40–48 is the restitution of the kingdom of God. This is expressed by a vision, in which are displayed not only a rebuilt temple, but also a reforme...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    EZEKIEL 40-48. RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE MESSIANIC DAYS. To a modern taste these Chapter s, crowded with architectural and ritual detail, may seem dreary and irrelevant: to Ezekiel t...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Third Section. Ch. 40 48. Final condition of the redeemed people This concluding section of Ezekiel's prophecy is in many ways remarkable, and the main idea expressed by it needs to be carefully atte...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    PRELIMINARY REMARKS ON CHAPTER S 40-48.* * The reader is left to form his own judgment on the temple seen in vision by Ezekiel, from the various interpretations that I have given in the Preliminary...

  • 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

    EZEKIEL, XL. PRELIMINARY NOTE ON Chapter S 40-48. These closing Chapter s of Ezekiel form one continuous prophecy of a distinctly marked character. They present a vision of the Temple in minute detail...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 40 This and the eight following Chapter s contain a vision of a city and temple herein described, and are thought to be the most difficult part of the whole Bible. The Jews fo...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    ** Daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of Judah. He was carried captive to Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiachin, B. C. 606, when a youth. He was there taught the learning of...

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    THE VISION OF THE RESTORED TEMPLE AND THE REINHABITED LAND (Chaps. 40–48) This is a development of the promise contained in Ezekiel 37:27. The subject of the closing Chapter s of Ezekiel is the restit...

  • The Typology of Scripture by Patrick Fairbairn

    CHAPTER 40-48. PRELIMINARY REMARKS ON THE VISION IN CHAP. 40-48, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRINCIPLES ON WHICH IT OUGHT TO BE INTERPRETED. WE have now, with God's help, reached the closing vision of Ezekie...

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