REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What factors made the sin of Judah so grievous? 2. In what sense was Jerusalem in the midst of the nations (Ezekiel 5:5)? 3. What horrible barbarisms would accompany the fall of Jerusalem? 4. In what sense would a _sword_ continue to pursue the refugees even on foreign so... [ Continue Reading ]
IV. PARABLE OF THE NATION'S FATE 5:1-4 TRANSLATION (1) And as for you, son of man, take to yourself a sharp sword, for a barber's razor, take it, and cause it to pass over your head and your beard, and take to yourself balances, and divide them. (2) A third part you shall burn in the fire in the m... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER FIVE PROPHETIC DISCOURSES 5:5-7:27 The three discourses in Chapter s 5-7 are related in that they elaborate on the symbolism of Ezekiel 5:1-4. However, each of these discourses has its own distinctive thrust. The first is characterized by the dual themes of rebellion and retribution (Ezeki... [ Continue Reading ]
B. The First Threat 5:7-10 TRANSLATION (7) Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD: Because you are more tumultuous than the nations which are round about you in My statutes you have not walked, and My judgments you have not done, nor have you done according to the judgments of the nations which are rou... [ Continue Reading ]
C. The Second Threat 5:11-12 TRANSLATION (11) Therefore as I live (oracle of the Lord GOD) surely, because My sanctuary you have defiled with all your detestable things and with all your abominations, therefore I will cut you short, and My eye will spare not, nor shall I have pity. (12) A third pa... [ Continue Reading ]
D. The Results of the Judgment 5:13-15 TRANSLATION (13) Then My anger shall end, and MY wrath I shall cause to rest in respect to them and shall be comforted; and they shall know that I the LORD have spoken in My zeal when I have finished My wrath on them. (14) And I shall make you a desolation an... [ Continue Reading ]
E. The Third Threat 5:16-17 TRANSLATION (16) When I send against them the evil arrows of famine that are for destruction which I shall send against you to destroy you; and I shall increase famine upon you and I shall shatter your staff of bread; (17) and I will send against you famine and wild bea... [ Continue Reading ]