Prophets & WritingsOld Testament

Ezekiel

When

c. 593–571 BC· In the text

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

"God strengthens" · Hebrew

About

Priest and prophet who ministered to Jewish exiles in Babylon. He received elaborate visions — a chariot of fire with four living creatures, a scroll eaten sweet as honey, the glory of God departing the Temple, and the famous valley of dry bones coming to life. He acted out his prophecies symbolically. He proclaimed both God's judgment on Israel's sin and the promise of future restoration and a new temple.

Key Scripture AppearancesKJV

Ezekiel 1:1

Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.Ezekiel 1:1, KJV

Ezekiel 2:1

And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.Ezekiel 2:1, KJV

Ezekiel 33:11

Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?Ezekiel 33:11, KJV

Ezekiel 37:1

The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,Ezekiel 37:1, KJV

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