Ezekiel Final Studyguide

OLT 343

What is the topic of Chapter 1?

The Vision of the Divine Throne Chariot (1:4-28)

What was the appearance of the four creatures in chapter 1?

Each had four faces and four wings, resembling a man, lion(right side), ox(left side), and eagle, with legs like a calf.

What occurs in chapter 2?

The man with the appearance of the likeness of the glory of God calls Ezekiel to be a prophet to the Israelites, instructing him to speak God's words to them.

He commands Ezekiel not to be afraid or terrified of what the Israelites might say or do.

What is the topic of Chapter 3?

Ezekiel’s Commissioning as a Watchman (3:16-27)

What other chapters in Ezekiel mention the watchman?

Chapters 33 and 34 (in addition to chapter 3)

What is the topic detailed in chapter 4 and 5?

The Four Sign-Acts that symbolize the siege of Jerusalem and the consequences of the people's sins. (4:1-5:17)

What is the topic in chapter 8?

Four Scenes of Abomination Near the Temple

What were the four scenes of abomination in the temple?

Idolatrous worship: 1) “idol of jealousy” 2) “crawling things and uclean animals” 3) “mourning the god Tammuz” 4) “bowing down to the sun”

What is the topic in chapter 9?

The Visionary Destruction of Jerusalem

What is the topic in chapter 10?

The Glory Departs from the Temple

What is the topic of chapter 15?

The Parable of the Worthless Vine

What is the topic of chapter 16?

The Parable of the Unfaithful Wife

What is the topic of chapter 17?

The Parable of the Vine and Two Eagles

Where is “You will see things that are even more detestable” from?

8:6, 13, 15

Where is “put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament” from?

9:4

Where is “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them” from?

11:19

Where is “I spread the corner of my garment over you […] I gave you my solemn oath and entered into covenant with you” from?

16:8

What is the overarching theme of Ezekiel in p. 13?

THE INTERMINABLE GLORY AND SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD

What is the signifcance of these three years: 605 B.C., 597 B.C. and 586 B.C?

These years mark key events in the history of Judah's downfall leading to the Babylonian exile: 605 B.C. marks the first wave of exile when Daniel and other royalty were taken to Babylon. 597 B.C. signifies the second wave of exiles, including King Jehoiachin, as Nebuchadnezzar sought to establish control over Judah. Finally, 586 B.C. is the year Jerusalem was destroyed, the Temple was burned, and the majority of the remaining population was taken into exile, fundamentally altering the course of Jewish history.

When was Ezekiel taken into exile?

597 B.C., same years as King Jehoiachin

When was Ezekiel’s first vision?

592 B.C, according to Ezekiel 1:2

What is the meaning of Ezekiel’s name?

“God strengthens” or “whom God will strengthen”

What is Ezekiel a contemporary of?

Jeremiah and Daniel

How long did Jeremiah propheize that Judah would be in exile?

70 years

Which chapters contain Ezekiel’s “call narrative”?

Chapters 1-3

What were the “living creatures” regonized as in Ezekiel 1 and 10 (10:20)?

Cherubim

How many times did Ezekiel use the name Elohim?

34 times

What does Elohim mean?

God strengthens' or 'whom God will strengthen.'

How many times did Ezekiel use the name Yahweh/LORD?

200 times

What does Yahweh mean?

The name for God used in the Hebrew Bible, signifying His eternal existence.

How many times is the term son of man used?

93 times

What is the hebrew word for glory?

kabod (used 19 times in Ezekiel)

What is relationship of the “high places” to idolatry and altars in Judah?

The high places in Judah were sites of idolatrous worship and altars, where people offered sacrifices to false gods, undermining loyalty to Yahweh.

What are the two major words for idol?

gillûl (“logs, blocks,” 38x) and tô-ebâ

(“morally desgusting thing,” 41x)

How many times do we see “Then they will know that I am the Lord”?

60 times

Who is the “prince” that is mentioned in chapters 44-48?

Probably not the messiah because it 1) offers sacrficies for his own sins 2) has children

Know the Short Essay topic

Explain your position on whether Ezekiel 40-48 should be viewed literally or

figuratively (symbolically, ideally). If you are undecided or see a combination/hybrid of these views,

Explain the biblical and theological matters that need to be considered.

What is the topic of chapter 23?

The Parable of the Two Adulterous Sisters

What is the topic of chater 24?

The Parable of the Cooking Pot

What are the general themes for chapters 25 to 32?

Oracles Against the Nations.

These chapters contain prophetic messages concerning various nations surrounding Israel, emphasizing God's judgment and sovereignty over all nations.

What is the topic of chapter 28?

An Oracle Against Tyre & her Ruler, the Fallen Cherub

What is the topic of chapter 33?

The Turning Point

What is the topic for chapter 34?

A New Shepherd

What is the topic of chapter 36?

A Renewed Covenant

What is the topic of chapter 37?

A Renewed People (The Valley of Dry Bones)

What is The Valley of Dry Bones?

A vision of resurrection and restoration of Israel's people, symbolizing hope and renewal.

What happens in The Valley of Dry Bones?

In the Valley of Dry Bones, Ezekiel is shown a valley filled with dry bones. God asks him if the bones can live again. Following God's command, Ezekiel prophesies to the bones, and they come together, grow flesh, and are filled with breath. This symbolizes the restoration of Israel, indicating that God will bring His people back to their land and restore their hope.

What is the topic of chapter 38?

The Raising Up and Defeat of Gog

What is the topic of chapter 39?

Final Judgment upon Gog and the Nations

What is the topic of chapters 40-42?

Ezekiel’s Temple Plan in Detail

What is the topic of chaoter 43?

God’s Glory Returns to the Temple

What is the topic of chapter 47?

The River of God Flowing from the Temple

What is the topic of chaoter 48?

The Division of the Land in the Renewed Land and City

What is the importance of the rising up and defeat of Gog?

The rising up and defeat of Gog signifies God's ultimate victory over evil and serves as a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and protection over His people.

Where is “heir faces looked like this: Each of the four had the face of a human being, and on the right side each had the face of a lion, and on the left the face of an ox; each also had the face of an eagle.”

1:10

Where is “The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child.”

18:10

Where is “I will bring you from the nations and gather you from the countries where you have been scattered – with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with outpoured wrath.”

20:34

Where is “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.”

22:30

Where is “So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God, and I expelled you, guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.”

28:16

Where is “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”

33:7

Where is “As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.”

34:12

Where is “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’”

37:9

Where ix “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshek and Tubal; prophesy against him”

38:2

Where is “Then they will know that I am the Lord their God, for though I sent them into exile among the nations, I will gather them to their own land, not leaving any behind. I will no longer hide my face from them, for I will pour out my Spirit on the people of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.”

39:28-29

Where is “The glory of the Lord entered the temple through the gate facing east. Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.”

43:4-5

Where is “He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in – a river that no one could cross.”

47:5

Where is “And the name of the city from that time on will be: THE LORD IS THERE.”

48:35