The author of the Book of Ezekiel presents himself as Ezekiel, the son of Buzi, born into a priestly (kohen) lineage. [2] The author dates his first divine encounter to "the thirtieth year" according to …

Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision 1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.

Sep 14, 2022 · Who was Ezekiel in the Bible? Ezekiel, whose name means “strengthened by God,” grew up in Jerusalem, where he trained to be a priest in the temple. He was among the second group of …

Summary: Ezekiel, a prophet during the Babylonian exile, delivers God’s messages of judgment and restoration. He warns Israel of impending destruction due to their idolatry and sin but also offers …

Jan 31, 2025 · Ezekiel’s name in Hebrew was Yechezquel, which means “God strengthens” or “God will strengthen.” His name references the power he needed to fulfill God’s prophetic calling during his …

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Ezekiel prophesied that the exiles from both Judah and Israel would return to Palestine, leaving none in the Diaspora. In the imminent new age a new covenant would be made with the restored house of …

Ezekiel (Yechezkel, יְחֶזְקֵא-ל) was a prophet who lived in Babylonia at the time of the destruction of the First Temple. Among his more famous prophecies, which were compiled in the Book of Ezekiel, are …

Nov 1, 2023 · Ezekiel, a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), lived during the tumultuous period of the Babylonian Exile in the 6th century BCE. Born in Jerusalem, he was a …

Before Jerusalem is destroyed (587 B.C.), Ezekiel is concerned to convince his audience that they are responsible for the punishment of exile and to justify the Lord’s decision to destroy their city and …