Book of Ezekiel
ezekiel is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
48
Chapters
1,273
Verses
54
Cross-Refs
20
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Ezekiel
- Date Written
- c. 593-571 BC
- Category
- Major Prophets
- Chapters
- 48
- Verses
- 1,273
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “the strength of God”
About the Book of Ezekiel
The book of Ezekiel is among the most striking and theologically rich prophetic writings in Scripture, distinguished by its vivid visions, symbolic acts, and messages that encompass both severe judgment and magnificent restoration. Ezekiel, a priest taken captive to Babylon in 597 BC alongside King Jehoiachin and about 10,000 other Judeans, received his prophetic commission through a remarkable vision of God's glory beside the Kebar River in Babylon. His prophetic service extended roughly 22 years (593-571 BC), ministering to the exiles during the time Jerusalem still stood and continuing after its destruction in 586 BC.
Read the full Ezekiel study guide →Famous Verses
“Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live.”
Ezekiel 37:5
“A new heart also will I give you.”
Ezekiel 36:26
“I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26
Topical Index
20 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Time of his prophecy
Persecution of
Visions of
Of God's glory
Of Jews' abominations
Of their punishment
Of the valley of dry bones
Of a man with measuring line
Of the river
Teaches by pantomime
Feigns dumbness
Symbolizes the siege of Jerusalem by drawings on a tile
Shaves himself
Removes his belongings to illustrate the approaching Jewish captivity
Sighs
Employs a boiling pot to symbolize the destruction of Jerusalem
Does not show mourning upon the death of his wife
Prophesies by parable of an eagle
Other parables
His popularity
Key Verses
Ezekiel 1:1-3
Time of his prophecy
Ezekiel 3:25
Persecution of
Ezekiel 1
Of God's glory
Ezekiel 8:5,6
Of Jews' abominations
Ezekiel 9:10
Of their punishment
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Of the valley of dry bones
Ezekiel 40
Of a man with measuring line
Ezekiel 47:1-14
Of the river
Ezekiel 3:26
Feigns dumbness
Ezekiel 4
Symbolizes the siege of Jerusalem by drawings on a tile