Old TestamentMajor Prophets48 Chapters

Ezekiel

A priest-turned-prophet among the exiles in Babylon, Ezekiel received dramatic visions: the throne chariot of God, the valley of dry bones, and the new Temple. His message moves from judgment to hope — God will restore Israel and give them a new heart.

Author: Ezekiel · Written: c. 593-571 BC

🎯Key Themes

Glory of GodJudgment on Israel and nationsIndividual responsibilityValley of dry bones (resurrection)New heart and new spiritThe new Temple

Famous Verses

Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Ezekiel 37:5

Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live.

Ezekiel 34:15

I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest — oracle of the Lord GOD.

📝Summary & Overview

Ezekiel's ministry has three phases: before the fall of Jerusalem (judgment oracles, chapters 1-24), oracles against foreign nations (25-32), and restoration prophecies (33-48). His visions are vivid and symbolic: the throne chariot, the scroll he must eat, the valley of dry bones coming to life, and the detailed vision of a new Temple with living water flowing from it. The dry bones vision became a foundational image for bodily resurrection.

📚Book Details

Author

Ezekiel

Written

c. 593-571 BC

Testament

Old Testament

Category

Major Prophets

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