Questions tagged [ezekiel]
Questions regarding the book of the prophet Ezekiel or the prophet himself.
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How does Paul know that Satan disguises himself in 2 Corinthians 11:14?
Where does Paul get the tradition that Satan disguises himself as an angel of light? Paul says this in 2 Corinthians 11 but I don't remember any other passages that claim that Satan disguises himself....
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Confusion regarding how God punishes sin in light of 1 Samuel 3:11
The main issue I have stems with 1 Samuel 3:11-14 and 1 Samuel 2:31-33
11 And the Lord said to Samuel: “See, I am about to do something in
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Is Ezekiel 33:10-20 relevant to the contemporary Church, and what are its theological implications for soteriology?
God says that a righteous person who sins will not be saved by their past righteousness. Conversely, if a wicked person repents and turns from their sins, they will live and not be punished for their ...
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In Ezekiel 29:3, was the writer addressing the office of pharaoh in general?
According to, The IVP Bible Background COMMENTARY Old Testament. P.716
Ezekiel 29:3. identity of pharaoh. The reigning monarch in Egypt at this time was Apries (Ho-
phra), who ruled 589-570 B . C . ...
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Did any Early Christian exegesis interpret Ezekiel 29:3 to mean 'pharaoh made himself'?
In Latin Vulgate Old Testament Bible:
Ezekiel 29:3
Speak, and say: Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I come against thee, Pharao king of Egypt, thou great dragon that liest in the midst of thy rivers, ...
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Ez. 16:8 "...behold, thy time was the time of love;"---What does this phrase suggest?
Ezekiel 16:8 KJV
Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love;...
What exactly is "time of love" referenced by this verse?
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Does God command you to walk in his law
Does Ezekiel 36:27 “… and I will cause you to walk in my statues and be careful to obey my rules“, imply that God would require individuals with his spirit to follow the law?
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Most Holy Place
Where is this & what building does it refer to 'Most Holy Place' - Ezekiel chapters 40-43 relate to this
Ezekiel 41:4 New Living Translation
The inner room of the sanctuary was 35 feet long and ...
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Is this verse in Ezekiel 21:10 obscure due to difficulties in the Hebrew text? If so, how are those difficulties best explained
I have checked a variety of translations of this verse, and they all seem to have differences, indicative of unclear Hebrew language. For example (the relevant part of the verse following the ...
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Could the "7 Thunders" be in reference to the "7 Bowls" of God's wrath, which are heralded by way of the "7th Trumpet"? Rev, 10:3,4
As John has already written about the first 6 trumpet blasts, there can only be 1 more trumpet blast to come, which is to herald God's ultimate wrath, by way of the pouring out of the bowls of His ...
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Suffer the sins of your parents (Deut 5:9) or not (Ezk 18:2)
In Ezekiel 18:2, Ezekiel conveys a message from God to the people of Israel.
Why do you quote this proverb concerning the land of Israel: ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, but their children’s ...
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What does "no pleasure" mean in Ezekiel 33:11?
Ezekiel 33:11
"Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your ...
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Who does the Bible say the Two Olive Trees and Two Lampstands (Two Witnesses) are?
When I hear people ask who the Two Witnesses are, responses often jump to Moses and Elijah, Enoch and Elijah, Zechariah, Haggai, and others guesses. It seems to me the Bible tells us who the Two ...
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Does righteousness come from the law or not? [closed]
In Ezekiel 18:9 it says (ESV):
"walks in my statutes, and keeps my rules by acting faithfully—he is righteous; he shall surely live, declares the Lord God."
And in Ezekiel 14:14 (ESV) it ...
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Is the Mark of the Beast the Satanic imitation of Phylacteries (Dt. 6) and/or the 'Mark' of Ezek. 9
Note: This Question was inspired by a friend's report after she read 'Hebrew Insights from Revelation,'
by Eli Lizorkin-Eyzenberg and Pinchas Shir
In Det. 6, God instructs Moses to institute the ...
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