Ezekiel 1:1. merciful and mighty! In all these heaven itself is opened. Ezekiel's Vision of God and His Throne. Compare 1 Timothy 6:16, with John 14:9. The date is a year and two months after the first vision (compare 1:1-2; 3:15-16; 8:1). The book being opened Chapters 2-3 Chapter 5 3. He laid on his left side for 390 days and then on his right side for 40 days (Ezekiel 4:4-6). Rev.4. The wrath of God Chapter 7 Chapter 6:12-17 6. Using imagery which is echoed in Revelation (7:3; 9:4; 14:1) execution of judgment is delayed while a man clothed in white linen marks the foreheads of the just persons in Jerusalem. He observes that "the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels." The Hebrew word for spirit is ruach, also translated "wind." This comparison quickly reveals that both these books deal with the same destruction of Jerusalem, and they both end with the same symbolic picture of the establishment of God's New Jerusalem (Church Kingdom) in the earth. (Revelation 1:7; compare Matthew 17:2-5.) 8:1 vs. 11:5. . And they were full of eyes within Bengelius reads . Daniel 7 also mirrors the imagery found in Revelation 4. You can see the same scene in Revelation 4:6-9 referenced above. Compare Ezekiel 1:1; Matthew 3:16; Acts 7:56; Acts 10:11. Revelation 5:6-14 describes the duties or purposes of the four living creatures. Those slain under the altar Chapter.6 Chapter 6:9-11 5. The whole Bible is about Him directly or indirectly, and as everything centers in and around Him . Then scatter the coals over the city" (Ezekiel 10:2). The inclusion of Levi would also serve to show that there is no special priestly tribe in spiritual Israel, the entire spiritual nation being "a royal priesthood."1Pe 2:9. That rainbow suggested the serenity and peace surrounding God's throne. _Y heze el yehazzek- el =_ El is strong, or El strengthens (compare Israel, Genesis 32:28). 4 Horns vs. 4 Smiths (1:18-21): The four horns who scattered all Israel are evidently Babylon, Medo-Persia, and probably Greece and Rome (though a case could be made for Assyria and Egypt). 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. Ezekiel and John describe one of the faces as that of a lion. TikTok video from madisonhigg07243 (@madisonhigg07243): "Exodus 3:14, Revelation 22:13, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 48:13, Jeremiah 1:5, John 15:16, Isaiah 43:25, John 1:12, 1 . God the Father can only be . They fall down and worship the Lamb, Jesus Christ, offering the same reverence to Him that they did to the Father (Revelation 4:6-9), proof positive of the deity of Jesus Christ. rows from LXX Ezek 2:1, the significance of this has not been grasped. REVELATION: 1. Their wings sounded "like a sound of rushing waters" and their movements, "like the sound of an army.". You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love . There are, however, a number of differences between these creatures and Ezekiel 1-2. 4 Then I looked, and behold, a whirlwind was coming out of the north, a great cloud with raging fire engulfing itself; and brightness was all around it and radiating out of its midst like the color of amber, out of the midst of the fire. Ezekiel 1:4. whirlwindemblematic of God's judgments (Jeremiah 23:19; Jeremiah 25:32).. out of the norththat is, from Chaldea, whose hostile forces would invade Judea from a northerly direction.The prophet conceives himself in the temple. Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. The beast was, is not and will come (Revelation 17: 8) Christ's people become Kings (Revelation 1:6, 2:26,27) How are readers today to discern God's message in this peculiar part of the Bible? 1 . Revelation 4, Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by E.W. surrounding the Temple, may also be found in Ezekiel 40 - 48. The agree-ment belongs to a series of parallels between Ezekiel's inaugural vision and the accounts of Paul's call or conversion in Acts 9:1-9, 22:6-11, and 26:12-18. Render, as Rev., "a voice as . Ezekiel 1:12-20 suggests that they are in constant motion around the throne. . The throne vision Chapter 1 Chapter 4 2. The point of comparison between him and them is the erect posture of their bodies, though doubtless including also the general mien. Christ was dead but is alive (Revelation 1:18). Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. Ezekiel 1:13; Psalm 104:4; Revelation 4:5; Genesis 15:17; Ezekiel 1:7; Daniel 10:5-6; Matthew 28:3; Revelation 10:1; Revelation 18:1 13 As for the likeness of the living creatures , their appearance was w like burning coals of fire , w like the appearance of torches moving to and fro among the living creatures . Sea of glass (4:6) appears in prophetic visions of God's throne room (Exodus 24:10; Ezekiel 1:22,26; Revelation 15:2). Ezekiel 1:1 The time of Ezekiel's prophecy at Chebar. Wherever this spirit would go, they would go, and the wheels would rise along with them. (Revelation 1:7; compare Matthew 17:2-5.) But there are remarkable parallels between Revelation and Ezekiel, two books written about 600 years apart. The Revelation of Christ given to John parallels much of Ezekiel, and was the prophesy that fulfilled the 2nd destruction of Judea and Jerusalem, that great city where our Lord was crucified (Rev. You may start from general revelation: water, trees, the sun, marriage, power (kingship). In the opening verse (Ezekiel 1:1, KJV), Ezekiel gave the date and the location of his captivity in Babylon. Yeshua says, "I am the First and the Last," here, at 2:8, and at 22:13 (see v. 8N above). There are two views held by theologians as to when this battle might happen. Noted biblical . Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! They are distinguished from angels (Revelation 5:8; Revelation 5:11). 3 And he that sat was to look upon like . ( Eze 1:1) Ezekiel among the captives. Matthew (i) 1 It chaunsed in the .xxx. In Ezekiel 43:10, we have God instructing Ezekiel to show the plans for the new Temple and Jerusalem to His people in Exile, in an effort to make them feel ashamed of their idolatry and bring them back to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple for God. There is a great cloud (Ezekiel 1:4), where the figure in Revelation 10:1 is "clothed with a cloud." From the waist down was something like fire (Ezekiel 1:27), where the figure in Revelation 10:1 has "feet like pillars of fire." There was a rainbow (Ezekiel 1:28), where the figure in Revelation 10:1 has a "rainbow on his head." 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.. 2 On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. a. God's judgments are announced by a seven-sealed scroll, seven trumpets, seven signs, and seven bowls that pour out God's wrath. Consider the similarities between the books of Zechariah and Revelation. 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.. 2 On the fifth of the monthit was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians. Beast has ten horns (Revelation 13:1) and 3 were uprooted. See on Isaiah 6:2-3. He is therefore the Master-key to the Divine revelation of the Word. He was acting out God's message in unforgettable ways. Ezekiel 1:4 His vision of four cherubims; Ezekiel 1:15 of the four wheels; Ezekiel 1:26 and of the glory of God. Ezekiel 9:4-7 undoubtedly provides the OT background for this passage. Among those twelve tribes as named in Revelation 7:4-8 there is no tribe of Dan included. 5 Also from within it came the likeness of four living creatures. Revelation 4:2 " And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and [one] sat on the . Ezekiel was seeing the very same throne where Jesus is enthroned as the Lamb of God as John saw concerning the end of the world. Numbers 4:3; Luke 3:23 as I. Ecclesiastes 9:1; Ecclesiastes 9:2; Jeremiah 24:5-7 captives. The Throne of God ( Revelation 4) The entire 4th chapter of Revelation is a vision of the throne room of God. Ezekiel 1:10; Ezekiel 1:18. Ezekiel speaks of his look into heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, Omit. Three and a half time period (a time, 2 times and a time) Chapter 12:7: Chapter 11:9, 11: 2. In Ezekiel the four creatures are a part of the throne of God, more or less the "wheels" of the Throne-Chariot of God. Christ was, is and will come (Revelation 1: 4) Beast received deadly wound and lives (Revelation 13:14). What is interesting is reoccurring images that are found in both: Four horses: a black horse, a red horse, and a white horse. According to Ezekiel 39:7, Israel will experience a sudden national conversion to the Lord. MSTC (i) 1 It chanced, in the thirtieth year, the fifth day of the fourth Month, that I was among the prisoners by the river of Chebar: where the heavens opened, and I saw a vision of God. 1 Old Testament References in the Book of Revelation By: Dr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, Th.M., Ph.D. 3. From comparison with Ezekiel 1:4-14 and 10:20-22, we understand these creatures to be cherubim, the spectacular angelic beings surrounding the . Jehovah breathed upon those dry bones, and they came to life, providing a picture of the rebirth of the nation of Israel after 70 years of captivity in Babylon. The Leopard, the Bear, and the Lion Rev.7. by the river. IV); while Isaiah and Jeremiah (who prophesied in the land) are compounded. captivity. 1. And the four living creatures With an allusion to the seraphim represented in Isaiah's vision; had each of them six wings about him Which they used in part to express their reverence and humility, and in part to show readiness and expedition in performing the orders and commands of God. Others "were standing before him" (vs. 4). They are "full of eyes," or "eyes all around." Compare Ezekiel 10:20. Revelation 4:9 . Revelation 4:1 Context. The armies of the invading axis will be slaughtered and become food for the birds of the air (compare Ezekiel 39:4 with Revelation 19:17-18). Revelation four introduces us to the place judgment comes from: God's throne in heaven. Ezek.9 Opening the First 6 Seals Revelation 7:1-4 Point 1. Ezekiel 1:5. . 1. The four creatures are described as having similar other-worldly features. Comparisons Between to the Two Groups Described in Revelation 7. Bullinger, has stood the test of tine as an incredible resource for the diligent student. Psalms 104:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:17. . Here are some of the parallels (NIGTC, 314). EZEKIEL: REVELATION: 1. Compare Ezekiel 10:20. Such a crystalline expanse is also described by John: "Also before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal" (Revelation 4:6). Compare in the millennium, Ezekiel 48:35. serve him--with worship (Revelation 7:15). Ezekiel 1:28; also 19:10 below and Daniel 8:17. 25:32, 33) The book of Revelation uses many illustrations similar to those in Ezekiel.Compare Ezekiel 1:28Revelation 4:3; . Revelation 4:6- : shows that it is the cherubim that are meant. Revelation 4:1 (ASV) After these things I saw, and behold, a door opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, [a voice] as of a trumpet speaking with me, one saying, Come up hither, and I will show thee the things which must come to pass hereafter. The hymn declares some of the attributes of the Triune God, verse one says: "Holy, holy, holy! (see MJ 1:2-3N); compare Isaiah 6:5. Revelation 4 New King James Version The Throne Room of Heaven 4 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. Introduction to the vision. The seal on the Saint's foreheads . 34:17; Matt. REVELATION AND THE VISIONS OF THE PROPHETS EZEKIEL AND DANIEL IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Prophet Charts . ( Rev 4:1) John is called up into heaven. (The fourth horse is dapple in Zechariah and pale in Revelation). Come out of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues. Revelation 5:6-14 describes the duties or purposes of the four living creatures. Referring to the Ezekiel passage, Alan Johnson writes: . yeare the fifth daye of the .iiij. Daniel had a glimpse into heaven. Breaking the Code Revised Edition provides a trustworthy guide to the rich symbolism of this important biblical book. Ezekiel's Inaugural Vision. Founder and Director of Ariel Ministries There are over five hundred references to the Old Testament in the Book of The Bible in Basic English Chapter Parallel 2. Then another angel comes with a loud voice, saying hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. Pictured here is the universal church of Christ: the Old Testament believers are represented by the twelve tribes . God is sovereign over all His creation, therefore it is only fitting for the first vision to . The , Revelation 4:1, undoubtedly indicates that the "being in Spirit" beginning with Revelation 1:10 continues unbroken;[1651] and from Revelation 4:1 to the close of the entire revelation, . G. The Lamb and the Scroll. EZEKIEL. Was. ( Eze 1:1) Ezekiel among the captives. Their fast movements resembled "flashes of lightning.". . He shaved his head and beard and then did different things to the hairs (Ezekiel 5:1-5). Ezekiel 1:12-20 suggests that they are in constant motion around the throne. 1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. When Stephen was stoned to death, he saw into heaven. A fitting symbol to be about this angel's head. (Ezekiel 37:1-14) These two prophecies, in Ezekiel and in Revelation, had their striking modern-day fulfillment in 1919, when Jehovah restored his "deceased" witnesses to vibrant life. The "hand of the LORD" on Ezekiel ( Ezekiel 1:3 Ezekiel 1:3The word of the LORD came expressly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there on him. The Revelation. Are Israelites only, 12,000 from the 12 tribes of Israel. 1. They shall see and know Him with intuitive knowledge of Him, even as they are known by Him (1 Corinthians 13:9-12), and face to face. In Ezekiel's first vision, four winged creatures came out of the sky with four faces. x And the fire was bright . That Yahweh, the eternal God, is spoken of, we cannot doubt; and such passages as Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 1:3; John 1:14; John 12:41, justify us in maintaining that the revelation of the divine glory here made to Ezekiel has its consummation or fulfillment in the person of Christ, the only-begotten of God (compare Revelation 1:17-18). He used Isaiah 6:1-3 and Revelation 4:8-11 as the basis for this great hymn of the church. Compare Ezekiel 38 and 39 with Revelation 20:1-10 and note the similarities and differences. Of the Old Testament texts, however, Isaiah makes Revelation more understandable to me than Ezekiel. The vision in the opening chapter of Ezekiel is in the most general form - the manifestation of the glory of the living God. Out of the throne - Compare Ezekiel 47:1; Zechariah 14:8. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. (Ezek. B. John enters heaven. 5:6; 1:4-5. in the thirtieth. Ezekiel says that the entire throne-carrying system of these four creatures was guided by a "spirit" (verse 20). The person manifested is always the same, but the form of the vision is modified . and the holy spirit through ezekiel had declared: i will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them.' 'i will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick.' 'and i will make with them a covenant of peace.' 'and they shall be no more I'd like to think that this vision was an encouragement to the people of . Introduction to the vision. The rainbow upon his head reminds us of John's earlier vision of Jehovah's throne, with its "rainbow like an emerald in appearance." (Revelation 4:3; compare Ezekiel 1:28.) Revelation 4:8. These zoa speak . Those standing in vs. 4 and again in vs. 7 cannot be the same as "your associates seated before you" in vs. 8, because We see four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth. The book of Revelation does not refer to history at all but is a timeless allegory of the conflict between good and evil. They are distinguished from angels (Revelation 5:8; Revelation 5:11). Some of them are listed here. Learn to love appropriately. The seven churches have been addressed and it is now time to move into the task of revealing those things that must shortly come to pass. The Lord Jesus Christ is the one great Subject of the Word of God (compare Luke 24: 27 ; John 5: 39 ), being the promised "Seed" of the woman (Genesis 3: 15 ). Is it the same battle? Worship from Theophany Seeing God in majesty Praise 4:8 Awe 1:17 Imitation 2 Cor. (4) Idealist. fire infolding itselflaying hold on whatever surrounds it, drawing it to itself, and devouring it.Literally, "catching itself," that is, kindling . That rainbow suggested the serenity and peace surrounding God's throne. 4. see his face--revealed in divine glory, in Christ Jesus. Imaging in Ezekiel 1 1:4 9:3-4 . See also Revelation 14:14; cf. Lord God Almighty! Ezekiel 1:5-14. The phrase after this (meta tauta in ancient Greek) in Revelation 1:19 is repeated twice in Revelation 4:1. Rainbow was upon his head - We looked at this symbol in Revelation 4:3 (compare Ezekiel 1:26-28) and found it to represent that God is a covenant keeping God and that He is just and merciful. Instead, we find included the tribe of Manasseh. [ Continue Reading ] Ezekiel portrays result of siege by shaving off hair and beard, burning a third in the fire, striking a third with the sword and scattering a third to wind (5:1-17) 3. Several of these images are only found in these two prophecies, while the others . The four smiths may represent the Lord's revealment of progressive military technologies, which have already sent three of these powerful empires into . "A THRONE SET IN HEAVEN" Revelation 4:1 The vision of the ascended Lord introduced the seven letters to the churches, so the visions of this and the next Chapter s introduce the . Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. Revelation 22:2 " In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the . "If you will walk in my ways and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here " (vs. 7).