Old Testament
Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel sees visions of God's glory, acts out warnings of Jerusalem's fall, and after the city falls, speaks of renewal. The famous valley of dry bones pictures a people brought back to life.
At a glance
Ezekiel key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 48
- Author
- Ezekiel, a priest and prophet among the exiles
- When it was written
- Around 593 to 571 BC, in Babylon
- Main theme
- God's glory, judgment and restoration
- Key verse
- Ezekiel 36:26
Summary
What is Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel sees visions of God's glory, acts out warnings of Jerusalem's fall, and after the city falls, speaks of renewal. The famous valley of dry bones pictures a people brought back to life.
Key verse
A key verse in Ezekiel
“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.”
48 chapters
Ezekiel chapters
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Questions
Ezekiel: common questions
Who wrote the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel, a priest and prophet among the exiles.
When was Ezekiel written?
Around 593 to 571 BC, in Babylon.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel sees visions of God's glory, acts out warnings of Jerusalem's fall, and after the city falls, speaks of renewal. The famous valley of dry bones pictures a people brought back to life.
How many chapters are in Ezekiel?
Ezekiel has 48 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 36:26: “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.” (KJV).
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