Ezekiel

Old Testament

124 verses indexed · 106 articles with references

Chapter 1

12 verses

Ezekiel 1:1-32 articles: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues
Are the Jewish Apocrypha Inspired Scripture? [Appendix]Biblical Issues
Ezekiel 1:1-281 article: YHWH: One like the Son of Man Has Come!New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 1:31 article: Two Reasons Why Mohammed Is Not a ProphetNew Analysis of Muhammad
Ezekiel 1:42 articles: Jesus Christ – The God of Gods and the Prince of princesChristological Issues
Jesus – The Faithful Witness in the Skies [Part 2]New Christological Issues
Ezekiel 1:4-101 article: The Heavenly Tabernacle: The Dwelling Place of the Triune GodTheological Issues
Ezekiel 1:4-161 article: Appearances of Christ in DanielNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 1:4-281 article: What is God’s Will for Man According to Christ?New Christological Issues
Ezekiel 1:241 article: Appearances of Christ in DanielNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 1:25-281 article: Seeing the unseen God Pt. 1New Christological Issues
Ezekiel 1:26-22 articles: Early Jewish Monotheism and Divine Plurality [Part 1]New Theological Issues
Early Jewish Monotheism and Divine Plurality [Part 2]New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 1:26-2810 articles: Jesus Meets the Criteria for DeityNew Christological Issues×2
Early Jewish Monotheism and Divine Plurality [Part 1]New Theological Issues×2
How can Jesus be God when the Hebrew Bible says God is not a man?Common Questions and Claims
Allah’s Omnipotence and the Impossibility of the IncarnationTheological Issues
The Messiah as Israel’s God and KingChristological Issues
Revisiting Christ’s Ignorance of the Day or HourNew Christological Issues
Jesus Christ – The Divine King of CreationNew Christological Issues
Appearances of Christ in DanielNew Christological Issues
Carmen Christi: Worshiping Christ as GodNew Christological Issues
The Old Testament on God Becoming a ManNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 1:281 article: Scholars on the Christology of James and JudeNew Christological Issues

Chapter 2

2 verses

Ezekiel 2:1-31 article: Should or should we not trust a/the son of man?Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 2:1-101 article: YHWH: One like the Son of Man Has Come!New Theological Issues

Chapter 3

4 verses

Ezekiel 3:16-191 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 3:22-241 article: The Trinity in Isaiah [Part 1]New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 3:22-271 article: Isaiah 6 and its Trinitarian ImplicationsTheological Issues
Ezekiel 3:241 article: The OT Witness to the Divine Personhood of the SpiritNew Theological Issues

Chapter 4

1 verse

Ezekiel 4:91 article: Allah and Nudity: Addressing a Typical Muslim PolemicPolemical Issues

Chapter 5

1 verse

Ezekiel 5:5-152 articles: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
The Old Testament on Vicarious SacrificesNew Theological Issues

Chapter 6

1 verse

Ezekiel 6:91 article: Jesus wept, slept, was hungry and thirsty, but God does not sleep, thirst or hunger.Common Questions and Claims

Chapter 7

2 verses

Ezekiel 7:1-192 articles: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
The Old Testament on Vicarious SacrificesNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 7:23-271 article: Are the Jewish Apocrypha Inspired Scripture? [Appendix]Biblical Issues

Chapter 8

3 verses

Ezekiel 8:1-41 article: Appearances of Christ in DanielNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 8:171 article: Jesus as the First Creature and the Irrationality of ArianismNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 8:181 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims

Chapter 9

3 verses

Ezekiel 9:2-31 article: Appearances of Christ in DanielNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 9:41 article: What Is Islam? A Critical Theological and Historical Analysis of Islam’s Origins and ClaimsNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 9:8-101 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims

Chapter 10

1 verse

Ezekiel 10:1-141 article: The Heavenly Tabernacle: The Dwelling Place of the Triune GodTheological Issues

Chapter 11

3 verses

Ezekiel 11:1-51 article: Rebuttal to Understanding-Islam : Regarding the Christian Concept of GabrielPolemical Issues
Ezekiel 11:52 articles: The OT Witness to the Divine Personhood of the SpiritNew Theological Issues
The Trinity in Isaiah [Part 1]New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 11:19-201 article: Examining the Deity of Christ in light of his absolute moral perfectionNew Christological Issues

Chapter 13

3 verses

Ezekiel 13:31 article: Apostle Paul vs. Muhammad: Who Stands as the True Messenger?New Analysis of Muhammad
Ezekiel 13:92 articles: MUHAMMAD THE FALSE PROPHETNew Analysis of Muhammad
Muhammad was a False Prophet and Not from AllahNew Analysis of Muhammad
Ezekiel 13:17-231 article: The Biblical and Islamic View of WomenGeneral Issues

Chapter 14

2 verses

Ezekiel 14:1-101 article: Does Yahweh Really Deceive?Theological Issues
Ezekiel 14:9-101 article: Does Yahweh Really Deceive?Theological Issues

Chapter 16

5 verses

Ezekiel 16:4-141 article: Jesus' Divine Claims and Islam: An Examination of Biblical ChristologyGeneral Issues
Ezekiel 16:6-81 article: The Biblical and Islamic View of Women — Part 2General Issues
Ezekiel 16:7-81 article: Jesus' Divine Claims and Islam: An Examination of Biblical ChristologyGeneral Issues
Ezekiel 16:59-611 article: The Lord Jesus: Our Divine RedeemerChristological Issues
Ezekiel 16:59-631 article: Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 2]General Issues

Chapter 18

9 verses

Ezekiel 18:1-41 article: Qur'an Contradiction: Who Suffers the Consequence of Sins?Quranic Issues
Ezekiel 18:1-241 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues
Ezekiel 18:48 articles: WHO IS THE CREATOR — ALLAH OR YEHOVAH?New Theological Issues×2
Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
The Lord Jesus: Our Divine RedeemerChristological Issues
The Islamic Doctrine of Substitutionary AtonementPolemical Issues
The Old Testament on Vicarious SacrificesNew Theological Issues
IS THE GOD OF ISLAM (ALLAH S.W) THE SAME AS THE GOD OF CHRISTIANS (JEHOVAH)?New Theological Issues
Who Is the Creator, Allah or Jehovah?New Theological Issues
The Lie Of The Islamic ReligionNew Quranic Issues
Ezekiel 18:201 article: The Errors Of IslamNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 18:20-231 article: Does Yahweh Really Deceive?Theological Issues
Ezekiel 18:21-221 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims×2
Ezekiel 18:21-231 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 18:233 articles: The Creation and Purpose of Hell Pt. 2New Theological Issues
Allah - The Great MisleaderNew Theological Issues
How Did the Satanic Verses Enter Muhammad’s Mouth?New Analysis of Muhammad
Ezekiel 18:30-323 articles: Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 1]General Issues
Does Yahweh Really Deceive?Theological Issues
Examining the Deity of Christ in light of his absolute moral perfectionNew Christological Issues

Chapter 19

1 verse

Ezekiel 19:3-41 article: Does the OT Predict that the Messiah Would be Resurrected on the Third Day? [Part 4]New Christological Issues

Chapter 20

6 verses

Ezekiel 20:51 article: Jesus as the Great I AMNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 20:121 article: Did Muhammad Break the Fourth Commandment?New Analysis of Muhammad×2
Ezekiel 20:18-261 article: The meaning of 2 Corinthians 4:4Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 20:23-261 article: Does Yahweh Really Deceive?Theological Issues
Ezekiel 20:251 article: Is Allah the God of the Bible?Theological Issues
Ezekiel 20:311 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues

Chapter 21

2 verses

Ezekiel 21:1-51 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues
Ezekiel 21:111 article: The Old Testament and Rape : Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:28-29General Issues

Chapter 22

2 verses

Ezekiel 22:101 article: The Old Testament and Rape : Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:28-29General Issues
Ezekiel 22:261 article: Did Paul slander the Law?Common Questions and Claims

Chapter 23

2 verses

Ezekiel 23:20-211 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues
Ezekiel 23:371 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues

Chapter 24

2 verses

Ezekiel 24:13-142 articles: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
The Old Testament on Vicarious SacrificesNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 24:16-241 article: Allah and Nudity: Addressing a Typical Muslim PolemicPolemical Issues

Chapter 25

1 verse

Ezekiel 25:132 articles: Ishmael is not the Father of MuhammadAnalysis of Muhammad×2
Answering Dr. Jamal Badawi: Muhammad in the BibleAnalysis of Muhammad

Chapter 26

2 verses

Ezekiel 26:72 articles: Jesus Christ – King of kings and Lord of lordsChristological Issues
A Scholarly Response to the Claim of “Unfulfilled Prophecies” in the BibleBiblical Issues
Ezekiel 26:25-271 article: Do Not Tempt the Lord Jesus 4New Christological Issues

Chapter 27

1 verse

Ezekiel 27:291 article: The Old Testament and Rape : Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:28-29General Issues

Chapter 28

3 verses

Ezekiel 28:1-101 article: Jesus Christ – The Mighty GodChristological Issues
Ezekiel 28:131 article: Music, Prophecy, and the Question of God: A Theological Critique of Islam’s Ban on MusicNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 28:181 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues

Chapter 29

2 verses

Ezekiel 29:31 article: Islam and the Magical World of Genies and DragonsHadith Literature
Ezekiel 29:19-201 article: Crucifixion in Ancient Egypt: A Historical and Theological AnalysisNew Theological Issues

Chapter 31

1 verse

Ezekiel 31:111 article: Jesus Christ – The Mighty GodChristological Issues×3

Chapter 32

2 verses

Ezekiel 32:17-321 article: Jesus Christ – The Mighty GodChristological Issues
Ezekiel 32:211 article: Jesus Christ – The Mighty GodChristological Issues×2

Chapter 33

4 verses

Ezekiel 33:7-111 article: Does Yahweh Really Deceive?Theological Issues
Ezekiel 33:10-112 articles: Jesus Saves Exactly the Way God SavesNew Christological Issues
The Creation and Purpose of Hell Pt. 2New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 33:112 articles: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues×2
Is Allah the God of the Bible?Theological Issues
Ezekiel 33:241 article: Doesn't Jesus' calling "belief that God is One" the greatest command disproveCommon Questions and Claims

Chapter 34

11 verses

Ezekiel 34:1-241 article: The Chief Shepherd of the FlockNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 34:7-221 article: Whoever is good is God?Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 34:10-221 article: The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1bNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 34:111 article: Only Jesus Gives Eternal LifeNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 34:11-121 article: Christological PreexistenceChristological Issues
Ezekiel 34:11-161 article: Who Are The People That Christ Saves From Their Sins?New Christological Issues
Ezekiel 34:11-241 article: Jesus as the Judge of All the EarthChristological Issues
Ezekiel 34:171 article: A Christian Defense of the Gospel to the MuslimsGeneral Issues
Ezekiel 34:20-241 article: The Messiah as Israel’s God and KingChristological Issues
Ezekiel 34:23-251 article: The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1bNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 34:281 article: DO YOU KNOW THE FIRST INFIDEL IN THE WORLD?New Theological Issues

Chapter 36

4 verses

Ezekiel 36:211 article: Muhammad and the Violation of the Third Commandment:New Analysis of Muhammad×2
Ezekiel 36:24-285 articles: Since Baptism is "for the forgiveness of sins", does that not imply that Jesus was a sinner?Common Questions and Claims
The Aaronic Blessing – A Trinitarian InvocationTheological Issues
The Heavenly Tabernacle: The Dwelling Place of the Triune GodTheological Issues
Rebuttal to Understanding-Islam : Regarding the Christian Concept of GabrielPolemical Issues
Jesus The Divine Son - A Markan Perspective [Part 1]New Christological Issues
Ezekiel 36:25-279 articles: Did Christ's Sacrifice Appease the Father or the entire Godhead? [Part A]New Common Questions×2
Did the Jews Misunderstand Jesus?Common Questions and Claims
Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 2]General Issues
The Gospel Q and the Identity of JesusChristological Issues
The Deity of Christ and the New World Translation Pt. 2New Christological Issues
The Messiah on Yahweh’s Throne – AddendumNew Christological Issues
The Christology of LukeNew Christological Issues
What did the Apostle Peter really believe about Jesus?New Christological Issues
The Binitarian Nature of the Shema [Appendix A]New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 36:271 article: The OT Witness to the Divine Personhood of the SpiritNew Theological Issues

Chapter 37

12 verses

Ezekiel 37:12-141 article: How can Jesus be God when he denies being all-powerful?Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 37:141 article: The Gospel Q and the Identity of JesusChristological Issues
Ezekiel 37:18-281 article: Daniel's Son of Man as the MessiahNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 37:21-231 article: The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1aNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 37:221 article: The Messiah as Israel’s God and KingChristological Issues
Ezekiel 37:22-281 article: Biblical Consummation versus Islamic Abrogation [Part 2]General Issues
Ezekiel 37:232 articles: Is the Savior necessarily God?Common Questions and Claims
Jesus is YahwehChristological Issues
Ezekiel 37:24-253 articles: Whoever is good is God?Common Questions and Claims
The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1aNew Christological Issues
The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1bNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 37:24-281 article: The Chief Shepherd of the FlockNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 37:26-283 articles: Jesus And Latreuo: Examining The NT on Christ Receiving Sacred ServiceChristological Issues
Jesus is YahwehChristological Issues
The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1aNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 37:271 article: Jesus Explicitly Confesses His Divinity: An Academic Theological AnalysisNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 37:281 article: Jesus is YahwehChristological Issues

Chapter 38

2 verses

Ezekiel 38:2-31 article: The Iron Wall of Dhul-Qarnayn: A Deeper Examination with Biblical Expositor Commentary and Strong’s Concordance The Quranic story of Dhul-Qarnayn (Surah 18:83-101) describes a massive wall of iron built between two mountains to contain the tribes of Gog and Magog (Ya’juj and Ma’juj) until the Day of Judgment. However, no historical, archaeological, or biblical evidence supports this claim. Additionally, a comparison with biblical sources, Strong’s Concordance, and theological expositors reveals that the Quranic narrative is inconsistent with earlier scriptures. The Core Issues to Examine: Historical Examination: Was There Ever a Massive Iron Wall? Biblical Accounts of Gog and Magog vs. The Quranic Version Theological Implications and Biblical Expositor Commentary Strong’s Concordance Word Study: Key Terms in the Hebrew Bible The Quran’s Dependence on Legendary Material The Absence of Evidence: What This Means for the Quran’s Reliability 1. Historical Examination: The Missing Iron Wall Despite the Quran’s claim that this wall exists until the Last Day, no evidence of such a structure has been found. A. No Historical Records of an Iron Wall No Greek, Roman, or Persian historian mentions a colossal iron wall sealing off an entire nation. Flavius Josephus (37–100 AD), a Jewish historian who wrote extensively about ancient events, makes no reference to such a wall in his descriptions of Gog and Magog. Herodotus (5th century BCE), known as the Father of History, never mentions a giant iron barrier built by Alexander the Great or any ruler. B. No Archaeological or Satellite Evidence Satellite imagery from NASA and advanced geological surveys have mapped nearly every mountain range on earth, yet no such iron wall has been discovered. Ancient barriers, such as Hadrian’s Wall (UK) and the Great Wall of China, were made of stone, bricks, and earth—not molten iron. C. Why This Matters: If the Quran describes this wall as a real, physical structure that still exists today, why has no evidence ever been found? The absence of proof raises serious questions about the historical credibility of this claim. 2. Biblical Accounts of Gog and Magog vs. The Quranic Version The figures of Gog and Magog appear in the Old Testament and the New Testament, but the biblical narrative does not mention a physical wall built to contain them. A. Gog and Magog in the Old Testament The first major reference appears in Ezekiel 38-39, where Gog is depicted as the leader of Magog, a powerful enemy that will attack Israel in the last days. Ezekiel 38:2-3 – "Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal; prophesy against him and say: ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal!'" B. Strong’s Concordance Word Study: "Magog" and "Gog" Magog (מָגוֹג - H4031) in Strong’s Concordance refers to a geographical region rather than a specific group of people sealed behind a wall. Gog (גּוֹג - H1463) represents a leader of an invading force, not an entire trapped nation. No Hebrew word in the Old Testament connects Gog and Magog to a literal iron barrier or an apocalyptic prison. C. Gog and Magog in the New Testament In Revelation 20:7-9, Gog and Magog represent symbolic nations of evil that will rise against God in the final battle. "When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle." Major Differences Between the Bible and Quran: Biblical Account (Ezekiel & Revelation) Quranic Account (Surah 18:83-101) Gog and Magog are powerful invading forces. Gog and Magog are trapped behind a physical iron wall. They come from the four corners of the earth. They are locked between two mountains. They attack Israel in the end times. They remain sealed until the Last Day. No mention of Alexander the Great. The story is tied to Dhul-Qarnayn, who resembles Alexander. The Quran’s version contradicts both the Old and New Testament, suggesting the story was not based on divine revelation but later legendary material. 3. Theological Implications and Biblical Expositor Commentary Leading biblical scholars and commentators have never identified Gog and Magog as being contained by an iron wall. A. Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Ezekiel 38-39 Henry identifies Gog and Magog as symbolic figures representing future nations that will war against God’s people. He rejects the idea of a literal barrier or prison, stating that the prophecy refers to spiritual rebellion and conflict, not physical confinement. B. John Gill’s Commentary on Revelation 20:7-9 Gill argues that Gog and Magog symbolize the forces of evil gathering against Christ in the end times. He states that no physical evidence supports the idea of an iron wall sealing these nations away. These theological experts confirm that the biblical Gog and Magog are not a trapped nation behind an iron wall—this idea is unique to the Quran and has no foundation in earlier scripture. 4. The Quran’s Dependence on Legendary Material A. The Alexander Romance and the Quranic Narrative The Syrian Alexander Romance (6th century CE) contains a myth about Alexander the Great building a metal wall to block savage tribes. This story was popular in the Middle East during Muhammad’s time and likely influenced the Quranic version. There is no pre-Islamic Jewish or Christian scripture that supports the idea of an iron wall for Gog and Magog. B. No Islamic Consensus on the Identity of Dhul-Qarnayn Some Islamic scholars claim Dhul-Qarnayn is Alexander the Great. Others argue he was Cyrus the Great, but there is no evidence that Cyrus built an iron wall either. 5. Conclusion: A Major Historical and Theological Inconsistency The Quran’s claim about Dhul-Qarnayn’s iron wall presents a serious historical and theological problem: No historical evidence exists for an iron wall sealing off Gog and Magog. The biblical accounts of Gog and Magog contradict the Quranic version. Biblical expositors confirm that Gog and Magog were never physically imprisoned. Strong’s Concordance shows that the biblical words for "Magog" and "Gog" never imply an iron barrier. The Quran’s story resembles the legendary Syrian Alexander Romance, not historical events. Final Thought: Is the Quran’s Account Reliable? If the Quran claims this iron wall still exists, but modern exploration and historical analysis find no evidence of it, then the claim lacks credibility. Furthermore, if earlier Jewish and Christian scriptures never mention this wall, it suggests that the Quran’s version is not based on divine revelation but later myths. This raises serious doubts about the Quran’s historical accuracy and its claim to be the final, unchanged word of God.New Analysis of Muhammad
Ezekiel 38:171 article: Jesus The Divine Son - A Markan Perspective [Part 1]New Christological Issues

Chapter 39

3 verses

Ezekiel 39:61 article: The Iron Wall of Dhul-Qarnayn: A Historical and Theological ExaminationNew Theological Issues
Ezekiel 39:27-291 article: The Aaronic Blessing – A Trinitarian InvocationTheological Issues
Ezekiel 39:291 article: The Gospel Q and the Identity of JesusChristological Issues

Chapter 43

4 verses

Ezekiel 43:1-72 articles: The Messiah as Israel’s God and KingChristological Issues
The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1aNew Christological Issues
Ezekiel 43:1-92 articles: Jesus is as old as God! [Part 2]New Christological Issues
How the Hebrew Bible Falsifies Islam [Part 1]New Theological Issues
Ezekiel 43:22 articles: Jesus – The Shema’s One Lord [Part 2]New Christological Issues×2
Jesus is YahwehChristological Issues
Ezekiel 43:13-271 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims

Chapter 44

3 verses

Ezekiel 44:1-41 article: The Messiah as Israel’s God and KingChristological Issues
Ezekiel 44:15-161 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims
Ezekiel 44:222 articles: Is Allah the God of the Bible?Theological Issues
Jesus is from the Seed of DavidChristological Issues

Chapter 45

1 verse

Ezekiel 45:17-251 article: Doesn't Ezekiel 18 show that God does not require perfect obedience but expects us to sin?Common Questions and Claims

Chapter 48

1 verse

Ezekiel 48:356 articles: Christian Answers to Muslim ChargesGeneral Issues
60 Questions For The Christians Answered - Part 1Christological Issues
The Messiah as Israel’s God and KingChristological Issues
Jesus is as old as God! [Part 2]New Christological Issues
The Coming of Israel’s Divine Shepherd King Pt. 1aNew Christological Issues
How the Hebrew Bible Falsifies Islam [Part 1]New Theological Issues

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