Yechezkel: Perek 13

Read the text of Yechezkel 13 Bullet Point Summary Yechezkel Perek 13 Perek 13 is a prophecy against the false prophets of that time. “Why do you keep predicting based upon your own imagination? “You keep promising peace when there will be disaster!” Hashem will...

Yechezkel: Perek 14

Read the text of Yechezkel 14 Bullet Point Summary Yechezkel Perek 14 The Elders of Yisrael came to speak with Yechezkel with evil intentions. (Malbim) Hashem will punish the false idolaters who follow their evil thoughts. Hashem will hold the false prophets...

Yechezkel: Perek 15

Read the text of Yechezkel 15 Bullet Point Summary Yechezkel Perek 15 Yisrael is compared to a “wild grape vine” that seemingly has no use other than to be burned. Other vines and trees in the forest can be utilized for heat and furniture. What should Hashem do with...

Yechezkel: Perek 16

Read the text of Yechezkel 16 Bullet Point Summary Yechezkel Perek 16 Note: this is one of the longest perakim in the entire sefer, having sixty-two pesukim. This is just a summary of the perek, as it is written. A parable which relates that Yerushalayim was like an...

Yechezkel: Perek 17

Read the text of Yechezkel 17 Bullet Point Summary Yechezkel Perek 17 This perek is in riddle form. A riddle is something in which the explanation is concealed. (Radak) A great, beautiful eagle will swoop down and uproot a vine/tree from its place. Radak: this is a...

Yechezkel: Perek 18

Read the text of Yechezkel 18 Bullet Point Summary Yechezkel Perek 18 Hashem addresses a common mistaken belief throughout Yisrael that people are judged based upon the deeds of their parents or their children. “Why does Yisrael keep saying, “Parents eat sour...