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| − | Ezekiel was a prophet born in Jerusalem who lived in the 500s B.C. He was a contemporary of Jeremiah. | + | '''Ezekiel''' was a prophet born in [[Jerusalem]] who lived in the 500s B.C. He was a contemporary of [[Jeremiah (Prophet)|Jeremiah]]. |
| − | Ezekiel sought the spiritual improvement of the Hebrews. He disagreed that the Messiah would be a military ruler, and instead emphasized that the Messiah would more likely be a humble shepherd. Ezekiel frequently criticized the unfaithful. | + | Ezekiel sought the spiritual improvement of the [[Hebrews]]. He disagreed that the [[Messiah]] would be a military ruler, and instead emphasized that the Messiah would more likely be a humble shepherd. Ezekiel frequently criticized the unfaithful. |
[[John]] frequently quoted the [[Book of Ezekiel]] in the [[Book of Revelation]]. | [[John]] frequently quoted the [[Book of Ezekiel]] in the [[Book of Revelation]]. | ||
[[category:biblical persons]] | [[category:biblical persons]] | ||
Revision as of 04:11, July 19, 2007
Ezekiel was a prophet born in Jerusalem who lived in the 500s B.C. He was a contemporary of Jeremiah.
Ezekiel sought the spiritual improvement of the Hebrews. He disagreed that the Messiah would be a military ruler, and instead emphasized that the Messiah would more likely be a humble shepherd. Ezekiel frequently criticized the unfaithful.
John frequently quoted the Book of Ezekiel in the Book of Revelation.