Ezekiel 36:1-15

The establishment of Israel in the land 36:1-15

This part of the prophecy of the preparation of the Promised Land sets forth what God would do for Israel. It contains the opposite of the curses against Israel warned of in chapter 6, and it contrasts Israel’s glorious destiny with the terrible fate of Edom in chapter 35.

"The chapter contains the most comprehensive enunciation of the plan of redemption to be found in this book, setting forth all the factors that comprise God’s plan of salvation." [Note: Ibid., p. 205.]

"Ezekiel 36 parallels the New Covenant God promised to Israel and Judah in Jeremiah 31. This covenant includes at least three specific elements: (a) restoration to the land (Ezekiel 36:24; Jeremiah 31:27-29), (b) forgiveness of sin (Ezekiel 36:25; Jeremiah 31:34), and (c) the indwelling presence of God’s Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 36:26-27; Jeremiah 31:33)." [Note: Dyer, in The Old . . ., p. 690.]

"The future of Israel [in chapters 36 and 37] can be summarized in four words: restoration, regeneration, resurrection, and reunion." [Note: Wiersbe, p. 227.]