The Ruler from Bethlehem (Micah 5:1) Micah opens with a striking prophecy: from Bethlehem Ephrathah, a small and seemingly insignificant town among the clans of Judah, will emerge a ruler over Israel. Though humble in origin, this ruler’s roots extend back to ancient times, “from days of yore.” The verse […]

The Future Exaltation of Zion (Micha 4:1–2) Micha opens the chapter with a majestic vision of the end of days. The Mountain of the House of the Lord will be firmly established above all other mountains, symbolizing Jerusalem’s spiritual supremacy. Nations from across the world will stream toward it, not […]

An Indictment of Israel’s Leaders (Micah 3:1–4) Micah turns his rebuke directly toward the political and judicial leaders of Israel, the “heads of Jacob” and “rulers of the house of Israel.” As those charged with upholding justice, they should know right from wrong. Instead, they hate good and love evil. […]

Schemes of Injustice and Abuse of Power (Micha 2:1–2) Micha opens with a sharp condemnation of those who consciously plan wrongdoing. These individuals lie awake at night devising schemes of injustice and carry them out at dawn, using their power to exploit others. Their crimes focus on greed and dispossession: […]

The Prophet and His Mission (Micha 1:1) The book opens by identifying Micha the Morashtite as the prophet who received God’s word during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. His prophecy is directed at both Samaria (the capital of the Northern Kingdom) and Jerusalem (the capital […]

Yonah’s Anger at God’s Mercy (Yonah 4:1–3) Rather than rejoicing at Nineveh’s repentance, Yonah is deeply distressed and angered by God’s decision to spare the city. Yonah prays to God and admits that this very outcome was the reason he initially fled to Tarshish. He knew that God is gracious, […]

God’s Command Renewed (Yonah 3:1–2) The chapter opens with God’s word coming to Yonah a second time, underscoring divine patience and persistence. Yonah is again commanded to arise and go to Nineveh, the great city, and to proclaim the message that God will give him. Unlike the first time, Yonah […]

Yonah Swallowed by the Fish (Yonah 2:1) After being cast into the sea, Yonah is saved from death when God appoints a great fish to swallow him. Yonah remains alive in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. What appears to be punishment is in fact […]

📄 Daily Tanach –  Yonah Chapter 1: Flight from Prophecy and the Beginning of Return God’s Command and Yonah’s Flight (Yonah 1:1–3) The book opens with a direct command from God to Yonah son of Amittai: he is sent to the great city of Nineveh to proclaim judgment, for its […]

The Divine Summons Against Edom (Ovadiah 1–2) The book opens with a prophetic vision revealed to Ovadiah. God announces that the nations have been summoned against Edom for war. Though Edom once considered itself powerful and secure, God declares that He has made it small and despised among the nations. […]

The Final Vision: Judgment Without Escape (Amos 9:1–4) Amos concludes his prophecies with a powerful vision of God standing beside the altar and commanding its destruction. The imagery signals that no place—even sacred spaces—can provide refuge. God declares that none of the sinners will escape: not by digging into the […]

The Vision of the Basket of Summer Fruit (Amos 8:1–3) Amos is shown a vision of a basket of late (summer) figs. When asked what he sees, Amos responds plainly, and God reveals the meaning: the end has come for Israel. Just as summer fruit marks the close of the […]

The Vision of the Locusts and God’s Mercy (Amos 7:1–3) Amos is shown a vision in which God forms locusts at a critical moment—after the king’s mowings, when the later growth is essential for survival. As the locusts finish consuming the land, Amos intercedes on Israel’s behalf, pleading, “Who shall […]

Condemnation of Complacent Confidence (Amos 6:1) The chapter opens with a declaration of woe against those who feel secure and at ease in Zion and Samaria. These leaders see themselves as preeminent among the nations, assuming that their status and power guarantee safety. Their confidence leads to moral numbness—they believe […]

A Lament Over Fallen Israel (Amos 5:1–3) Amos begins with a funeral lament for the house of Israel. He speaks of Israel as a fallen virgin who will not rise again, abandoned on her land with no one to lift her up. The devastation will be massive: cities that once […]

Condemnation of the Oppressors of the Poor (Amos 4:1–3) The chapter opens with a sharp rebuke addressed to those Amos calls the “cows of Bashan” on Mount Samaria—a metaphor for the wealthy and indulgent elite, particularly women of privilege, who live in comfort while oppressing the poor and crushing the […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Chosen Status and Heightened Accountability (Amos 3:1–2) Amos opens by addressing all the children of Israel—the entire family whom G-d brought up from Egypt. G-d declares that Israel alone was chosen and known above all the nations of the earth. Yet this unique relationship does not […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF 📄 Daily Tanach – Amos Chapter 2 – Judgment Reaches Judah and Israel Judgment on Moab (Amos 2:1–3) The chapter opens with God’s judgment against Moab. Moab is condemned not for idolatry, but for an act of extreme moral degradation: burning the bones of the king […]

Amos Chapter 1 – The Roaring of the Lord and Judgment on the Nations The Prophet and the Divine Roar (Amos 1:1–2) The book opens by identifying Amos as a shepherd from Tekoa who prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Joash king of […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF 📄 Daily Tanach – Yoel Chapter 4: The Judgment of the Nations and the Eternal Restoration of Zion The Restoration of Judah and the Summoning of the Nations (Yoel 4:1–3) The chapter opens with G-d declaring that the events described will take place at the time […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF 📄 Daily Tanach – Yoel Chapter 3: The Outpouring of the Spirit and the Promise of Deliverance The Universal Outpouring of G-d’s Spirit (Yoel 3:1–2) After the restoration of the land and the people, G-d announces a new stage in His relationship with humanity. He declares […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Yoel Chapter 2 – The Day of Hashem, Repentance, and Divine Restoration The Alarm of the Day of the Lord (Yoel 2:1–2) The chapter opens with an urgent command to sound the shofar in Zion and to raise an alarm on G-d’s holy […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Yoel Chapter 1: A National Disaster and a Call to Repentance An Unprecedented Disaster to Be Remembered (Yoel 1:1–3) The book opens by identifying the prophecy as the word of the Lord to Yoel son of Pethuel. Yoel calls upon the elders and […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 14: Return, Healing, and Lasting Redemption Final Judgment and the Turning Point Hoshea 14 opens with a blunt declaration of guilt against Samaria for rebelling against her G-d. The violence described is extreme and unsettling, making clear that the destruction Israel […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 13: Self‑Destruction, Failed Kingship, and Inevitable Judgment From Reverence to Ruin (Verses 1–2) When Ephraim once spoke with humility, he was exalted in Israel. But when he turned to Baal, he spiritually “died.” Instead of stopping, Israel: Continued sinning Crafted idols […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 12: Ephraim Chasing the Wind, and the Call to Return to G-d Ephraim: Deceit, Instability, and False Security (vv. 1–2, 8–9, 15) Lies and Wind (vv. 1–2) Ephraim is described as: Surrounded by lies and deceit Chasing wind, especially the east […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 11: Divine Love, Human Rebellion, and the Turning Point of Compassion Israel as God’s Beloved Child (Verses 1–2) Hashem opens by recalling Israel’s infancy: “When Israel was young, I loved him, and from Egypt I called My son.” This evokes the […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 10:  Prosperity Without God, False Confidence, and the Final Call to Repent   Prosperity That Fed Sin (Verses 1–2) Israel is compared to a luxuriant vine—but one that produces fruit only for itself, not for God. As blessing increased: Altars to idolatry multiplied Pillars to […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 9: The End of Joy, Exile from the Land, and the Withering of Israel  Forbidden Joy and the Loss of Blessing (Verses 1–2) Israel is commanded not to rejoice like the other nations, even at times of harvest and celebration. Their […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 8: Empty Cries, False Kings, and the Harvest of the Wind The Alarm of Imminent Judgment (Verse 1) The chapter opens with urgency: “To your palate a shofar!” The shofar signals immediate danger. An enemy descends like an eagle upon the House of Hashem, because […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 7: Self‑Deception, Political Chaos, and False Turning Healing Reveals, It Does Not Conceal (Verses 1–2) Hashem begins with a striking statement: when He seeks to heal Israel, the full depth of their sin becomes visible. Instead of repentance, what emerges is: Falsehood and deception Theft […]

A Call to Return—Framed as Hope (Verses 1–3) The chapter opens with Israel’s own words, calling one another to return to Hashem. They acknowledge that: Hashem wounds, but also heals He strikes, but binds up Restoration will follow suffering They speak confidently of revival—“on the third day He will set […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 5: Leadership Corruption, Divine Withdrawal, and the Path Back Judgment Begins with Leaders (Verses 1–2) Hashem addresses three groups simultaneously: Priests The House of Israel (the people) The royal house Judgment begins with them because they were meant to guide, protect, and elevate the nation—but […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 4: The Collapse of Truth, Knowledge, and Leadership Hashem’s Lawsuit Against the Land (Verses 1–3) Hashem summons the Children of Israel to hear His charge against the inhabitants of the land. The accusation is fundamental: There is no truth No loving‑kindness No knowledge of God […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 3: Love, Separation, and Ultimate Return A Prophetic Act of Love (Verses 1–3) Hashem commands Hoshea to love a woman who is unfaithful, just as Hashem continues to love the Children of Israel despite their betrayal through idolatry. Hoshea purchases the woman for a modest […]

Reversal of Judgment and Promise of Restoration (vv. 1–3) The children of Yisra’el will become innumerable like the sand of the sea. Those once called Lo‑‘Ammi will now be called “children of the living G-d.” Yehudah and Yisra’el will be gathered together under one head, and the day of Yizre‘el […]

Daily Tanach – Hoshea Chapter 1: A Living Sign of Hashem’s Case Against Yisra’el   Historical Setting (v. 1) The word of Hashem comes to Hoshea ben Be’eri during the reigns of Uzziyyah, Yotam, Achaz, and Chizqiyahu, kings of Yehudah, and during the reign of Yarov‘am ben Yo’ash, king of […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 48: The Final Division of the Land and the City of Hashem The Tribal Portions from North to South (Verses 1–7, 23–28) The land of Israel is divided into parallel horizontal bands, each stretching from the eastern border to the Great Sea in the west. […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 47: The River from the Temple and the Final Inheritance of the Land The River Flowing from the Temple (Verses 1–6) Yechezkel is brought back to the entrance of the Temple, where he sees water emerging from beneath the threshold, flowing eastward. The source of […]

Daily Tanach – ✨ Outline of the Purim Story from Megillas Esther ✨ 👑 1. Achashveirosh’s Reign Achashveirosh ruled over 127 provinces 🌍, from Hodu to Kush. His royal capital and throne were located in Shushan 🏰. 🍷 2. The Royal Feasts In the third year of his reign, the […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 46: Sacred Times, the Prince’s Conduct, and Temple Order The Inner Eastern Gate and Sacred Times (Verses 1–3) The inner eastern gate of the Temple follows a fixed rhythm: It remains closed on the six weekdays It is opened on Shabbat and on Rosh Chodesh […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 45: The Holy Portion of the Land and the Duties of the Prince The Sacred Allocation of the Land (Verses 1–6) When the land of Israel is divided among the tribes, a central holy portion must first be set aside for Hashem. This sacred zone […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 44: The Closed Eastern Gate and the Laws of the Priesthood The Closed Eastern Gate (Verses 1–3) Yechezkel is brought back to the outer eastern gate of the Sanctuary, and he sees that it is sealed shut. Hashem declares that this gate shall never be […]

The Glory of Hashem Returns to the Temple (Verses 1–5) Yechezkel is led to the eastern gate, where he witnesses the glory of the God of Israel approaching from the east. The sound of His presence is like mighty waters, and the earth radiates with His glory. This vision mirrors […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 42: The Chambers for Priests and the Temple’s Boundary The Northern Chambers (Verses 1–9) Yechezkel is brought out to the outer courtyard, toward the north side, where he sees a complex of chambers situated opposite the Temple’s western structure (“the fortress”). These northern chambers are: […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 41 – The Inner Temple and Its Chambers Measurements of the Heichal (Sanctuary) – Verses 1–4 Yechezkel is brought into the Temple proper (the Heichal). The entrance pillars each measure six cubits, and the doorway is ten cubits wide with five‑cubit sideposts on each side. […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel 40: The Beginning of the Temple Vision The Setting of the Vision (Verses 1–4) In the 25th year of the exile, 14 years after Jerusalem’s destruction, the hand of Hashem comes upon Yechezkel. In a divine vision, Hashem brings him to the Land of Israel, placing […]

Chapter 39: The Defeat of Gog and the Final Vindication of Israel Gog’s Downfall on the Mountains of Israel (Verses 1–5) Hashem commands Yechezkel to prophesy once more against Gog, the leader of Meshech and Tubal. Hashem declares that He is against Gog and will draw him out from the […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 38: The Prophecy of Gog of the Land of Magog Gog Summoned for a Final Confrontation (Verses 1–6) Hashem commands Yechezkel to prophesy against Gog, from the land of Magog, identified as the leader (“chief prince”) of Meshech and Tubal. Hashem declares Himself against Gog […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 37: The Valley of Dry Bones and the Future Unity of Israel The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones (Verses 1–10) The hand of Hashem lifts Yechezkel and sets him in a valley full of extremely dry human bones. Hashem asks him whether these […]

Daily Tanach –Yechezkel Chapter 36 – The Restoration of the Land and the Spiritual Renewal of Israel Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel (Verses 1–7) Hashem instructs Yechezkel to prophesy to the mountains, hills, valleys, and streams of Israel. The nations around them mocked the land, saying it now belonged […]

Daily Tanach – Sefer Yechezkal Chapter 35: Judgment Against Mount Seir This chapter is a prophecy directed at Mount Seir, representing Edom, who are portrayed as long‑standing enemies of Israel. The prophecy announces divine judgment because Edom exploited Israel’s suffering and desired to take over its land. Divine opposition to […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 34 – The False Shepherds and Hashem as the True Shepherd (31 Pesukim) Rebuke of Israel’s Shepherds (Verses 1–6) Hashem commands Yechezkel to prophesy against the “shepherds of Israel”—the leaders who cared for themselves instead of their people. They consumed the fat, wore the wool, […]

Yechezkel Chapter 33: The Watchman, Personal Responsibility, Jerusalem’s Fall, and the People’s Response The Parable of the Watchman (Verses 1–6) G‑d commands Yechezkel to tell the people: when a land appoints a watchman to warn of approaching danger, those who hear the shofar and ignore it bear responsibility for their […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 32: Lamentations Over Pharaoh and Egypt’s Descent to the Pit A Lament for Pharaoh: From Lion to Crocodile (Verses 1–2) In the twelfth year, on the first day of the twelfth month, G‑d tells Yechezkel to raise a lament over Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Pharaoh […]

Yechezkel Chapter 31: The Parable of the Great Cedar and Egypt’s Fall Introduction of the Prophecy (Verses 1–2) In the eleventh year, in the third month, G‑d speaks to Yechezkel and instructs him to address Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and his multitude. G‑d asks Pharaoh: “Whom do you resemble in […]

Chapter 30: The Day of Egypt’s Collapse and Pharaoh’s Broken Arm The Coming Day of Calamity for Egypt (Verses 1–4) G‑d commands Yechezkel to prophesy and wail over “the day,” a day near at hand—one of darkness, judgment, and upheaval among the nations. A sword will come upon Egypt, and […]

Daily Tanach – Chapter 29:  Judgment on Egypt and the Reward to Babylon Prophecy Against Pharaoh and Egypt (Verses 1–7) In the tenth year, on the twelfth day of the tenth month, G‑d commands Yechezkel to prophesy against Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Pharaoh is compared to a great crocodile lying […]

Chapter 28: Judgment on the Prince of Tyre, the King of Tyre, and Prophecy About Zidon, Followed by Israel’s Future Restoration The Pride and Fall of the Prince of Tyre (Verses 1–10) G‑d instructs Yechezkel to speak to the prince of Tyre, rebuking him for his arrogance. The prince claimed, […]

Yechezkel Chapter 27 – Lamentation Over Tyre’s Fall Introduction to the Lament over Tyre (Verses 1–3) G‑d commands Yechezkel to lift a lamentation over Tyre. Tyre is described as a proud seaport city, a major hub of commerce among many islands, proclaiming arrogantly, “I am the perfection of beauty.” Tyre’s […]

Yechezkel Chapter 26: Prophecy Against Tyre Tyre’s Arrogant Rejoicing Over Jerusalem (Verses 1–2) In the eleventh year, G‑d speaks to Yechezkel, condemning Tyre for rejoicing at Jerusalem’s fall. Tyre boasted that with Jerusalem destroyed, the “gateway of the peoples” had opened for her gain, and she expected to profit from […]

Yechezkel Chapter 25: Prophecies Against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia Judgment Against Ammon (Verses 1–7) G‑d commands Yechezkel to prophesy against the children of Ammon. Ammon rejoiced maliciously when G‑d’s sanctuary was profaned, Israel’s land was desolated, and Judah went into exile. Therefore, G‑d will hand Ammon over to the […]

Chapter 24: The Boiling Pot and the Death of Yechezkel’s Wife The Day Jerusalem Is Besieged (Verses 1–2) G‑d speaks to Yechezkel in the ninth year, tenth month, on the tenth day, commanding him to write down the date. On that very day, the king of Babylon began his siege […]

Yechezkel Chapter 23: The Allegory of Oholah and Oholibah Introduction: Two Sisters Symbolizing Two Nations (Verses 1–4) G‑d reveals an allegory of two women, Oholah and Oholibah, daughters of one mother. They played the harlot in Egypt during their youth. Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem. Both belonged to […]

Yechezkal Chapter 22: The Indictment and Refining of a Corrupt Nation   The Accusation Against the “City of Bloodshed” (vv. 1–5) G-d commands Ezekiel to confront Jerusalem for its violence, idolatry, and the shedding of innocent blood. Because of these sins, the city has become a disgrace and a subject […]

Chapter 21: The Sword of Judgment Prophecy of Fire and Sword (Verses 1–7) G‑d commands Yechezkel to set his face southward and prophesy against the forest of the south. A consuming fire will burn every green and dry tree, and all flesh will see that G‑d Himself has kindled it. […]

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Join Our Virtual Torah Study Community & Receive Daily Learning Content Chapter 19: Lamentation for the Princes of Israel A Lament for Israel’s Princes G‑d commands Yechezkel to take up a lamentation for the princes of Israel. The chapter begins with a poetic description of Israel as a lioness among […]

Chapter 18: Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance Ending the False Proverb (Verses 1–4) G‑d rebukes the saying: “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.” This proverb will no longer be used in Israel. Principle: “All souls are Mine—the soul that sins, […]

Chapter 17 – The Parable of the Two Eagles and G‑d’s Promise 1. The Parable of the Two Eagles (Verses 1–10) G‑d commands Yechezkel: “Propound a riddle and speak a parable to the House of Israel.” First Eagle: A great eagle with long wings and many feathers comes to Lebanon, […]

Chapter 16 – Jerusalem’s Abominations and G‑d’s Everlasting Covenant 1. Jerusalem’s Origins and Early State (Verses 1–7) G‑d commands Yechezkel: “Let Jerusalem know its abominations.” Jerusalem’s beginnings are described as lowly: Born of Canaanite lineage—father an Amorite, mother a Hittite. At birth, abandoned and uncared for—navel not cut, not washed, […]

Chapter 15 – The Parable of the Vine The Question About the Vine (Verses 1–5) G‑d asks: What is the vine-tree compared to other trees in the forest? Can its wood be used for work or even as a peg to hang utensils? Answer: When whole, it is not useful […]

Summary of Chapter Chapter 14: Idolatry, Judgment, and Righteousness 1. Rebuke of Idolatrous Elders (Verses 1–11) Elders of Israel come to Yechezkel, but G‑d reveals their hypocrisy: They have set idols upon their hearts and placed the stumbling block of sin before their faces. G‑d declares: Anyone who approaches a […]

Chapter 13: Condemnation of False Prophets and Prophetesses 1. Rebuke of False Prophets (Verses 1–9) G‑d commands Yechezkel to prophesy against the prophets of Israel who speak from their own hearts: Woe to the prophets who follow their own desires without true vision. They are like foxes among ruins, failing […]

Chapter 12: Signs of Exile and Certainty of Prophecy 1. The Symbolic Act of Exile (Verses 1–7) G‑d tells Yechezkel: You dwell among a rebellious house—they have eyes but do not see, ears but do not hear. Prepare implements for exile and act out going into exile before their eyes, […]

Chapter 11: Prophecy Against Evil Counsel and Promise of Renewal The Twenty-Five Men at the Eastern Gate Yechezkel is lifted by a wind to the eastern gate of the House of G‑d, where he sees twenty-five men, including Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son of Benaiah, princes of the […]

Chapter 10: The Departure of the Divine Glory 1. The Throne Above the Cherubim Yechezkel sees on the expanse above the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, resembling a throne. 2. Command to Scatter Fire G‑d instructs the man clothed in linen: “Enter between the wheels under the cherubim, take […]

Chapter 9: Judgment on Jerusalem 1. The Call for Executioners Yechezkel hears a loud voice commanding: “Bring near those appointed over the city, each with a weapon of destruction.” Six men appear from the northern upper gate, each holding a sledgehammer. Among them is one man clothed in linen, carrying […]

Chapter 8: Vision of the Abominations in the Temple The Setting of the Vision In the sixth year, sixth month, on the fifth day, Yechezkel sits in his home with the elders of Judea before him. Suddenly the hand of G‑d rests upon him. He sees a fiery, radiant figure—below […]

Chapter 7: The End Has Come: God’s Wrath on the Land 1. Announcement of the End (Verses 1–4) God declares that the end has come upon the land of Israel. His wrath will be poured out, and judgment will match their ways and abominations. There will be no pity—so they […]

Chapter 6: Judgment on Idolatry 1. G‑d Commands Yechezkel to Prophesy (Verses 1–3) G‑d speaks to Yechezkel and instructs him to turn his face toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. These mountains represent the places where the people of Israel practiced idolatry. Destruction of Idolatrous Sites (Verses […]

Chapter 5: Judgment on Jerusalem: Symbolic Acts and Severe Consequences The Sword and Hair Symbolism (Verses 1–4) Yechezkal is commanded to shave his head and beard with a sword, weigh the hair, and divide it into thirds: One-third burned in the city after the siege. One-third struck with the sword […]

Chapter 4: Symbolic Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem The Brick and the Siege (Verses 1–3) Yechezkal is commanded to take a brick, engrave Jerusalem on it, and set up a model siege with ramps, camps, and an iron plate as a barrier. This dramatic act serves as a sign of […]

Chapter 3: Yichezkal’s Commission as Watchman 1. Eating the Scroll (Verses 1–3) G-d commands Ezekiel to eat a scroll, symbolizing complete internalization of His message. The scroll tastes sweet, showing the goodness of G-d’s word despite its challenging content. 2. Commission to Speak (Verses 4–11) Ezekiel is sent to the […]

Chapter 2: – The Prophet’s Commission; A Prophet Sent to a Rebellious People 1.      The Call to Stand and Receive the Spirit (2:1–2) G‑d speaks to Yechezkel, commanding him to stand on his feet so He can speak with him. As G‑d speaks, the spirit enters Yechezkel, setting him upright […]

Chapter 1: The Vision of the Divine Chariot and the Glory of G d (Ma’aseh Merkavah) Setting of the Vision (1:1–3) In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, Yechezkel, a priest, was among the exiles by the river Kevar in the land of the Kasdim […]

Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah 1. Tzidkiyahu’s Reign and Rebellion (52:1–3) Tzidkiyahu became king at age twenty-one and ruled for eleven years. His mother was Hamutal, daughter of Yirmiyahu from Livnah. He did what was evil in the eyes of G‑d, following the […]

Chapter 51: Babylon’s Final Judgment Having its Doom Sealed and Israel’s Hope Affirmed 1. The Destroyer Against Babylon (51:1–4) G‑d declares that He will stir up a destroyer against Bavel (Babylon) and its inhabitants. Foreign nations will come to scatter her and devastate her land. Her warriors will fall in […]

Chapter 50 – The Fall of Bavel and Israel’s Redemption 1. Announcement of Babylon’s Fall (50:1–3) G‑d speaks through Yirmiyahu concerning Bavel (Babylon) and the land of the Kasdim (Chaldeans). The nations are told to proclaim openly: “Bavel has been taken! Bel and Merodach are shamed; her idols are disgraced.” […]

Chapter 49 – Prophecies Against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam 1. Judgment on Ammon (49:1–6) G‑d rebukes Ammon for seizing the territory of Gad and settling its cities. He announces that Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, will become a desolate mound, and its villages will burn. Malcam, their […]

Chapter 48 – Judgment on Moav – Moav’s Pride, Devastation, and Future Restoration The Fall of Moav’s Cities (48:1–9) G‑d declares woe upon Moav: cities like Nevo, Kiryatayim, and Misgav will be shamed and broken. Moav’s pride and glory will vanish as enemies plot its destruction in Cheshbon. A cry […]

Chapter 47: The Overwhelming Judgment on the Philistines 1. Context of the Prophecy (47:1) This word of G‑d came to Yirmiyahu concerning the Pelishtim (Philistines) before Pharaoh struck Gaza. It foretells a coming calamity from the north that will overwhelm the Philistine cities. 2. The Flood of Destruction (47:2–4) G‑d […]

Yirmiyahu 46: Egypt’s Humbling and Israel’s Hope 1. Introduction to the Prophecies (46:1–2) This chapter begins with the word of G‑d to Yirmiyahu concerning the nations, specifically Egypt. It recalls the defeat of Pharaoh Necho’s army at Carchemish by Nebuchadnetzar, king of Babylon, during the fourth year of King Yehoyakim […]

Chapter 45: G‑d’s Message to Baruch 1. Context of the Prophecy (45:1) This word came to Baruch son of Neriyah when he was writing down the words of Yirmiyahu on a scroll during the fourth year of King Yehoyakim, son of Yoshiyahu. Baruch served as Yirmiyahu’s scribe, faithfully recording the […]

Chapter 44 – Idolatry Rebellion in Egypt and G‑d’s Final Judgment 1. G‑d’s Warning to the Jews in Egypt (44:1–6) The word of G‑d came to Yirmiyahu concerning all the Jews living in Egypt—in Migdol, Tachpanches, Nof, and Pathros. G‑d reminded them of the destruction of Yerushalayim and the cities […]

Chapter 43 – Rebellion Against G d and the Prophecy of Babylon’s Triumph Over Egypt 1. Rejection of Yirmiyahu’s Message (43:1–4) After Yirmiyahu finished speaking all the words that G‑d had commanded him to deliver, Azaryah son of Hosha’yah, Yohanan son of Kare’ach, and other arrogant men accused Yirmiyahu of […]

Chapter 42: The Remnant’s Choice – Trust in G‑d or Flight to Mitzrayim The Request (Pesukim 1–6): The officers of the army, led by Yohanan ben Kareach, and all the people approach Yirmiyahu the prophet. They ask him to pray to G‑d on their behalf and promise to obey whatever […]

Yirmiyahu 41 – The Murder of Gedaliah and the Flight Toward Egypt The Assassination of Gedaliah (Yirmiyahu 41:1–3) In the seventh month, Ishmael son of Nethaniah, who was of royal descent, came to Mizpah with ten men to visit Gedaliah son of Ahikam. They shared a meal together, but during […]

Yirmiyahu 40:  Yirmiyahu’s Freedom, Gedaliah’s Leadership, and a Deadly Plot Yirmiyahu’s Release and Freedom of Choice (Yirmiyahu 40:1–6) After the fall of Jerusalem, Yirmiyahu was among the captives taken to Ramah in chains. Nebuzaradan, the chief executioner, released him and acknowledged that the disaster had come because the people sinned […]

Chapter 39: The Fall of Jerusalem, Zedekiah’s Fate, and God’s Promise to the Faithful   The Siege and Breach of Jerusalem (Yirmiyahu 39:1–3) In the ninth year of King Zedekiah’s reign, during the tenth month, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and his army laid siege to Jerusalem. After nearly two years, […]