Ezekiel

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Bible Book: Ezekiel
Publisher: Zondervan
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 5, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.0/10

A clear and church serving guide that helps us handle Ezekiel’s hardest passages well.

Publication Date(s): 1999
Pages: 576
ISBN: 9780310210474
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.3/10
We find clear, responsible handling of difficult imagery while keeping the book’s theology central.
Christ Centredness: 7.7/10
We are helped to see cleansing, new heart promises, and the Lord’s dwelling with his people, which readily supports Christ centred proclamation.
Depth of Insight: 8.2/10
We are helped by clear explanations of vision material and by consistent attention to glory, exile, and restoration.
Clarity of Writing: 8/10
Clear exposition that makes difficult material accessible for preaching.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.1/10
Strong for pastoral preaching in a compromising age, and especially helpful for exile and restoration themes.
Readability: 7.6/10
Readable and clear, especially helpful in complex vision material.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
576 pages
Type
Application
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8 / 10
Strength
Clear explanations that make difficult sections preachable and useful.
Limitation
The bridging sections can be brief in a few complex vision texts.

We find Duguid helps us read Ezekiel with confidence, especially where visions, symbolism, and judgment oracles can overwhelm us.

The commentary keeps the Lord’s glory and covenant purposes central, then helps us consider how Ezekiel speaks to a church tempted to compromise.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need a safe guide through difficult sections. Duguid is clear, careful, and consistently concerned to apply the text to the life of faith without forcing it.

We also benefit from the way he handles the book’s big movements, exile, judgment, restoration, and renewed worship. That helps us plan preaching that is coherent rather than episodic.

As Reformed readers, we will appreciate the author’s concern for the church and for gospel shaped hope. The commentary often points us toward the Lord’s promise to cleanse, renew, and dwell with his people.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as an excellent mid level resource for pastors and teachers working through Ezekiel. It is clear enough for preaching, and deep enough to reward careful preparation.

As pastoral next steps, we can read the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index as we build a wiser shelf.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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