Ezekiel, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Author: Daniel I. Block
Bible Book: Ezekiel
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.2/10

A steady expository companion for preaching Ezekiel without speculation.

Publication Date(s): 2018
Pages: 1248
ISBN: 978-1433546488
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.4/10
We are helped to stay anchored in the passage, with clear attention to context and purpose.
Christ Centredness: 8/10
We are guided to preach the hope of God’s saving work with care, keeping the book’s own emphases intact.
Depth of Insight: 8.3/10
We gain strong help with difficult imagery and the book’s major movements, useful for sermon series work.
Clarity of Writing: 8.2/10
The explanations are clear and organised, which supports use in weekly sermon preparation.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.2/10
We are helped to preach holiness, judgment, and hope in a way that serves the church.
Readability: 8.1/10
It is substantial, but the presentation remains accessible and consultable.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
1248 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.2 / 10
Strength
Clear handling of difficult imagery, with strong attention to sermon movement.
Limitation
Those needing detailed critical discussion will still supplement with a technical resource.

In Ezekiel, ESV Expository Commentary, Daniel I. Block helps us preach Ezekiel’s visions and oracles with clarity, keeping the Lord’s holiness and the hope of restoration in view.

We are guided through difficult imagery so we can teach it with confidence and without sensationalism.

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Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need expository help with challenging sections. It supports responsible reading, and it helps us keep our sermons tethered to the text rather than speculation.

For preaching, it helps us maintain proportion, handle repetition, and show how judgment and hope are bound together in the book.

It also serves as a training tool for those learning to preach prophets carefully.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Ezekiel, ESV Expository Commentary for church facing exposition that is serious, steady, and focused on faithful proclamation.

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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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