Ezekiel 10:12
Ezekiel 10:12 in Multiple Translations
Their entire bodies, including their backs, hands, and wings, were full of eyes all around, as were their four wheels.
And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.
And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.
And the edges of the four wheels were full of eyes round about.
The whole of their bodies, including their backs, hands, and wings, were covered in eyes, as were all four wheels.
And their whole bodie, and their rings, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheeles were full of eyes round about, euen in the same foure wheeles.
And all their flesh, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, are full of eyes round about; to them four [are] their wheels.
Their whole body, including their backs, their hands, their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes all around, even the wheels that the four of them had.
And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes on every side, even the wheels that they four had.
And their whole body, and their necks, and their hands, and their wings, and the circles were full of eyes, round about the four wheels.
Their bodies, including their backs and hands and wings, were covered with eyes. The wheels were also covered with eyes.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 10:12
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Ezekiel 10:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
בְּשָׂרָ/ם֙
וְ/גַבֵּ/הֶ֔ם
וִֽ/ידֵי/הֶ֖ם
וְ/כַנְפֵי/הֶ֑ם
וְ/הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים
מְלֵאִ֤ים
עֵינַ֨יִם֙
סָבִ֔יב
לְ/אַרְבַּעְתָּ֖/ם
אוֹפַנֵּי/הֶֽם
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
בְּשָׂרָ/ם֙
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms | Suff
וְ/גַבֵּ/הֶ֔ם
gab
H1354
back/rim/brow
Conj | N-cp | Suff
וִֽ/ידֵי/הֶ֖ם
yâd
H3027
hand
Conj | N-cd | Suff
וְ/כַנְפֵי/הֶ֑ם
kânâph
H3671
wing
Conj | N-fd | Suff
וְ/הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Conj | Art | N-mp
מְלֵאִ֤ים
mâlêʼ
H4392
full
Adj
עֵינַ֨יִם֙
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd
סָבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
לְ/אַרְבַּעְתָּ֖/ם
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Prep | Adj | Suff
אוֹפַנֵּי/הֶֽם
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
N-mp | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:12
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בְּשָׂרָ/ם֙
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
וְ/גַבֵּ/הֶ֔ם
gab
H1354
"back/rim/brow"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word describes the back or rounded part of something, like the back of a person or an object, as seen in Exodus 28:12 where it talks about the back of the ephod. It can also refer to the rim or top of something.
Definition: 1) convex surface, back 1a) back (of man) 1b) mound (for illicit worship) 1c) boss (convex projection of shield) 1d) bulwarks, breastworks (of arguments-fig.) 1e) brow, eyebrow 1f) rim (of wheel) Aramaic equivalent: gav (גַּב "back" H1355)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye) brows, nave, ring. See also: Leviticus 14:9; Ezekiel 1:18; Psalms 129:3.
וִֽ/ידֵי/הֶ֖ם
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Conj | N-cd | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וְ/כַנְפֵי/הֶ֑ם
kânâph
H3671
"wing"
Conj | N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for wing, used to describe the edge or extremity of something, like a bird's wing or the corner of a garment. It appears in the Bible to describe various objects and locations, including the wing of a bird.
Definition: 1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt 1a) wing 1b) extremity 1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bird, border, corner, end, feather(-ed), [idiom] flying, [phrase] (one an-) other, overspreading, [idiom] quarters, skirt, [idiom] sort, uttermost part, wing(-ed). See also: Genesis 1:21; Psalms 139:9; Psalms 17:8.
וְ/הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Conj | Art | N-mp
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
מְלֵאִ֤ים
mâlêʼ
H4392
"full"
Adj
Full means having no empty space, like a full cup or a full heart. It can also mean a large amount, like a multitude of people.
Definition: 1) full, fulness, that which fills 1a) fully (adv)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. See also: Genesis 23:9; Deuteronomy 6:11; Psalms 73:10.
עֵינַ֨יִם֙
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
סָבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
לְ/אַרְבַּעְתָּ֖/ם
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Prep | Adj | Suff
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אוֹפַנֵּי/הֶֽם
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
N-mp | Suff
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:12
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- Ezekiel 10:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:12
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:12
- Sermons on Ezekiel 10:12
Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
10As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel.
11When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved.
12Their entire bodies, including their backs, hands, and wings, were full of eyes all around, as were their four wheels.
13I heard the wheels being called “the whirling wheels.” 14Each of the cherubim had four faces: the first face was that of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 1:18 | Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around. |
| 2 | Revelation 4:8 | And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” |
| 3 | Revelation 4:6 | And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. |
Ezekiel 10:12 Summary
[The creatures in Ezekiel 10:12 have eyes all around their bodies, backs, hands, and wings, which symbolizes God's all-seeing nature, as mentioned in Psalm 139:7-10. This means that God is always watching over us and is present everywhere. The eyes also represent God's omniscience and omnipresence, emphasizing that He sees all things and is always present, as stated in Proverbs 15:3. This truth can bring comfort and guidance to our lives, reminding us that God is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the eyes all around the bodies, backs, hands, and wings of the creatures in Ezekiel 10:12?
The presence of eyes all around signifies the all-seeing nature of God, as mentioned in Psalm 139:7-10, where it is written that God's presence is everywhere and His eyes are always upon us.
How do the four wheels with eyes relate to the creatures described in Ezekiel 10:12?
The wheels with eyes, as described in Ezekiel 10:12, are closely tied to the movement and direction of the creatures, indicating a harmonious and unified motion, similar to the unity of the Godhead described in Genesis 1:26-27.
What is the symbolic meaning of the eyes in Ezekiel 10:12?
The eyes in Ezekiel 10:12 symbolize the omniscience and omnipresence of God, emphasizing that He sees all things and is always present, as stated in Proverbs 15:3, which says that the eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
How does the description of the creatures in Ezekiel 10:12 relate to the rest of the Bible?
The description of the creatures in Ezekiel 10:12 is similar to the description of the living creatures in Revelation 4:6-8, which also have eyes all around, signifying the connection between God's throne in heaven and His presence on earth, as described in Isaiah 6:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of eyes all around the creatures evoke in your heart and mind, and how does it relate to your understanding of God's presence in your life?
- How can you apply the concept of God's all-seeing nature to your daily life, knowing that His eyes are always upon you?
- What does the unity and harmony of the creatures and wheels in Ezekiel 10:12 teach you about the nature of God and His relationship with His creation?
- In what ways can you cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's omnipresence and omniscience, as described in Ezekiel 10:12?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:12
And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings,.... This is to be understood not of the wheels, to whom body or flesh, backs, hands, and wings, do not belong, but of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:12
And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had. Their whole body - literally, flesh, because a body consists of flesh.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:12
Now he describes both cherubims and wheels as full of wisdom, and as governed by an excellent wisdom. Their whole body: angels have not bodies of flesh, but body here is figurative, as also back, and wings, and hands. The two latter are expressly ascribed to the cherubims, ; the two former not mentioned before, (as I think,) but all full of eyes, i.e. wisdom, foresight, watchfulness, and diligence. That they four had; the four cherubims had to move, govern, and direct.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:12
Ezekiel 10:12 And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, [were] full of eyes round about, [even] the wheels that they four had.Ver. 12. And the whole body,] viz., Of the cherubims. The wheels are said to be full of eyes. God, who overruleth all, is ολοφθαλμος, All eye. His providence is like a well drawn picture, which vieweth all that are in the room. Omnia in omnes partes illustrat Dei providentia. - Jun. Dei providentia oculatissima. - A Lap., Diod.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:12
12. their whole body] Lit. flesh, a strange term to be used of the living creatures. LXX. omits. The word “backs” is used of the felloes of the wheels in ch. Ezekiel 1:18, and in this verse the living creatures and the wheels are confused together. wheels that they four had] More naturally: even their four wheels, lit. even they four, their wheels, where “they” anticipates “wheels.”
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:12
12. The prophet now sees, what escaped him at the first appearance of these creatures (Ezekiel 1:5-13), that they, as well as the wheels, were full of eyes.
Sermons on Ezekiel 10:12
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Commentary Notes - Ezekiel by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on the book of Ezekiel, focusing on the impending siege of Jerusalem and the prophet's visions, experiences, and messages. He highlights Ezekiel's lineage, |
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Anahiem Talk on Revival by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of having a three-fold vision. He shares a story about a Welshman named Stephen Jeffries who was able to elicit a response fro |
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Holy Man of God by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the secret of someone's strength and influence over others. He emphasizes the importance of love and its impact on our lives. The speaker sh |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 10): Application - Saved Unto the Worship of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worship and how we are created and redeemed to worship God. He applies these truths to the Church, describing it as a comp |
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Sense of the Holy by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenge of expressing and understanding the divine. He emphasizes that what Isaiah saw and experienced was beyond human comprehension a |
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(Basics) 28. the New Song of Praise by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of praising God in the book of Revelation. He highlights several instances where heavenly beings and angels are seen praising God |
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Holiness of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a revelation of God's holiness and majesty. He challenges the congregation to examine their priorities and idols, u |