Ezekiel 10:17
Ezekiel 10:17 in Multiple Translations
When the cherubim stood still, the wheels also stood still, and when they ascended, the wheels ascended with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.
When they stood, these stood; and when they were lifted up, these lifted up themselves also: for the spirit of the living creature was in them.
When they stood, these stood; and when they mounted up, these mounted up with them: for the spirit of the living creature was in them.
When they were at rest in their place, these were at rest; when they were lifted up, these went up with them: for the spirit of life was in them.
When the cherubim stopped, the wheels stopped too. When they took off, the wheels did too, because the spirit of the living creatures was in them.
When the Cherubims stoode, they stood: and when they were lifted vp, they lifted the selues vp also: for the spirit of the beast was in them.
In their standing they stand, and in their exaltation they are exalted with them: for the living spirit [is] in them.
When they stood, these stood. When they mounted up, these mounted up with them; for the spirit of the living creature was in them.
When they stood, these stood; and when they were lifted up, these lifted up themselves also : for the spirit of the living creature was in them.
When they stood, these stood: and when they were lifted up, these were lifted up: for the spirit of life was in them.
When the winged creatures stopped, the wheels stopped. When the winged creatures started to fly, the wheels flew with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 10:17
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Ezekiel 10:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/עָמְדָ֣/ם
יַעֲמֹ֔דוּ
וּ/בְ/רוֹמָ֖/ם
יֵר֣וֹמּוּ
אוֹתָ֑/ם
כִּ֛י
ר֥וּחַ
הַ/חַיָּ֖ה
בָּ/הֶֽם
בְּ/עָמְדָ֣/ם
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
יַעֲמֹ֔דוּ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וּ/בְ/רוֹמָ֖/ם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
יֵר֣וֹמּוּ
râmam
H7426
be exalted
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
אוֹתָ֑/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ר֥וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
N-cs
הַ/חַיָּ֖ה
chay
H2416
alive
Art | N-fs
בָּ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:17
בְּ/עָמְדָ֣/ם
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
יַעֲמֹ֔דוּ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
וּ/בְ/רוֹמָ֖/ם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
יֵר֣וֹמּוּ
râmam
H7426
"be exalted"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
Ramam is a verb that means to rise or be exalted, either literally or figuratively, as seen in various KJV translations. It can also mean to lift oneself up or mount up.
Definition: 1) to be exalted, be lifted up 1a) (Qal) to be exalted 1b) (Niphal) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: exalt, get (oneself) up, lift up (self), mount up. See also: Numbers 17:10; Ezekiel 10:15; Psalms 118:16.
אוֹתָ֑/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ר֥וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
הַ/חַיָּ֖ה
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
בָּ/הֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:17
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- Ezekiel 10:17 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17
- Sermons on Ezekiel 10:17
Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
15Then the cherubim rose upward. These were the living creatures I had seen by the River Kebar.
16When the cherubim moved, the wheels moved beside them, and even when they spread their wings to rise from the ground, the wheels did not veer away from their side.
17When the cherubim stood still, the wheels also stood still, and when they ascended, the wheels ascended with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.
18Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. 19As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 1:20–21 | Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, and the wheels would rise alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. |
| 2 | Romans 8:2 | For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 1:12 | Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they moved. |
| 4 | Genesis 2:7 | Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. |
| 5 | Revelation 11:11 | But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them. |
Ezekiel 10:17 Summary
[Ezekiel 10:17 shows us that when God moves, everything associated with Him moves in perfect harmony, like the cherubim and the wheels, which is a powerful picture of God's sovereignty and unity, reminiscent of Psalm 119:91. This teaches us that God is always in control and that His plans are executed with precision and purpose. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged by the knowledge that God's spirit guides all things, including our lives, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the wheels in Ezekiel 10:17?
The wheels in Ezekiel 10:17 represent the divine providence and sovereignty of God, as they are directly connected to the spirit of the living creatures, emphasizing God's control over all things, as seen in Psalm 103:19 and Isaiah 46:10.
How do the cherubim and wheels relate to each other in this verse?
The cherubim and wheels are intimately connected, as the spirit of the living creatures is in the wheels, indicating a unity of purpose and movement, reflecting the harmony between God's heavenly hosts and His divine plans, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 1:15-21.
What does the phrase 'the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels' mean?
This phrase signifies that the wheels are not just inanimate objects but are imbued with the life and direction of the living creatures, symbolizing how God's spirit guides and empowers all aspects of His creation and plans, as hinted in Job 33:4 and Genesis 1:2.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's glory?
Ezekiel 10:17, in the context of the surrounding verses, particularly Ezekiel 10:18-19, shows how the movement of the cherubim and wheels is associated with the movement of God's glory, highlighting the inseparable connection between God's presence and His sovereign actions, as also seen in Exodus 24:17 and Isaiah 6:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What does the unity and coordination between the cherubim and wheels teach us about God's nature and how He works in the world?
- How can reflecting on the spirit of the living creatures being in the wheels help us understand the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world?
- In what ways can we, like the wheels, be responsive to the movements and directions of God's heavenly hosts, as represented by the cherubim?
- What does the image of the cherubim and wheels ascending together suggest about our own ascension and glorification with Christ, as described in Ephesians 2:6 and Colossians 3:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:17
When they stood, [these] stood,.... When the one were inactive, lifeless, and without motion, making no progress in knowledge, experience, and practice, the other were so likewise; [See comments on
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:17
When they stood, these stood; and when they were lifted up, these lifted up themselves also: for the spirit of the living creature was in them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17
These two verses are explained, , which see. A perfect harmony between second causes in their dependence on and subjection to the one infinite, wise, good, holy, and just God.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17
Ezekiel 10:17 When they stood, [these] stood; and when they were lifted up, [these] lifted up themselves [also]: for the spirit of the living creature [was] in them.Ver. 17. When they stood.] See Ezekiel 1:21. The spirit of the living creatures.] Or, Of life. God governeth all events; he moveth the angels, they the wheels. No clock hath so certain motions as the vicissitudes of all things are overruled by God.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:17
17. lift up themselves] Were lifted up with them.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17
17. Lifted up themselves, etc. — Literally, were lifted up with them; for the spirit of life was in them.
Sermons on Ezekiel 10:17
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Be Obedient and Sin Not by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of obedience in the Christian life, arguing that true believers are inherently obedient children of God. He explains that salvation cannot exist |
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The Spirit in Creation by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan explores the profound role of the Holy Spirit in creation, emphasizing that His generative work is often overlooked compared to His regenerative role. He illustr |
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(How to Get Out of a Religious Rut): Errors in Thinking by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a man who is struggling and feeling unable to be the person he wants to be. However, he realizes that through Jesus Christ, he can find freed |
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How a Christian Gives Himself Away by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a different approach to church programs and gatherings. He highlights the story of Gideon and how God used a small number of men |
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(Basics) 16. Keeping the Tenth Commandment by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker explores the difference between being religious and being spiritual. They emphasize the importance of honesty as the first step towards true spiritualit |
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Salvation by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the purpose of the Christian's life is not for personal gratification, but for widespread blessing. The Christian is described as livin |
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(The Law of the Holy Spirit) Examples of Christ's Humility by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly following Jesus and understanding the way he walked. He points out that conflicts in homes between spouses who claim |