Ezekiel 10:3
Ezekiel 10:3 in Multiple Translations
Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court.
Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.
Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.
Now the winged ones were stationed on the right side of the house when the man went in; and the inner square was full of the cloud.
The cherubim were standing on the south side of the Temple when the man went in. A cloud filled the inner court.
Now the Cherubims stood vpon the right side of the house, when the man went in, and the cloude filled the inner court.
And the cherubs are standing on the right side of the house, at the going in of the man, and the cloud hath filled the inner court,
Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.
Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.
And the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in, and a cloud filled the inner court.
The four winged creatures were standing on the south side of the temple when the man wearing the linen robe entered. Then a cloud filled the inner courtyard of the temple area.
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Ezekiel 10:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/כְּרֻבִ֗ים
עֹֽמְדִ֛ים
מִ/ימִ֥ין
לַ/בַּ֖יִת
בְּ/בֹא֣/וֹ
הָ/אִ֑ישׁ
וְ/הֶ/עָנָ֣ן
מָלֵ֔א
אֶת
הֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
הַ/פְּנִימִֽית
וְ/הַ/כְּרֻבִ֗ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Conj | Art | N-mp
עֹֽמְדִ֛ים
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
מִ/ימִ֥ין
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
Prep | N-fs
לַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
בְּ/בֹא֣/וֹ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
הָ/אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Art | N-ms
וְ/הֶ/עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Conj | Art | N-ms
מָלֵ֔א
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cs
הַ/פְּנִימִֽית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
inner
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:3
וְ/הַ/כְּרֻבִ֗ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
עֹֽמְדִ֛ים
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
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.
מִ/ימִ֥ין
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
Prep | N-fs
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
לַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְּ/בֹא֣/וֹ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
הָ/אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
וְ/הֶ/עָנָ֣ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a cloud or cloudy, and is used to describe the cloud that God uses to appear to his people. It appears in the Bible to describe God's presence, and is translated as cloud in the KJV.
Definition: 1) cloud, cloudy, cloud-mass 1a) cloud-mass (of theophanic cloud) 1b) cloud Aramaic equivalent: a.nan (עֲנָן "cloud" H6050)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: cloud(-y). See also: Genesis 9:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 78:14.
מָלֵ֔א
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
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.
הֶ/חָצֵ֖ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/פְּנִימִֽית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
"inner"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:3
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- Ezekiel 10:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:3
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 10:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
- Sermons on Ezekiel 10:3
Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
1And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire.
2And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.
3Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court.
4Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD. 5The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 43:4 | and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 9:3 | Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 8:16 | So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. |
Ezekiel 10:3 Summary
Ezekiel 10:3 describes a vision where the cherubim, which are heavenly creatures, are standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud fills the inner court, representing God's presence. This scene is part of a larger vision that emphasizes God's holiness and the importance of obedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. The cloud filling the inner court is a reminder of God's power and presence, similar to the cloud that filled the tabernacle in Exodus 40:34-35. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can cultivate a greater awareness of God's presence in our own lives, just as the Israelites did in the wilderness (Psalm 95:2).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cherubim in Ezekiel 10:3 and what is their significance?
The cherubim in Ezekiel 10:3 are heavenly creatures that are part of God's throne and are associated with His presence and power, as seen in Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Exodus 25:18-22.
Why did the cloud fill the inner court in Ezekiel 10:3?
The cloud filling the inner court in Ezekiel 10:3 represents the presence of God, similar to the cloud that filled the tabernacle in Exodus 40:34-35, and it prepares for the judgment that is to come, as seen in Ezekiel 10:2.
What is the significance of the man going into the wheelwork beneath the cherubim?
The man going into the wheelwork beneath the cherubim in Ezekiel 10:2-3 is a symbolic action that represents the execution of God's judgment, as commanded by the Lord in Ezekiel 10:2, and it is a precursor to the events that unfold in the rest of the chapter.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 10:3 is part of a larger vision that Ezekiel receives from God, which emphasizes the importance of God's presence and judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 1:1-3 and Ezekiel 43:1-5, and it serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the consequences of sin, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Revelation 15:4.
Reflection Questions
- What does the presence of the cherubim on the south side of the temple reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How does the cloud filling the inner court make you think about the presence of God in your own life, and how can you cultivate a greater awareness of His presence?
- What does the image of the man going into the wheelwork beneath the cherubim teach you about the role of obedience in fulfilling God's plans, and how can you apply this principle in your own life?
- How does this verse contribute to your understanding of the balance between God's justice and mercy, as seen in Psalm 89:14 and Romans 11:22?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:3
Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house,.... According to the Targum, it was the south side of the house; and so Jarchi interprets it opposite to the north, where the gross idolatries
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:3
Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court. The cherubim stood on the right side of the house.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
Stood, as servants, and ready, waiting for orders. On the right side; the north side, i.e. say some, the side toward Babylon, from whence the desolation, that fire, came which consumed the city. The man; Christ, the Lord of angels, who now attend his coming and commands. The cloud; as the sign of God’ s presence, so an emblem of the troubles and darkness of afflictions coming upon Jerusalem. The inner court; the court of the priests, who were, as it appears, chief in the apostacy and idolatry, and shall now be chief in the misery and ruin which overwhelmed them about five years after.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
Ezekiel 10:3 Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.Ver. 3. Now the cherubims stood on the right side., ] i.e., On the south side; being now removed from the north door, as loathing that place of so great idolatry. And the cloud filled the inner court.] To signify that now upon God’ s departure, there should be darkness in the temple, yea, in the priests’ courts. See Psalms 18:11 Revelation 15:8. Significat sequentia tempora nubila fore. - Lav.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
Verse 3. On the right side of the house] The right hand always marked the south among the Hebrews.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:3
3. the right side of the house] i.e. on the south of the temple proper. It is difficult to see any significance in the position of the cherubim, except that the south side of the house was more in the direction of the city than either the north or east side, and the west side was closed by buildings.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 10:3
On the right side - On the south Ezekiel 47:2. The idolatries had been seen on the north side. On the south stood the “cherubim” ready to receive and bear away the glory of the Lord.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:3
3. Right side — Or, south side — of the temple. Ezekiel, coming through the north door into the outer court of the sanctuary, sees just in front of him the cherubim and the throne.
Sermons on Ezekiel 10:3
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 9 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit. They describe a house as a channel through which God's life flows, and this life is not |
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Sodom and Gomorrah by Bill Randles | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abram and the three men who visit him. Abram shows great hospitality and offers them food and rest. The preacher emphasizes the |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 71 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discipline and obedience in the lives of children. He uses the example of Moses, who faced consequences for his lack of di |
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Mark of the Beast by Carter Conlon | Carter Conlon preaches about the significance of the mark of the beast in Revelation, highlighting the end-time events leading to a one-world government and the rise of the Antichr |