Ezekiel 10:4
Ezekiel 10:4 in Multiple Translations
Then 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.
Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD’s glory.
And the glory of Jehovah mounted up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of Jehovah’s glory.
And the glory of the Lord went up from the winged ones and came to rest over the doorstep of the house; and the house was full of the cloud and the open square was full of the shining of the Lord's glory.
Then the Lord's glory rose up from above the cherubim and moved to the entrance of the Temple. The cloud filled the Temple, and the brightness of the Lord's glory filled the courtyard.
Then the glorie of the Lord went vp from the Cherub, and stoode ouer the doore of the house, and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightnesse of the Lordes glorie.
and become high doth the honour of Jehovah above the cherub, over the threshold of the house, and the house is filled with the cloud, and the court hath been filled with the brightness of the honour of Jehovah.
The LORD’s glory mounted up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD’s glory.
Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshhold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD'S glory.
And the glory of the Lord was lifted up from above the cherub to the threshold of the house: and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the Lord.
And the ◄glory/dazzling light► of Yahweh rose up from above the winged creatures and went to the entrance of the temple. The cloud filled the temple, and the courtyard was full of the ◄glory/dazzling light► of Yahweh.
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Ezekiel 10:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֤רָם
כְּבוֹד
יְהוָה֙
מֵ/עַ֣ל
הַ/כְּר֔וּב
עַ֖ל
מִפְתַּ֣ן
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
וַ/יִּמָּלֵ֤א
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
אֶת
הֶ֣/עָנָ֔ן
וְ/הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
מָֽלְאָ֔ה
אֶת
נֹ֖גַהּ
כְּב֥וֹד
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יָּ֤רָם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כְּבוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
הַ/כְּר֔וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-ms
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מִפְתַּ֣ן
miphtân
H4670
threshold
N-ms
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
וַ/יִּמָּלֵ֤א
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הֶ֣/עָנָ֔ן
ʻânân
H6051
cloud
Art | N-ms
וְ/הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | Art | N-cs
מָֽלְאָ֔ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נֹ֖גַהּ
nôgahh
H5051
brightness
N-fs
כְּב֥וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:4
וַ/יָּ֤רָם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
כְּבוֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/כְּר֔וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-ms
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.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
מִפְתַּ֣ן
miphtân
H4670
"threshold"
N-ms
A miphtan is a threshold or a sill, serving as the base of a door or entrance, as translated in the KJV.
Definition: threshold
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: threshold. See also: 1 Samuel 5:4; Ezekiel 10:18; Zephaniah 1:9.
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | 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.
וַ/יִּמָּלֵ֤א
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-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.
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | 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.
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.
הֶ֣/עָנָ֔ן
ʻânân
H6051
"cloud"
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.
וְ/הֶֽ/חָצֵר֙
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | 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.
מָֽלְאָ֔ה
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
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.
נֹ֖גַהּ
nôgahh
H5051
"brightness"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to brightness or brilliancy, like the shining of the sun, and is used in Ezekiel 8:2 to describe a brilliant light that looks like a man.
Definition: brightness Aramaic equivalent: no.gah (נֹ֫גַהּ "daylight" H5053)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: bright(-ness), light, (clear) shining. See also: 2 Samuel 22:13; Ezekiel 1:4; Psalms 18:13.
כְּב֥וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:4
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
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Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
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. 6When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 1:28 | The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. |
| 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 | Exodus 40:35 | Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 5:13–14 | The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. |
| 5 | Revelation 15:8 | And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 10:18 | Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 11:22–23 | Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them. And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city. |
| 8 | Haggai 2:9 | The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former, says the LORD of Hosts. And in this place I will provide peace, declares the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 9 | Ezekiel 43:5 | Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 8:10–12 | And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. |
Ezekiel 10:4 Summary
Ezekiel 10:4 describes a moment when God's glory, which is like a bright, shining presence, rises up from the cherubim and stands over the temple. This is a powerful symbol of God's presence and power, as seen in other scriptures like Exodus 24:17. The cloud and the brightness of the glory of the LORD fill the temple, showing that God is still with His people, even in times of judgment, as described in Ezekiel 9:3 and Ezekiel 11:22-23. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God's glory is not just a thing of the past, but can still be experienced today, as described in Psalm 63:2-3 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the glory of the LORD represent in Ezekiel 10:4?
The glory of the LORD represents God's divine presence and power, as seen in other scriptures like Exodus 24:17 and Isaiah 6:3, where it is associated with God's holiness and majesty.
Why did the glory of the LORD rise from above the cherubim?
The glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim to emphasize God's departure from the temple, symbolizing His judgment on the people, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 9:3 and Ezekiel 11:22-23.
What is the significance of the cloud and the brightness of the glory of the LORD in the temple?
The cloud and the brightness of the glory of the LORD signify God's presence and glory, as also seen in Exodus 40:34-35, where the cloud fills the tabernacle, and 1 Kings 8:10-11, where the cloud fills the temple, representing God's dwelling among His people.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel?
This verse is part of a larger narrative in Ezekiel that describes God's judgment on Israel and the departure of His glory from the temple, as prophesied in Ezekiel 10:18 and fulfilled in Ezekiel 11:22-25, emphasizing the importance of repentance and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Ezekiel 18:30-32 and Ezekiel 33:10-20.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for the glory of the LORD to 'rise from above the cherubim' in my own life, and how can I respond to God's presence and power?
- How can I apply the concept of God's glory and presence in my daily life, as described in Psalm 16:11 and Psalm 63:2-3?
- What are some ways that I can prepare my heart and life to be a temple for God's glory, as described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
- In what ways can I seek to behold the glory of the LORD, as described in Psalm 27:4 and Isaiah 33:17, and how can I reflect that glory to others?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:4
Then the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub,.... Or, "cherubim"; those that were upon the mercy seat, between which the Shechinah or glorious majesty of God dwelt, in the most holy place: this
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:4
Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD's glory.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
The glory of the Lord; either the visible token of the presence of the God of glory; as 3:23 8:4; or Christ, who is the glory of the temple, and of his people, nay, is the brightness of his Father’ s glory. Went up, in displeasure, and in token of his departure from the temple. Stood over the threshold of the house; showing both his unwillingness to leave, and giving them time to bethink themselves, and return by repentance; and he stands where he might be seen both by priests and people, that both might be moved to repentance. The house; the temple, the most venerable and privileged place. Was filled; there had been a fulness of sin, there is now a fulness of sufferings. With the cloud; a very great darkness followed upon Christ’ s departure from the house. The court was full of the brightness; not to reside there, but when Christ did turn his back upon the temple, and was coming through the court, a light of majesty shines before him, ,13.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
Ezekiel 10:4 Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, [and stood] over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD’ S glory.Ver. 4. Then the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub,] i.e., From the cherubims; so it had done once before, and returned again, to show that he was even driven out by the people’ s impenitence. And stood over the threshold of the house.] As taking his last leave of it. And the house was filled with a cloud.] Sublatenter abit a suo loco Dominus. So Isaiah 6:4; "The house was filled with smoke." Josephus saith, that when God departed, a voice was heard out of the temple, saying, Let us leave these seats; like as, a little before the last desolation of it, there was heard Migremus hinc, Let us go hence. And a heathen writer saith, that a voice greater than man’ s was heard, that the gods were thence departing. Oeoclamp. Audita maior humana vox, excedere deos. - Tacit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
(4) The glory of the Lord went up from the cherub.—As in Ezekiel 10:2, the singular, cherub, instead of the usual plural. Here it is thought to designate, not the four living creatures of the vision, but the cherubim overshadowing the mercy-seat, and to indicate that the manifestation of the Divine presence now left the Holy of Holies, and went to the threshold of the door of the house, preparatory to leaving it altogether. The expression is obscure, since the place of the manifestation of the Divine presence in the most holy place is usually described as “between the cherubim” (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89; Psalms 80:1; Psalms 99:1, &c.). Of the main point, however, there can be no doubt—that the Divine presence is represented as in the act of leaving the Temple. “The house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the Lord’s glory” as He departed, in striking contrast with the similar manifestations (Exodus 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:10-11), when God accepted the tabernacle and the Temple as the peculiar place of His abode.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
Verse 4. The glory of the Lord went up] This is repeated from Ezekiel 9:3. The house was filled with the cloud] This is a fact similar to what occurred frequently at the tabernacle in the wilderness, and in the dedication of the temple by Solomon. What is mentioned here was the Divine shechinah, the symbolical representation of the majesty of God.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:4
4. Then the glory went up] This can hardly be rendered, and … had gone up; consequently the implication in Ezekiel 10:1 that the glory had returned to the cherubim from the threshold is confirmed.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 10:4
A repetition of Eze 9:3. Now the glory of the Lord had gone up from the cherub to the threshold of the house. Ezekiel 10:4-6 describe what had occurred before the “man went in” Ezekiel 10:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:4
4. The glory of the Lord went up — The cherubim remained, but Jehovah once more removed to the threshold (Ezekiel 9:3). Was this in order to view the execution of his commands in the burning of the city?
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Marked Men #2 by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker shares two powerful stories that illustrate the brokenness and suffering in the world. The first story is about a missionary in Haiti who brings doctors |
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(Knowing God's Way) 9. New-Covenant Servants and New-Covenant Churches by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the characteristics of true New-Covenant servants and churches, highlighting that anyone can serve God if they are free from sin, mammon, and the desire to pl |
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 8 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the problem of interpretation in the prophecies of Israel, specifically focusing on the later visions in the book of Ezekiel. The speaker emph |
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker begins by suggesting a method for the audience to better engage with the message. He then provides a broad outline of the book being discussed, acknowle |
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Gird Up Now Thy Loins by Emanuel Esh | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the transformative power of God's mercy in revealing one's true nature. He uses the analogy of a person trying to escape from God's convictio |
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A Fresh Encounter With the Real Jesus by Brian Long | In this sermon, the preacher highlights various descriptions of Jesus found in different books of the Bible. He emphasizes that Jesus is a miracle worker, the Son of Man, and the S |
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The Throne - the Living Ones and the Wheels by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks delves into the profound symbolism of Ezekiel's prophecies, focusing on the visions of the Throne in Heaven, the Cherubim, and the wheels. The Cherubim symbolize h |