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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />(Under the wings of the cherubim could be seen what looked like human hands.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />(All the cherubim had what looked like human hands under their wings.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have the form of a human hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have the form of a man’s hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have something like a human hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have the form of a man&#8217s hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the cherubim appeared to have the form of a man’s hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the cherubim appeared to have the form of a man’s hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Beneath their wings the cherubim seemed to have [something in] the form of a man’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I noticed again that each of the four winged creatures had what looked like human hands under their wings, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The angels appeared to have what looked like human hands under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I saw that each creature had what looked like a human hand under each of its wings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />There appeared to be human hands under the wings of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The form of a man’s hand appeared here in the cherubim under their wings. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there appears in the cherubim the form of a hand of man under their wings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there appeareth in the cherubs the form of a hand of man under their wings,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there will be seen to the cherubs the form of a man's hand under their wings.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And there appeared in the cherubims the likeness of a man's hand under their wings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And there appeared amid the cherubim the likeness of the hand of a man, under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Something like a human hand was visible under the wings of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The cherubim appeared to have the form of a human hand under their wings.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I looked, and behold, there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I saw with the Cherubim the likeness of the hand of a son of man under their wings<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I saw the cherubs <i>having</i> the likeness of men's hands under their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2090" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">God's Glory Exits the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: lak·kə·ru·ḇîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">(The cherubim</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yê·rā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">appeared</a> <a href="/hebrew/8403.htm" title="8403: taḇ·nîṯ (N-fsc) -- Construction, pattern, figure. From banah; structure; by implication, a model, resemblance.">to have the form</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of human</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ- (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">under</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kan·p̄ê·hem (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">their wings.)</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />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. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / 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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-16</a></span><br />and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a></span><br />As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a></span><br />And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27</a></span><br />And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6-8</a></span><br />Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. / And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. / When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a></span><br />“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Revelation 15:6-8</a></span><br />And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests. / Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">2 Chronicles 3:13</a></span><br />So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9</a></span><br />And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-5</a></span><br />Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. / Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/10-21.htm">Ezekiel 10:21</a></b></br> Every one had four faces apiece, and every one four wings; and the likeness of the hands of a man <i>was</i> under their wings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-8.htm">Ezekiel 1:8</a></b></br> And <i>they had</i> the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-6.htm">Isaiah 6:6</a></b></br> Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, <i>which</i> he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-1.htm">Appeareth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Form</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-15.htm">Human</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/19-11.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-11.htm">Appeareth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-10.htm">Form</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-21.htm">Human</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-12.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">The vision of the cherubim</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.</b><br>*The cherubim appeared*: In Ezekiel's vision, cherubim are depicted as heavenly beings associated with the presence and glory of God. They are often seen as guardians of divine holiness, as in <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>, where they guard the way to the Tree of Life. Their appearance in Ezekiel's vision underscores the majesty and mystery of God's throne.<br><br>*to have the form of human hands*: The presence of human hands suggests the capability for action and interaction with the physical world. This detail emphasizes the cherubim's role in executing God's will, as hands are often symbolic of power and agency in biblical literature. The human form also indicates a connection between the divine and human realms, reflecting the image of God in humanity (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>).<br><br>*under their wings*: Wings in biblical imagery often symbolize swiftness, protection, and the ability to transcend earthly limitations. The placement of hands under the wings may suggest that divine actions are carried out with both power and care, hidden yet effective. This imagery can be connected to the protective nature of God, as seen in <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a>, where God covers His people with His feathers and provides refuge under His wings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book and the one receiving the visions from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God, often depicted as guardians of sacred spaces.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The setting of Ezekiel's vision, representing the dwelling place of God's glory and the center of Israel's worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision of God's glory departing from the temple, symbolizing judgment and the impending destruction of Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The historical context of Ezekiel's ministry, where the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god.htm">The Holiness of God</a></b><br>The presence of cherubim in Ezekiel's vision underscores the holiness and majesty of God. We are reminded to approach God with reverence and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The vision of the cherubim with human hands suggests God's control and involvement in the affairs of the world. We can trust in His sovereign plan, even in times of judgment or difficulty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_hands.htm">Symbolism of Hands</a></b><br>The human hands under the wings of the cherubim symbolize action and service. As believers, we are called to be God's hands in the world, serving others and fulfilling His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a></b><br>The departure of God's glory from the temple signifies judgment, yet it also points to the hope of restoration. God's discipline is always coupled with His mercy and the promise of redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a></b><br>The cherubim remind us of the unseen spiritual realm and the role of angels in God's plan. We are encouraged to be aware of spiritual realities and to engage in spiritual warfare through prayer and faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_ride_a_cherub_if_formless.htm">If God 'rode upon a cherub' (Psalm 18:10), how does this align with the notion of a formless, omnipresent deity in other biblical passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_num_8_10_align_with_other_rites.htm">How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_ezekiel_physically_taken_to_jerusalem.htm">In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_'creeping_things'_in_the_temple.htm">In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8, 9.</span> - The description of the theophany that follows, though essentially identical with that in ch. 1 is not a literal transcript of it. The prophet struggles, as before, to relate what he has actually seen in the visions of God. The fact is stated as explaining the mention of the "hand" in ver. 7. That, as in <a href="/ezekiel/1-8.htm">Ezekiel 1:8</a>, was one of their members (see notes on Ezekiel 1:15-17). All that had seemed most startling and awful to him on the banks of Chebar is now seen again - the four living creatures, now named cherubim the wheel by each, the unswerving motion of the wheels in their onward course. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">(The cherubim</span><br /><span class="heb">לַכְּרֻבִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(lak·kə·ru·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appeared</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּרָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to have the form</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּבְנִית֙</span> <span class="translit">(taḇ·nîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8403.htm">Strong's 8403: </a> </span><span class="str2">Structure, a model, resemblance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of human</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יַד־</span> <span class="translit">(yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֖חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their wings.)</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּנְפֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(kan·p̄ê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/10-8.htm">Ezekiel 10:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 10:8 There appeared in the cherubim the form (Ezek. 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