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when the creatures stood still, they also stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose along with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the beings moved, the wheels moved. When the beings stopped, the wheels stopped. When the beings flew upward, the wheels rose up, for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those rose from the earth, the wheels rose along with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When those went, <i>these</i> went; and when those stood, <i>these</i> stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature <i>was</i> in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When those went, <i>these</i> went; when those stood, <i>these</i> stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up together with them, for the spirit of the living creatures <i>was</i> in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whenever those went, they went; and whenever those stopped, they stopped. And whenever those rose from the earth, the wheels rose just as they <i>did;</i> for the spirit of the living beings <i>was</i> in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Whenever those went, these went; and whenever those stood still, these stood still. And whenever those rose from the earth, the wheels rose close beside them; for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Whenever those went, these went; and whenever those stood still, these stood still. And whenever those rose from the earth, the wheels rose close beside them; for the spirit of the living beings <i>was</i> in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whenever those went, these went; and whenever those stood still, these stood still. And whenever those rose from the earth, the wheels rose close beside them; for the spirit of the living creatures <i>was</i> in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whenever those went, these went; and whenever those came to a stop, these came to a stop; and whenever those rose from the earth, the wheels rose close beside them, for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stopped, the wheels stopped; and when the creatures rose from the earth, the wheels rose alongside them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still; and when the creatures rose from the earth, the wheels rose alongside them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up beside them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up beside them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So whenever the creatures moved, the wheels moved. Whenever the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still. And whenever the creatures rose from the earth, the wheels rose with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So every time the creatures moved or stopped or rose in the air, the wheels did exactly the same. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They moved around whenever they wanted to move around, and they stood still whenever they wanted to stand still; and whenever they rose from the earth, the wheels remained close beside them, because the wheels were also alive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the living beings moved, the wheels moved, and when they stopped moving, the wheels stopped. When they rose up from the ground, the wheels rose up from the ground; the wheels rose up beside them because the spirit of the living being was in the wheel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When those [the living creatures] moved, these [the wheels] moved; and when those [the living creatures] stood still, and when those [the living creatures] rose from the ground, the wheels rose alongside them because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When those went, these went. When those stood, these stood. When those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up beside them; for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In their going, they go; and in their standing, they stand; and in their being lifted up from off the earth, the wheels are lifted up alongside them; for a living spirit [is] in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In their going, they go; and in their standing, they stand; and in their being lifted up from off the earth, lifted up are the wheels over-against them; for a living spirit is in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In their going, they will go: and in their standing, they will stand; and in their being lifted up from the earth the wheels will be lifted up with them: for the spirit of life in the wheels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />When those went these went, and when those stood these stood, and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels also were lifted up together, and followed them: for the spirit of life was in the wheels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />When going forth, they went forth, and when standing still, they stood still. And when they were lifted up from the earth, the wheels, too, were lifted up together, so as to follow them. For the spirit of life was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Wherever the living creatures moved, the wheels moved; when they stood still, the wheels stood still. When they were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up with them. For the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they moved, the others moved; when they stopped, the others stopped; and when they rose from the earth, the wheels rose along with them; for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When the living creatures went, the wheels went; and when the creatures stood, they stood also; and when they were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up with them; for there was a living spirit in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when they were going on, they were going on, and when they were standing still, they were standing still, and whenever they were lifted up from the Earth, the wheels were lifted up with them, because The Spirit was in the wheels<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When those went, these went, and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up beside them; for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When those went, <i>the wheels</i> went; and when those stood, <i>the wheels</i> stood; and when those lifted themselves off the earth, they were lifted off with them: for the spirit of life was in the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/1-21.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=184" 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/1.htm">The Four Wheels</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>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. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: bə·leḵ·tām (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">When the creatures moved,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yê·lê·ḵū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">the wheels moved;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ū·ḇə·‘ā·mə·ḏām (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">when the creatures stood still,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ya·‘ă·mō·ḏū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">the wheels stood still;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: ū·ḇə·hin·nā·śə·’ām (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Nifal-Inf:: 3mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">and when the creatures rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the ground,</a> <a href="/hebrew/212.htm" title="212: hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A wheel. Or pophan; from an unused root meaning to revolve; a wheel.">the wheels</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: yin·nā·śə·’ū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/5980.htm" title="5980: lə·‘um·mā·ṯām (Prep-l:: 3mp) -- Close by, side by side with. From amam; conjunction, i.e. Society; mostly adverb or preposition, near, beside, along with.">alongside them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">the spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ha·ḥay·yāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of the living creatures</a> <a href="/hebrew/212.htm" title="212: bā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A wheel. Or pophan; from an unused root meaning to revolve; a wheel.">was in the wheels.</a> </span><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="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14-16</a></span><br />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. / He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1</a></span><br />Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-12.htm">Revelation 19:12</a></span><br />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.<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="/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/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Revelation 15:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a></span><br />shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1</a></span><br />Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/6-1.htm">Zechariah 6:1-8</a></span><br />And again I lifted up my eyes and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze. / The first chariot had red horses, the second black horses, / the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a></span><br />Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11</a></span><br />As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3-4</a></span><br />laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. / He makes the winds His messengers, flames of fire His servants.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.</p><p class="hdg">When those went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Ezekiel 1:19,20</a></b></br> And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/10-17.htm">Ezekiel 10:17</a></b></br> When they stood, <i>these</i> stood; and when they were lifted up, <i>these</i> lifted up themselves <i>also</i>: for the spirit of the living creature <i>was</i> in them.</p><p class="hdg">of the living creature.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Romans 8:2</a></b></br> For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Close</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-8.htm">Others</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-5.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-63.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-2.htm">Close</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Creature</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-21.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-1.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-12.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-5.htm">Others</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-13.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-4.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/ezekiel/2-2.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/2-1.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-25.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-13.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-1.htm">The time of Ezekiel's prophecy at Chebar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">His vision of four cherubim;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-15.htm">of the four wheels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">and of the glory of God.</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'; 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The creatures, identified as cherubim in <a href="/ezekiel/10.htm">Ezekiel 10</a>, symbolize divine beings or messengers of God. The movement of the wheels in perfect harmony with the creatures suggests the omnipresence and omnipotence of God, as His will is executed flawlessly. This imagery can be connected to the vision of God's throne in <a href="/revelation/4.htm">Revelation 4</a>, where living creatures also surround the throne, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the order of His creation.<p><b>when the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still;</b><br>The stillness of the creatures and wheels signifies moments of divine pause or contemplation. In biblical context, standing still often represents waiting on God's command or presence, as seen in <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a>, where Moses tells the Israelites to stand firm and witness God's deliverance. This phrase underscores the idea that all actions are under divine control and timing, reflecting God's perfect plan and purpose.<p><b>and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose alongside them,</b><br>The rising of the creatures and wheels from the ground symbolizes ascension and elevation, possibly indicating a transition from earthly to heavenly realms. This movement can be seen as a type of Christ's ascension, where Jesus rose from the earth to sit at the right hand of God (<a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-11</a>). It also reflects the spiritual elevation of believers, who are called to set their minds on things above (<a href="/colossians/3.htm">Colossians 3:1-2</a>).<p><b>because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.</b><br>The presence of the spirit within the wheels signifies the divine life force and guidance that animates and directs the entire vision. This spirit is the same Spirit of God that moved over the waters in <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a>, indicating creation and divine action. The integration of spirit and matter here points to the holistic nature of God's creation, where His Spirit is actively involved in the governance and sustenance of the universe. This can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the Holy Spirit's role in the lives of believers, guiding and empowering them in accordance with God's will.<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. He receives visions from God, including the one described in this chapter.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/living_creatures.htm">Living Creatures</a></b><br>These are the cherubim, angelic beings that serve as attendants to God’s throne. They are described as having four faces and four wings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wheels.htm">Wheels</a></b><br>Part of the vision, these wheels are associated with the living creatures and symbolize the omnipresence and omnipotence of God. They move in perfect harmony with the creatures.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/spirit.htm">Spirit</a></b><br>The spirit mentioned here is the divine force or presence that animates the living creatures and the wheels, indicating God's control and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon. This period is crucial for understanding the urgency and nature of Ezekiel's messages.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The vision illustrates God's absolute control over creation. Just as the wheels and creatures move in perfect harmony, so does God's will operate seamlessly in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_presence.htm">Divine Presence</a></b><br>The spirit within the wheels signifies God's omnipresence. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is always present and active in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_alignment.htm">Obedience and Alignment</a></b><br>The creatures and wheels move in unison, symbolizing the importance of aligning our actions with God's will. Christians are called to live in harmony with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/vision_and_revelation.htm">Vision and Revelation</a></b><br>Ezekiel's vision reminds us of the importance of spiritual insight and revelation. We should seek to understand God's plans and purposes through prayer and study of the Scriptures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_exile.htm">Hope in Exile</a></b><br>For the Israelites in exile, this vision was a reminder of God's continued presence and power. In times of personal "exile" or hardship, believers can trust in God's sovereignty and care.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_doeg_betray_david_to_king_saul.htm">What are the ophanim in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_ezekiel's_wheels.htm">What are Ezekiel's Wheels in biblical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_ufos.htm">What does the Bible mention about aliens and UFOs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_a_'spirit'_enter_ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel 2:1-2: How can a literal 'Spirit' physically enter Ezekiel, and is there any natural or historical explanation for such an event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When those went, these went.</span> The words, strictly speaking, add nothing to the previous description; but the prophet appears to have wished to combine what he had before said separately, so as to make the picture complete, before passing on to the yet more glorious vision that next met his gaze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/1-21.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">When the creatures moved,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּלֶכְתָּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·leḵ·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wheels moved;</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵלֵ֔כוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yê·lê·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when the creatures stood still,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְעָמְדָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·‘ā·mə·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wheels stood still;</span><br /><span class="heb">יַֽעֲמֹ֑דוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·mō·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and when the creatures rose</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽבְהִנָּשְׂאָ֞ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·hin·nā·śə·’ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ground,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֗רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wheels</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֽוֹפַנִּים֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_212.htm">Strong's 212: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wheel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rose</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנָּשְׂא֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yin·nā·śə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alongside them,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֻמָּתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘um·mā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5980.htm">Strong's 5980: </a> </span><span class="str2">Society, near, beside, along with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the living creatures</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחַיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥay·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was in the wheels.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאוֹפַנִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_212.htm">Strong's 212: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wheel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Ezekiel 1:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/1-21.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 1:21 When those went these went (Ezek. 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