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the wheels did not change direction as the creatures went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The beings could move in any of the four directions they faced, without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When they went, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When they went, they went upon their four sides: <i>and</i> they turned not when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When they moved, they went toward any one of four directions; they did not turn aside when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whenever they moved, they moved in <i>any</i> of their four directions without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Whenever they moved, they moved in any of their four directions without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Whenever they moved, they moved in any of their four directions, without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Whenever they went, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Whenever they moved, they went in any [one] of their four directions without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When they went, they went in their four directions: they turned not when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />so that they could move in any direction without turning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When they went, they went upon their four sides: they turned not when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whenever they moved, they moved in any of the four directions without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />so that the wheels could move in any of the four directions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Whenever the four moved, no matter which of four directions, they moved without turning around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When they moved they would go in any of the four directions they faced without turning as they moved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When they went, they went in their four directions: they didn't turn when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When they went, they went upon their four sides: and they returned not when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When they went, they went in their four directions. They didn’t turn when they went. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />On their four sides, in their going they go, they do not turn around in their going.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On their four sides, in their going they go, they turn not round in their going.<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 upon their four sides: they will not turn in their going.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />When they went, they went by their four parts: and they turned not when they went. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Going forth, they went by means of their four parts. And they did not turn as they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they moved, they went in any of the four directions without veering as they moved.<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, they moved in any of the four directions without veering as they moved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When they went, they went upon four sides; and they turned not when they went; and wherever the first one turned to go, the other went after it, and turned not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />On their four sides they were going on, and were not turning around, and to the place that their head was turning, to go after it they were going on and they were not turning<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When they went, they went toward their four sides; they turned not when they went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They went on their four sides: they turned not as they went;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=151" 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">16</span>The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. <span class="reftext">17</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.">As they 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.">they went</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·ba·‘aṯ (Number-msc) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">any of the four</a> <a href="/hebrew/7253.htm" title="7253: riḇ·‘ê·hen (N-mpc:: 3fp) -- Fourth part, four sides (pl.). From raba'; a fourth.">directions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: yis·sab·bū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">pivoting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: bə·leḵ·tān (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">as they moved.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around.…<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="/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/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="/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/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="/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="/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="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5-6</a></span><br />I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.<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="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a></span><br />So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-21</a></span><br />The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. / And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Daniel 8:15-17</a></span><br />While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. / And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.” / As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-2.htm">Revelation 15:2</a></span><br />And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, beside which stood those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name. They were holding harps from God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When they went, they went on their four sides: and they turned not when they went.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-9.htm">Ezekiel 1:9,12</a></b></br> Their wings <i>were</i> joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-11:25</a></b></br> Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a></b></br> So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper <i>in the thing</i> whereto I sent it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-15.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-16.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/job/31-23.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-16.htm">Four</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-13.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-15.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-8.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-14.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-16.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-27.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-5.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-7.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-18.htm">Four</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-18.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.htm">Side</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-27.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-23.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-19.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-19.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-6.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-18.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-19.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'; </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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/ezekiel/1.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>As they moved</b><br />The phrase "as they moved" indicates the dynamic and active nature of the vision Ezekiel is witnessing. The Hebrew root for "moved" is "halak," which often signifies walking or going. This movement suggests purpose and direction, reflecting God's active involvement in the world. The vision of the living creatures moving emphasizes the divine presence that is not static but continually working in the lives of His people. Historically, this movement can be seen as a representation of God's guidance and sovereignty over the affairs of nations and individuals.<p><b>they went</b><br />The repetition of movement with "they went" underscores the intentionality and determination of the living creatures. The Hebrew word "yalak" is used here, which also means to go or proceed. This reinforces the idea of divine mission and the unstoppable nature of God's will. In a broader scriptural context, this can be seen as a reminder of the Great Commission, where believers are called to go and make disciples, moving with purpose and divine backing.<p><b>in any of the four directions</b><br />This phrase highlights the omnidirectional capability of the living creatures, symbolizing God's omnipresence and omnipotence. The number four often represents universality in the Bible, as seen in the four corners of the earth. This suggests that God's reach and authority extend to all creation, leaving no place untouched by His presence. Archaeologically, the four directions could also relate to the cardinal points, emphasizing the completeness of God's dominion.<p><b>without turning</b><br />The phrase "without turning" signifies unwavering focus and determination. The Hebrew word "panah" means to turn or face, and its negation here suggests a steadfastness in purpose. This can be inspirational for believers, encouraging them to remain focused on their spiritual journey without being distracted by worldly concerns. Scripturally, it echoes the call to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, as mentioned in <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>.<p><b>as they moved</b><br />The repetition of "as they moved" at the end of the verse reinforces the continuous and purposeful action of the living creatures. It serves as a bookend to the verse, emphasizing the relentless and consistent nature of God's work. This can inspire believers to remain diligent and persistent in their faith, trusting that God is always at work, even when His movements are not immediately visible. Historically, this reflects the enduring nature of God's promises and His faithfulness throughout generations.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Upon their four sides--</span><span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, forwards or backwards upon the one wheel, and to the right or the left upon the other. <span class= "ital">Four </span>directions are considered throughout the vision as representing all directions, just as elsewhere the four winds represent all winds, and the four corners of the earth the whole earth.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When they went,</span> etc. The meaning seems to be that the relative position of the wheels and the living creatures was not altered by motion. On "they turned not," see note on ver. 9. All suggests the idea of orderly and harmonious working. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/1-17.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">As they 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">they went</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵלֵ֑כוּ</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">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<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">any of the four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבַּ֥עַת</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ba·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">directions,</span><br /><span class="heb">רִבְעֵיהֶ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(riḇ·‘ê·hen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7253.htm">Strong's 7253: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth part, four sides </span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pivoting</span><br /><span class="heb">יִסַּ֖בּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yis·sab·bū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as they moved.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּלֶכְתָּֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·leḵ·tān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/1-17.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 1:17 When they went they went in their (Ezek. 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