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The cherubim went in whatever direction the head faced, without turning as they went. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> The cherubim could move in any of the four directions they faced, without turning as they moved. They went straight in the direction they faced, never turning aside. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they went, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went, but in whatever direction the front wheel faced, the others followed without turning as they went. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10.htm">King James Bible</a> When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/10.htm">New King James Version</a> When they went, they went toward any of their four directions; they did not turn aside when they went, but followed in the direction the head was facing. They did not turn aside when they went. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they moved, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went; but they followed in the direction which they faced, without turning as they went. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they moved, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went; but they followed in the direction which they faced, without turning as they went. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When they moved, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went; but they followed in the direction which they faced, without turning as they went. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As they went, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went; but they went in the direction which they faced, without turning as they went. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they moved, they went in any of their four directions without turning as they went; but they followed in the direction which they faced, without turning as they went. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. But wherever the head faced, they would go in that direction, without pivoting as they went. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. But wherever the head faced, they would go in that direction, without pivoting as they went. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> When they went, they went in their four directions: they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> so that they could move in any direction without turning. The wheels moved together whenever the creatures moved. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> When they went, they went upon their four sides: they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Whenever the angels moved, they moved in any of the four directions without turning as they moved. They always moved in the direction they faced without turning as they moved. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the creatures moved, they could go in any direction without turning. They all moved together in the direction they wanted to go, without having to turn around. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Whenever they moved, they proceeded without turning around as they moved, but they followed in the direction where their head was facing, without looking around as they moved. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved. <a href="/net/ezekiel/10.htm">NET Bible</a> When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions they faced without turning as they moved; in the direction the head would turn they would follow without turning as they moved, <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they went, they went in their four directions: they didn't turn as they went, but to the place where the head looked they followed it; they didn't turn as they went. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked, they followed it; they turned not as they went. <a href="/web/ezekiel/10.htm">World English Bible</a> When they went, they went in their four directions. They didn’t turn as they went, but to the place where the head looked they followed it. They didn’t turn as they went. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In their going, they go on their four sides; they do not turn around in their going, for to the place to where the head turns, they go after it, they do not turn around in their going. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In their going, on their four sides they go; they turn not round in their going, for to the place whither the head turneth, after it they go, they turn not round in their going. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In their going, upon their four sides they will go; they will not turn in their going, for to the place where the head will turn after it will they go; they will not turn in their going.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they went, they went by four ways: and they turned not when they went: but to the place whither they first turned, the rest also followed, and did not turn back. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they went, they advanced in four parts. And they did not turn as they went. Instead, to the place to which they were inclined to go at first, the rest also followed, and they did not turn back. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Bible</a> When they moved, they went in any of the four directions without veering as they moved; in whatever direction the first cherub faced, the others followed without veering as they went. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they moved, they moved in any of the four directions without veering as they moved; but in whatever direction the front wheel faced, the others followed without veering as they moved.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When they went, they went upon four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the first one went they followed it, they turned not as they went. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when they went out, they were going on their four sides, and they were not turning, but to the place where their Leader was going, after him they were going on, and were not turning<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> When they went, they went toward their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> When they went, they went on their four sides; they turned not when they went, for whichever way the first head looked, they went; and they turned not as they went. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2114" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">God's Glory Exits the Temple</a> …10As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel. 11<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 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 would go</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">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·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- 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.">turning</a> <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/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">wherever</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the head</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: yip̄·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">faced,</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 cherubim would go</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">in that direction,</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.">turning</a> <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> 12Their entire bodies, including their backs, hands, and wings, were full of eyes all around, as were their four wheels.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a> 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!” <a href="/ezekiel/1-12.htm">Ezekiel 1:12-14</a> Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they moved. / In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. / The creatures were darting back and forth as quickly as flashes of lightning. <a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2-3</a> 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.” <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14-16</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a> 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. ... <a href="/zechariah/6-1.htm">Zechariah 6:1-8</a> 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. ... <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6-8</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/1-15.htm">Isaiah 1:15-17</a> When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. / Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Revelation 15:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5-6</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Revelation 6:1-8</a> Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” / So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. / And when the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” ... <a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a> 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. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD. <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-5</a> 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. <a href="/2_kings/2-11.htm">2 Kings 2:11-12</a> 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. / As Elisha watched, he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariots and horsemen of Israel!” And he saw Elijah no more. So taking hold of his own clothes, he tore them in two.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When they went, they went on their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place where the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went.they went upon<a href="/ezekiel/10-22.htm">Ezekiel 10:22</a> And the likeness of their faces was the same faces which I saw by the river of Chebar, their appearances and themselves: they went every one straight forward.<a href="/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17</a> When they went, they went upon their four sides: and they turned not when they went.whither<a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Ezekiel 1:20</a> Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.<a href="/matthew/8-8.htm">Matthew 8:8-10</a> The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-5.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-5.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-23.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-10.htm">Four</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Front</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-4.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-13.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-5.htm">Others</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-10.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/2-10.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-15.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-17.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-3.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-8.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-21.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-10.htm">Wheel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/6-9.htm">Whither</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-14.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-33.htm">Direction</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-6.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-12.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-12.htm">Four</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-1.htm">Front</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-18.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-16.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-26.htm">Moving</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Others</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-11.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-16.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-16.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-13.htm">Wheel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-16.htm">Whither</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 10</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">The vision of the cherubim</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions This phrase describes the mobility and omnidirectional movement of the cherubim, which are angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, this ability to move in any direction without turning signifies the divine nature of God's presence, which is not limited by physical constraints. The four directions symbolize completeness and universality, reflecting God's sovereignty over all creation. This imagery is consistent with the description of the cherubim in <a href="/ezekiel/1-17.htm">Ezekiel 1:17</a>, where their movement is also described as being unrestricted by direction.without turning as they moved The phrase emphasizes the supernatural nature of the cherubim's movement, highlighting their ability to move with purpose and precision without the need for physical adjustment. This can be seen as a representation of God's unchanging nature and His ability to act with perfect wisdom and foresight. The concept of not turning can also be linked to the idea of divine constancy and faithfulness, as seen in <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a>, where God declares, "For I, the LORD, do not change."For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction This indicates that the cherubim's movement is directed by the head, which can be interpreted as a symbol of divine will and guidance. The head's direction determines the path, suggesting that the cherubim act in complete obedience to God's command. This obedience is a model for believers, who are called to follow God's leading without hesitation. The head's role in guiding the cherubim can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the head of the Church in <a href="/ephesians/5-23.htm">Ephesians 5:23</a>, guiding and directing His people.without turning as they moved Reiterating the earlier phrase, this repetition underscores the importance of the concept. The cherubim's ability to move without turning signifies their alignment with God's will, acting in perfect harmony with His purposes. This reflects the biblical theme of divine order and the seamless execution of God's plans, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, where God's word accomplishes what He desires without deviation. The cherubim's movement serves as a reminder of the divine order and the ultimate authority of God over all things.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book and the one receiving the vision. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a> Angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God, depicted in Ezekiel's vision as having four faces and moving in any direction without turning. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The setting of Ezekiel's vision, representing the dwelling place of God's glory and presence. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_the_lord.htm">The Glory of the LORD</a> The manifestation of God's presence, which is central to Ezekiel's vision and signifies God's holiness and majesty. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites were taken captive, and God's judgment and restoration are key themes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_direction.htm">God's Sovereignty and Direction</a> The movement of the cherubim in any direction without turning signifies God's absolute control and direction over all creation. We can trust in God's guidance in our lives, knowing He sees the whole picture. <a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god's_presence.htm">The Holiness of God's Presence</a> The vision emphasizes the holiness and majesty of God's presence. As believers, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness, being set apart for His purposes. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_leading.htm">Obedience to God's Leading</a> Just as the cherubim moved in the direction the head was facing, we are called to follow God's leading without hesitation or deviation. This requires sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and a willingness to obey God's commands. <a href="/topical/g/god's_unchanging_nature.htm">God's Unchanging Nature</a> The consistency in the movement of the cherubim reflects God's unchanging nature. In a world of constant change, we can find stability and assurance in God's eternal character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 10</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_10's_imagery_relate_to_babylon.htm">How does the intricate temple imagery in Ezekiel 10 relate to known architecture and practices during the Babylonian captivity?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_rev_10_1's_angel_compare_to_others.htm">How does the portrayal of an angel descending from heaven with a rainbow (Revelation 10:1) align with other biblical visions that depict heavenly beings differently?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_unite_through_love_and_peace.htm">Why consider angels in 1 Corinthians 11:10?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_cherubim_in_religion.htm">What are cherubim in religious or mythological contexts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Whither the head, etc. The word has been taken, as in <a href="/job/29-25.htm">Job 29:25</a>, for the "chief" or "principal" wheel, that which for the time determined the course of the others. With all the complex structure of the cherubic chariot, all was simple in its action. The spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels, and that gave unity (<a href="/ezekiel/1-20.htm">Ezekiel 1:20</a>). <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When they moved, בְּלֶכְתָּ֗ם (bə·leḵ·tām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk they would go יֵלֵ֔כוּ (yê·lê·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to any of the four אַרְבַּ֤עַת (’ar·ba·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> Four directions, רִבְעֵיהֶם֙ (riḇ·‘ê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7253.htm">Strong's 7253: </a> Fourth part, four sides without לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no turning יִסַּ֖בּוּ (yis·sab·bū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround as they moved. בְּלֶכְתָּ֑ם (bə·leḵ·tām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk But כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction wherever הַמָּק֞וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> A standing, a spot, a condition the head הָרֹאשׁ֙ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head faced, יִפְנֶ֤ה (yip̄·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> To turn, to face, appear, look they would go יֵלֵ֔כוּ (yê·lê·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk in that direction, אַחֲרָ֣יו (’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part without לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no turning יִסַּ֖בּוּ (yis·sab·bū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround as they went. בְּלֶכְתָּֽם׃ (bə·leḵ·tām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Ezekiel 10:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-11.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 10:11 When they went they went in their (Ezek. 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