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Ezekiel 10:6 When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, "Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim," the man went in and stood beside a wheel.
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then he went in, and stood beside the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then it happened, when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from among the wheels, from among the cherubim,” that he went in and stood beside the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it came about when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” he entered and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It came about when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” he entered and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” he entered and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” he entered and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It came about when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” the man entered and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from inside the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from inside the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim, that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The man in the robe was now standing beside a wheel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim, that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After the LORD had commanded the person dressed in linen to take burning coals from between the wheels beside the angels, the person went in and stood beside one of the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the LORD commanded the man wearing linen clothes to take some fire from between the wheels that were under the creatures, the man went in and stood by one of the wheels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He issued this order to the man who was clothed in white linen: "Take fire from within the whirling wheels, among the cherubim." So he went and stood beside the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, ?Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,? the man went in and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the LORD commanded the man dressed in linen, "Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim," the man went in and stood by one of the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, "Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim," that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubim; then he went in, and stood beside the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim,” that he went in and stood beside a wheel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, in His commanding the man clothed with linen, saying, “Take fire from between the wheel, from between the cherubim,” and he goes in and stands near the wheel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, in His commanding the man clothed with linen, saying, 'Take fire from between the wheel, from between the cherubs,' and he goeth in and standeth near the wheel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be in his commanding the man clothed with linen, saying, Take the fire from between the wheel from between the cherubs; and he will go in and stand by the wheel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he had commanded the man that was clothed with linen, saying: Take fire from the midst of the wheels that are between the cherubims: he went in and stood beside the wheel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he had instructed the man who was clothed with linen, saying, “Take fire from the midst of the wheels that are between the cherubim,” he entered and stood next to the wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He commanded the man dressed in linen: Take fire from within the wheelwork among the cherubim. The man entered and stood by one of the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he commanded the man clothed in linen, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” he went in and stood beside a wheel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubim; he went in and stood beside the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when he commanded the man who was wearing the fine linen, he said to him: “Take fire from between the wheels, from between the Cherubim.” And he came and he stood on the side of the wheels<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when He commanded the man clothed in linen, saying: 'Take fire from between the wheelwork, from between the cherubim', that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when he gave a charge to the man clothed with the sacred robe, saying, Take fire from between the wheels from between the cherubs, that he went in, and stood near the wheels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/10-6.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=2066" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/10.htm">God's Glory Exits the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: bə·ṣaw·wō·ṯōw (Prep-b:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">the LORD commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: lə·ḇuš- (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-msc) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">clothed</a> <a href="/hebrew/906.htm" title="906: hab·bad·dîm (Art:: N-mp) -- White linen. Perhaps from badad; flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment.">in linen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qaḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">“Take</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: mib·bê·nō·wṯ (Prep-m) -- An interval, space between. ">from within</a> <a href="/hebrew/1534.htm" title="1534: lag·gal·gal (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A wheel, whirl, whirlwind. By reduplication from galal; a wheel; by analogy, a whirlwind; also dust.">the wheelwork,</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: mib·bê·nō·wṯ (Prep-m) -- An interval, space between. ">from among</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: lak·kə·rū·ḇîm (Prep-l, Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">the cherubim,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">the man went in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">beside</a> <a href="/hebrew/212.htm" title="212: hā·’ō·w·p̄ān (Art:: N-ms) -- A wheel. Or pophan; from an unused root meaning to revolve; a wheel.">a wheel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/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/8-5.htm">Revelation 8:5</a></span><br />Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Revelation 1:15</a></span><br />His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a></span><br />and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a></span><br />As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-12.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="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8</a></span><br />When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-18.htm">Revelation 14:18</a></span><br />Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a></span><br />“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-8.htm">Revelation 16:8</a></span><br />Then the fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was given power to scorch the people with fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">1 Kings 7:30-33</a></span><br />Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side. / The opening to each stand inside the crown at the top was one cubit deep, with a round opening like the design of a pedestal, a cubit and a half wide. And around its opening were engravings, but the panels of the stands were square, not round. / There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubim; then he went in, and stood beside the wheels.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Ezekiel 10:2</a></b></br> And he spake unto the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in between the wheels, <i>even</i> under the cherub, and fill thine hand with coals of fire from between the cherubims, and scatter <i>them</i> over the city. And he went in in my sight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest <i>between</i> the cherubims, shine forth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></b></br> The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth <i>between</i> the cherubims; let the earth be moved.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-11.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/ezra/4-17.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-3.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-11.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-14.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-4.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-16.htm">Wheel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Wheelwork</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Whirling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/amos/6-11.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-8.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-12.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-18.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-17.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Wheel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-13.htm">Wheelwork</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-13.htm">Whirling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-7.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/10-8.htm">The vision of the cherubim</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen</b><br>The "man clothed in linen" is often interpreted as a heavenly being or angel, possibly representing purity and righteousness. Linen garments were typically worn by priests (<a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Exodus 28:39-42</a>), signifying holiness and service to God. This figure is tasked with carrying out divine commands, indicating a role of significant authority and responsibility. The LORD's command underscores His sovereignty and the execution of His divine will.<p><b>saying, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,”</b><br>The "wheelwork" refers to the complex vision of the chariot-throne of God described in <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a>, where wheels are associated with the cherubim, symbolizing God's omnipresence and mobility. Fire often represents God's judgment and purification (<a href="/isaiah/6-6.htm">Isaiah 6:6-7</a>). The cherubim are angelic beings that guard the holiness of God, as seen in <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a> and <a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-22</a>. This command to take fire suggests an impending act of judgment, likely related to the destruction of Jerusalem, as fire is a common biblical symbol for divine judgment (<a href="/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24</a>).<p><b>the man went in and stood beside a wheel</b><br>The obedience of the man clothed in linen highlights the immediate and unquestioning response to God's command, reflecting the proper attitude of submission to divine authority. Standing beside a wheel signifies readiness to act and the proximity to the divine presence, as the wheels are part of the chariot-throne. This scene emphasizes the organized and purposeful nature of God's actions, as well as the readiness of His servants to execute His will. The imagery of the wheel also connects to the idea of God's plans being in motion, unstoppable and directed by His sovereign will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The sovereign God who commands the events in this vision. His authority and holiness are central to the account.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man_clothed_in_linen.htm">The Man Clothed in Linen</a></b><br>A heavenly figure, often interpreted as an angel or a representation of divine purity and service. Linen is associated with priestly garments, indicating a role of mediation or service.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wheels.htm">The Wheels</a></b><br>Part of the vision of God's chariot-throne, symbolizing divine mobility and the omnipresence of God. The wheels are full of eyes, representing God's all-seeing nature.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cherubim.htm">The Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God. They are guardians of God's holiness and are often depicted as part of His throne.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fire.htm">The Fire</a></b><br>Represents God's judgment and purification. Fire is a common biblical symbol for God's presence and His refining power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_holiness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Holiness</a></b><br>The vision underscores God's absolute authority and the reverence due to Him. Believers are called to recognize and submit to His sovereign will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_messengers.htm">The Role of Divine Messengers</a></b><br>The man clothed in linen represents those who serve God faithfully. Christians are called to be messengers of God's truth and agents of His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_purification.htm">Judgment and Purification</a></b><br>The fire taken from among the wheels signifies God's judgment but also His desire to purify. Believers should seek personal holiness and be open to God's refining work in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The imagery of the cherubim and wheels reminds us of God's omnipresence. We are never outside of His sight or care, and His presence should be a source of comfort and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_angels_possess_wings.htm">Do angels possess wings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_guardian_of_eden's_east.htm">Who was the guardian of Eden's east?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_ezekiel_10_2_vision.htm">In Ezekiel 10:2, does any historical or archaeological record validate the vision of coals scattering over the city?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/10-6.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</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצַוֺּתוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣaw·wō·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֤ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clothed</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֻֽשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇuš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in linen,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּדִּים֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bad·dîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Take</span><br /><span class="heb">קַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵשׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from within</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבֵּינ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bê·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wheelwork,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַגַּלְגַּ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(lag·gal·gal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1534.htm">Strong's 1534: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wheel, a whirlwind, dust</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from among</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבֵּינ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bê·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cherubim,”</span><br /><span class="heb">לַכְּרוּבִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(lak·kə·rū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man went in</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">beside</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖צֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·ṣel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> </span><span class="str2">A joining together, proximity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a wheel.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאוֹפָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ō·w·p̄ān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/10-6.htm">Ezekiel 10:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/10-6.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 10:6 It came to pass when he commanded (Ezek. 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