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And the glory of the LORD was standing there, like the glory I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell facedown. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> So I got up and went, and there I saw the glory of the LORD, just as I had seen in my first vision by the Kebar River. And I fell face down on the ground. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> So I arose and went out into the valley, and behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, like the glory that I had seen by the Chebar canal, and I fell on my face. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar: and I fell on my face. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> So I arose and went out into the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, like the glory which I saw by the River Chebar; and I fell on my face. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the plain; and behold, the glory of the LORD was standing there, like the glory that I saw by the river Chebar, and I fell on my face. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> So I got up and went out to the plain; and behold, the glory of the LORD was standing there, like the glory which I saw by the river Chebar, and I fell on my face. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So I got up and went out to the plain; and behold, the glory of the LORD was standing there, like the glory which I saw by the river Chebar, and I fell on my face. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So I got up and went out to the plain; and behold, the glory of Yahweh was standing there, like the glory which I saw by the river Chebar, and I fell on my face. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the plain; and behold, the glory and brilliance of the LORD was standing there, like the glory I had seen by the River Chebar, and I fell face downward. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the plain. The LORD’s glory was present there, like the glory I had seen by the Chebar Canal, and I fell facedown. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the plain. The LORD&#8217s glory was present there, like the glory I had seen by the Chebar Canal, and I fell facedown. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of Jehovah stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I immediately went to the valley, where I saw the brightness of the LORD's glory, just as I had seen it near the Chebar River, and I bowed with my face to the ground. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar: and I fell on my face. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I got up and went to the plain. The LORD's glory was standing there like the glory I saw by the Chebar River, and I immediately bowed down. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> So I went out into the valley, and there I saw the glory of the LORD, just as I had seen it beside the Chebar River. I fell face downward on the ground, <a href="/isv/ezekiel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> So I got up, went to the valley, and there was the glory of the LORD, standing there just like I had seen at the Chebar River. So I fell on my face. <a href="/net/ezekiel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the valley, and the glory of the LORD was standing there, just like the glory I had seen by the Kebar River, and I threw myself face down. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and look, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then I arose, and went forth into the plain; and behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Kebar: and I fell on my face.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/ezekiel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown. <a href="/web/ezekiel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Then I arose, and went out into the plain, and behold, Yahweh’s glory stood there, like the glory which I saw by the river Chebar. Then I fell on my face. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I rise and go forth to the valley, and behold, there the glory of YHWH is standing as the glory that I had seen by the river Chebar, and I fall on my face. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I rise and go forth unto the valley, and lo, there the honour of Jehovah is standing as the honour that I had seen by the river Chebar, and I fall on my face. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I shall arise and go forth to the valley: and behold there the glory of Jehovah stood as the glory which saw by the river Chebar: and I shall fall upon my face.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I rose up, and went forth into the plain: and behold the glory of the Lord stood there, like the glory which I saw by the river Chobar: and I fell upon my face. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I rose up, and I went out to the plain. And behold, the glory of the Lord was standing there, like the glory that I saw beside the river Chebar. And I fell upon my face. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> So I got up and went out into the plain. There it was! The glory of the LORD was standing there like the glory I had seen by the river Chebar. Then I fell on my face, <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So I rose up and went out into the valley; and the glory of the LORD stood there, like the glory that I had seen by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I arose and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I got up, I went out to the plain, and standing there was the glory of the God of Israel, like the glory that I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell on my face<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then I arose, and went forth into the plain; and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I arose, and went forth to the plain: and, behold, the glory of the Lord stood there, according to the vision, and according to the glory of the Lord, which I saw by the river of Chobar: and I fell on my face. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/3-23.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=634" 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/3.htm">A Watchman for Israel</a> …22And there the hand of the LORD was upon me, and He said to me, “Get up, go out to the plain, and there I will speak with you.” 23<a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wā·’ā·qūm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">So I got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wā·’ê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and went out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1237.htm" title="1237: hab·biq·‘āh (Art:: N-fs) -- A valley, plain. From baqa'; properly, a split, i.e. A wide level valley between mountains.">the plain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh- (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">and behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·wḏ- (N-msc) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·mêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">was present</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kak·kā·ḇō·wḏ (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">like the glory</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/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I had seen</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.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/5104.htm" title="5104: nə·har- (N-msc) -- A stream, river. From nahar; a stream; figuratively, prosperity.">the River</a> <a href="/hebrew/3529.htm" title="3529: kə·ḇār (N-proper-fs) -- A river of Bab. The same as kbar; length; Kebar, a river of Mesopotamia.">Kebar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: wā·’ep·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">and I fell</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.">facedown.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> 24Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.…<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="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a> The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. <a href="/ezekiel/8-4.htm">Ezekiel 8:4</a> And there I saw the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision I had seen in the plain. <a href="/ezekiel/10-18.htm">Ezekiel 10:18-19</a> Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. / As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2-3</a> and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. / The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, <a href="/exodus/24-15.htm">Exodus 24:15-18</a> When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, / and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. / And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. ... <a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-13</a> Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-4</a> 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.” ... <a href="/daniel/10-7.htm">Daniel 10:7-9</a> Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. / So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-6</a> As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. ... <a href="/acts/22-6.htm">Acts 22:6-10</a> About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. ... <a href="/acts/26-13.htm">Acts 26:13-15</a> About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. / We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. <a href="/revelation/1-10.htm">Revelation 1:10-17</a> On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, / saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” / Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, ... <a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2-3</a> At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. / The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Revelation 21:10-11</a> And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Matthew 17:1-6</a> After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar: and I fell on my face.the glory<a href="/ezekiel/1-4.htm">Ezekiel 1:4,28</a> And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire… <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">Ezekiel 9:3</a> And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the cherub, whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house. And he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writer's inkhorn by his side;<a href="/ezekiel/10-18.htm">Ezekiel 10:18</a> Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.river<a href="/ezekiel/1-1.htm">Ezekiel 1:1-3</a> Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God… and I fell<a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a> As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.<a href="/daniel/8-17.htm">Daniel 8:17</a> So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.<a href="/daniel/10-8.htm">Daniel 10:8,9</a> Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/3-15.htm">Chebar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-8.htm">Face</a> <a href="/ezekiel/2-1.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-22.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-12.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-12.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-15.htm">Kebar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-22.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-22.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-15.htm">River</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-25.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-22.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/10-15.htm">Chebar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-3.htm">Face</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-12.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-1.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-15.htm">Kebar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-4.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-3.htm">Resting</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-16.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-15.htm">River</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-11.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-4.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 3</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/3-1.htm">Ezekiel eats the scroll</a> 4. <a href="/ezekiel/3-4.htm">God encourages him</a> 15. <a href="/ezekiel/3-15.htm">God shows him the rule of prophecy</a> 22. <a href="/ezekiel/3-22.htm">God shuts and opens the prophet's mouth</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So I got up and went out to the plain Ezekiel's obedience to God's command is immediate, reflecting the prophet's role as a faithful servant. The "plain" signifies a place of solitude and revelation, away from the distractions of the city. In biblical narratives, plains often serve as settings for divine encounters, as seen with Abraham and Lot. This setting underscores the seriousness of the message Ezekiel is about to receive.and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there The "glory of the LORD" refers to the visible manifestation of God's presence, often associated with divine holiness and power. This glory is a recurring theme in Ezekiel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and majesty. The Hebrew term "kavod" conveys weightiness and honor, indicating the profound impact of God's presence. This encounter reaffirms God's continued involvement with His people, even in exile.like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar Ezekiel's reference to the River Kebar connects this vision to his initial calling in <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a>. The Kebar was a canal near Babylon, where the exiles were settled. This continuity of divine revelation assures Ezekiel of God's unchanging nature and His plans for Israel. The repeated vision serves to strengthen Ezekiel's resolve and authority as a prophet.and I fell facedown Ezekiel's response of falling facedown is a common reaction to divine encounters, signifying reverence, awe, and submission. This posture is seen throughout Scripture, such as in the experiences of Abraham, Moses, and John in Revelation. It highlights the overwhelming nature of God's presence and the appropriate human response to His holiness. This act of worship and humility prepares Ezekiel to receive further instructions from God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. Known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_plain.htm">The Plain</a> A location where Ezekiel is instructed to go, symbolizing a place of revelation and encounter with God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_the_lord.htm">The Glory of the LORD</a> A manifestation of God's presence, often depicted as overwhelming and awe-inspiring. In Hebrew, "glory" is "kavod," indicating weightiness and honor. 4. <a href="/topical/r/river_kebar.htm">River Kebar</a> A canal near Babylon where Ezekiel had his initial vision of God's glory, marking a significant moment in his prophetic ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/f/facedown.htm">Facedown</a> Ezekiel's response to God's glory, indicating reverence, submission, and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Ezekiel's immediate response to God's command to go to the plain demonstrates the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We should be ready to follow God's instructions, trusting in His purpose. <a href="/topical/e/encountering_god's_glory.htm">Encountering God's Glory</a> Experiencing God's glory is transformative and humbling. Like Ezekiel, we should approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His majesty and holiness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets are called to be messengers of God's truth, often requiring them to step into challenging situations. We can learn from Ezekiel's courage and faithfulness in delivering God's message. <a href="/topical/r/reverence_in_worship.htm">Reverence in Worship</a> Ezekiel's response of falling facedown is a model for our worship. True worship involves humility and recognition of God's supreme authority. <a href="/topical/g/god's_consistent_presence.htm">God's Consistent Presence</a> The repeated manifestation of God's glory to Ezekiel reminds us of God's constant presence and faithfulness, even in times of exile or difficulty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 3</a> <a href="/q/is_ezekiel_9_symbolic,_not_literal.htm">Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_explain_rebuilding_ezekiel_48.htm">If Ezekiel 48 is meant to be literal, how can the scientific and logistical challenges of reconstructing such a layout be explained?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_apocalypse.htm">What does the Bible say about the apocalypse?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_trinity_visible_in_heaven.htm">Is the Trinity visible in heaven?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Went forth into the plain.--As he was now again to see the same vision as at the first, it was fitting that he should leave the thickly-peopled Tel-abib and seek a place of solitude, and in that solitude God promises him, "I will there talk with thee." The vision reappeared; again the prophet fell on his face, and again the Spirit set him upon his feet, and talked with him. <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So I got up וָאָקוּם֮ (wā·’ā·qūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and went out וָאֵצֵ֣א (wā·’ê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the plain, הַבִּקְעָה֒ (hab·biq·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1237.htm">Strong's 1237: </a> A split, a wide level valley between mountains and behold, וְהִנֵּה־ (wə·hin·nêh-) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! the glory כְּבוֹד־ (kə·ḇō·wḏ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> Weight, splendor, copiousness of the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was present עֹמֵ֔ד (‘ō·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations there, שָׁ֤ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither like the glory כַּכָּב֕וֹד (kak·kā·ḇō·wḏ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> Weight, splendor, copiousness I had seen רָאִ֖יתִי (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the River נְהַר־ (nə·har-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5104.htm">Strong's 5104: </a> A stream, prosperity Kebar, כְּבָ֑ר (kə·ḇār) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3529.htm">Strong's 3529: </a> Chebar -- a river of Babylon and I fell וָאֶפֹּ֖ל (wā·’ep·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie facedown. עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/3-23.htm">Ezekiel 3:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-23.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 3:23 Then I arose and went forth into (Ezek. 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