Ezekiel 1:19
Ezekiel 1:19 in Multiple Translations
So as the living creatures moved, the wheels moved beside them, and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose.
And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
And when the living creatures went, the wheels went beside them; and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
And when the living beings went on, the wheels went by their side; and when the living beings were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
As the beings moved so did the wheels next to them, and when the beings flew up, the wheels did too.
And when the beastes went, the wheeles went with them: and when the beasts were lift vp from the earth, the wheeles were lift vp.
And in the going of the living creatures, the wheels go beside them, and in the living creatures being lifted up from off the earth, lifted up are the wheels.
When the living creatures went, the wheels went beside them. When the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
And when the living creatures went, the wheels also went together by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels also were lifted up with them.
Whenever the living creatures moved, the wheels moved with them. So whenever the creatures rose from the ground, the wheelsalso rose up.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 1:19
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Ezekiel 1:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/לֶ֨כֶת֙
הַֽ/חַיּ֔וֹת
יֵלְכ֥וּ
הָ/אוֹפַנִּ֖ים
אֶצְלָ֑/ם
וּ/בְ/הִנָּשֵׂ֤א
הַֽ/חַיּוֹת֙
מֵ/עַ֣ל
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
יִנָּשְׂא֖וּ
הָ/אוֹפַנִּֽים
וּ/בְ/לֶ֨כֶת֙
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
הַֽ/חַיּ֔וֹת
chay
H2416
alive
Art | N-fp
יֵלְכ֥וּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
הָ/אוֹפַנִּ֖ים
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Art | N-mp
אֶצְלָ֑/ם
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep | Suff
וּ/בְ/הִנָּשֵׂ֤א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
הַֽ/חַיּוֹת֙
chay
H2416
alive
Art | N-fp
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
יִנָּשְׂא֖וּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
הָ/אוֹפַנִּֽים
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Art | N-mp
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 1:19
וּ/בְ/לֶ֨כֶת֙
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
הַֽ/חַיּ֔וֹת
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | N-fp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
יֵלְכ֥וּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
הָ/אוֹפַנִּ֖ים
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Art | N-mp
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
אֶצְלָ֑/ם
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep | Suff
Beside or near, this preposition indicates proximity or closeness to something or someone. It is often translated as at, by, or near in the King James Version, and is used to describe physical or spatial relationships in the Bible.
Definition: 1) beside, by, near, nearness, joining, proximity subst 2) (BDB) 2a) conjunction, proximity 2b) beside, in proximity, contiguous to, from beside
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: at, (hard) by, (from) (beside), near (unto), toward, with. See also H1018 (בֵּית הָאֵצֶל). See also: Genesis 39:10; 2 Chronicles 9:18; Proverbs 7:8.
וּ/בְ/הִנָּשֵׂ֤א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
הַֽ/חַיּוֹת֙
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | N-fp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
יִנָּשְׂא֖וּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
הָ/אוֹפַנִּֽים
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Art | N-mp
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 1:19
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- Ezekiel 1:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 1:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 1:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 1:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
- Sermons on Ezekiel 1:19
Context — The Four Wheels
17As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved.
18Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around.
19So as the living creatures moved, the wheels moved beside them, and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose.
20Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, and the wheels would rise alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. 21When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 10:16 | When the cherubim moved, the wheels moved beside them, and even when they spread their wings to rise from the ground, the wheels did not veer away from their side. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 10:19 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 103:20 | Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. |
Ezekiel 1:19 Summary
[Ezekiel 1:19 shows us that the living creatures and the wheels are connected and move together, which teaches us about unity and working together in our walk with God (as seen also in Matthew 18:19-20). The wheels rising with the living creatures reminds us that our spirits should be lifted up and connected to God's Spirit, just like it says in Psalm 51:10-11, and this connection gives us the power to move in harmony with God's will. This verse helps us understand that our movements and actions should be guided by the Spirit of God, and when we are in tune with Him, we can move forward in unity and purpose, as encouraged in Galatians 5:25.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between the living creatures and the wheels in Ezekiel 1:19?
The living creatures and the wheels are intimately connected, with the wheels moving in tandem with the creatures, as seen in Ezekiel 1:19 and also in Ezekiel 1:21, indicating a unified purpose and movement.
Why do the wheels rise from the ground when the living creatures do?
The wheels rise with the living creatures because the spirit of the living creatures is in the wheels, as stated in Ezekiel 1:20 and Ezekiel 1:21, showing a deep spiritual connection between the two.
Is this vision in Ezekiel 1:19 symbolic or literal?
While the vision is certainly supernatural, its literal or symbolic nature is not explicitly stated, but the level of detail, such as the wheels being full of eyes all around as mentioned in Ezekiel 1:18, suggests that it conveys spiritual truths and realities, much like the visions in the Book of Revelation, such as Revelation 4:6-8.
How does this relate to our understanding of God's throne and heavenly worship?
Ezekiel 1:19, in the context of the whole chapter, gives us a glimpse into the heavenly realm and the worship that occurs around God's throne, similar to what is described in Isaiah 6:1-3 and Revelation 4:1-11, highlighting the majesty, power, and glory of God.
Reflection Questions
- What does the synchronized movement of the living creatures and the wheels teach us about unity and cooperation in our own spiritual journeys?
- How can we, like the wheels, be filled with the Spirit and move in harmony with God's will, as expressed in Ezekiel 36:27?
- What are some ways we can apply the principles of spiritual connection and unity, as seen between the living creatures and the wheels, to our relationships within the Body of Christ?
- In what ways does the description of the wheels and living creatures challenge or expand our understanding of the nature of spiritual beings and heavenly realities?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 1:19
And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them,.... When the ministers of the Gospel begin the worship of God, and move in acts of devotion, the churches join with them; see Revelation
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 1:19
And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up. The wheels went by them - went beside them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
When the living creatures went, the wheels went by them; the wheels’ motion or standing depended on the motion and assistance of some higher agent which excited and guided them, when therefore the living creatures, the angels, ministers of God’ s will, moved, then did those affairs expressed by wheels move also. There was an exact accord between these, they were as well joined in motion as they were in station. When the living creatures were lifted up; moved higher above our ordinary reach. From the earth; that basis on which both the wheels seemed to stand, and from which sometimes they seemed to lift up themselves, as if to fetch a new commission and order from him that sat upon the throne.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
Ezekiel 1:19 And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.Ver. 19. And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them.] The angels are God’ s hands, as it were, whereby are acted and agitated this lower world and the second causes therein. The wheels were lift up.] The spirits of the creatures were heightened and elevated to some unwonted and more than ordinary service, by some special instinct. We use to say, Magnarum rerum tarda molimina; When there are many wheels, some will be always out. But it is otherwise here; and that of Ambrose is verified, Nescit tarda molimina Spiritus Sancti gratia; God can soon effect great things by his powerful grace.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
Verse 19. When the living creatures went, the wheels went] The wheels were attached to the living creatures, so that, in progress, they had the same motion.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 1:19
4–28. The theophany, or, vision of God This is described first generally, as a whirlwind and great cloud coming from the North, with a luminous splendour around it, due to a fire sending out continuous flashes within it (Ezekiel 1:4). Secondly, more particularly that is described which appeared within the storm-cloud (Ezekiel 1:5-28). This was the chariot of God, in which he rode, descending to the earth and moving from one place to another (cf. ch. 10). This chariot is represented as foursided. On each of the four sides was a living creature of human shape, with outstretched wings. Also on each of the four sides, beside each of the living creatures there was a wheel. The living creatures are not represented as having any platform or basement under them on which they stand; the wheels are usually said to be “beside” them, in ch. Ezekiel 10:2 “under” them. The wheels are to be conceived as at right angles to each of the four sides of the chariot, presenting their rims to the four points of the compass.
Above the heads of the four living creatures, or over their wings when horizontally expanded, was a firmament of crystal. Above the firmament was the appearance of a throne. And upon the throne the appearance of one like fire, encircled with a glory which was like the rainbow in the day of rain.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:19
19. There was perfect harmony between the movements of the wheels and the living creatures, because both were directed by the same impulse.
Sermons on Ezekiel 1:19
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Changed Into Christ's Image #7 by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of returning to the old ways of faith and righteousness. He highlights that living according to the sinful nature leads to de |
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(1 Peter - Part 12): As Obedient Children by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the American spirit of rebellion and the importance of freedom. He references the historical event of pouring tea overboard in Boston Harbor |
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Five Rules for Holy Living by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of praising and blessing the Lord. He highlights various elements of creation such as water, sun, moon, stars, wind, heat, fi |
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The Story of Desmond Doss by Steve Zehr | In this sermon, the speaker tells the story of Desmond Doss, a man who exemplified unwavering faith and commitment to God. Desmond grew up with a strong belief in the commandment " |
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The Apocalypse - Revelation 5 by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the throne room scene in chapters four and five of the book of Revelation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding |
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The Power of the Angels by Basilea Schlink | The video is a meditation on the power and ministry of God's angels. It emphasizes that the angels are completely aligned with the will of God and obedient to His commands. Their p |
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Symbols Unite Two Realities, Visible and Invisible by Michael Flowers | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having an attention span in worshiping God. He mentions the harmful effects of technology on our brain chemistry and how it |