Ezekiel 1:24

Ezekiel 1:24 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.

King James Version KJV

And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings.

American Standard Version ASV

And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings like the noise of great waters, like the voice of the Almighty, a noise of tumult like the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And when they went, the sound of their wings was like the sound of great waters to my ears, like the voice of the Ruler of all, a sound like the rushing of an army: when they came to rest they let down their wings.

Free Bible Version FBV

When the beings moved, I heard the sound their wings made. It was like the roar of a thundering waterfall, like the voice of the Almighty, like the noise of an army on the march. Whenever they stopped, they folded their wings.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And when they went foorth, I heard the noyse of their wings, like the noyse of great waters, and as the voyce of the Almightie, euen the voyce of speach, as the noyse of an host: and when they stood, they let downe their wings.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I hear the noise of their wings, as the noise of many waters, as the noise of the Mighty One, in their going — the noise of tumult, as the noise of a camp, in their standing they let fall their wings.

World English Bible WEB

When they went, I heard the noise of their wings like the noise of great waters, like the voice of the Almighty, a noise of tumult like the noise of an army. When they stood, they let down their wings.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of many waters, as it were the voice of the most high God: when they walked, it was like the voice of a multitude, like the noise of an army, and when they stood, their wings were let down.

Translation for Translators T4T

Whenever the creatures moved, their wings made a sound that resembled the roar made by a rushing stream. It also sounded like the voice of Almighty God, and like [SIM] the noise of a huge army marching. Whenever the creatures stood stillon the ground, they lowered their wings.

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Ezekiel 1:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וָ/אֶשְׁמַ֣ע אֶת ק֣וֹל כַּנְפֵי/הֶ֡ם כְּ/קוֹל֩ מַ֨יִם רַבִּ֤ים כְּ/קוֹל שַׁדַּי֙ בְּ/לֶכְתָּ֔/ם ק֥וֹל הֲמֻלָּ֖ה כְּ/ק֣וֹל מַחֲנֶ֑ה בְּ/עָמְדָ֖/ם תְּרַפֶּ֥ינָה כַנְפֵי/הֶֽן

וָ/אֶשְׁמַ֣ע shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

כַּנְפֵי/הֶ֡ם kânâph H3671 wing N-fd | Suff

כְּ/קוֹל֩ qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms

מַ֨יִם mayim H4325 Water (Gate) N-mp

רַבִּ֤ים rab H7227 many Adj

כְּ/קוֹל qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms

שַׁדַּי֙ Shadday H7706 Almighty N-proper

בְּ/לֶכְתָּ֔/ם yâlak H3212 to walk Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

ק֥וֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

הֲמֻלָּ֖ה hămullâh H1999 tumult N-fs

כְּ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms

מַחֲנֶ֑ה machăneh H4264 camp N-cs

בְּ/עָמְדָ֖/ם ʻâmad H5975 to stand Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

תְּרַפֶּ֥ינָה râphâh H7503 to slacken V-Piel-Imperf-3fp

כַנְפֵי/הֶֽן kânâph H3671 wing N-fd | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 1:24

וָ/אֶשְׁמַ֣ע shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.

כַּנְפֵי/הֶ֡ם kânâph H3671 "wing" N-fd | Suff

The Hebrew word for wing, used to describe the edge or extremity of something, like a bird's wing or the corner of a garment. It appears in the Bible to describe various objects and locations, including the wing of a bird.

Definition: 1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt 1a) wing 1b) extremity 1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)

Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bird, border, corner, end, feather(-ed), [idiom] flying, [phrase] (one an-) other, overspreading, [idiom] quarters, skirt, [idiom] sort, uttermost part, wing(-ed). See also: Genesis 1:21; Psalms 139:9; Psalms 17:8.

כְּ/קוֹל֩ qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

מַ֨יִם mayim H4325 "Water (Gate)" N-mp

This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.

Definition: This name means water, refreshment

Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.

רַבִּ֤ים rab H7227 "many" Adj

This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.

Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly

Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.

כְּ/קוֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

שַׁדַּי֙ Shadday H7706 "Almighty" N-proper

Shadday means Almighty, referring to God's great power. It is another name for the Lord, emphasizing His strength and might. This name is used in the Bible to describe God's power and authority.

Definition: Shaddai, the Almighty (God) Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G) This name means almighty, most powerful

Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Almighty. See also: Genesis 17:1; Job 22:25; Psalms 68:15.

בְּ/לֶכְתָּ֔/ם yâlak H3212 "to walk" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

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.

ק֥וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

הֲמֻלָּ֖ה hămullâh H1999 "tumult" N-fs

This word describes a loud, rushing sound, like a roaring storm or a tumultuous crowd. It is used in the Bible to describe powerful and overwhelming noises.

Definition: rushing, roaring, rainstorm, roaring sound, rushing sound

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: speech, tumult. See also: Jeremiah 11:16; Ezekiel 1:24.

כְּ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

מַחֲנֶ֑ה machăneh H4264 "camp" N-cs

This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.

Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people

Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.

בְּ/עָמְדָ֖/ם ʻâmad H5975 "to stand" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff

Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.

Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before

Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.

תְּרַפֶּ֥ינָה râphâh H7503 "to slacken" V-Piel-Imperf-3fp

This Hebrew word means to slacken or relax, and is used in many contexts, such as feeling disheartened or abandoning something. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in Psalms and Proverbs. The word can also mean to let go or be idle.

Definition: 1) to sink, relax, sink down, let drop, be disheartened 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sink down 1a2) to sink, drop 1a3) to sink, relax, abate 1a4) to relax, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) idle (participle) 1c) (Piel) to let drop 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to let drop, abandon, relax, refrain, forsake 1d2) to let go 1d3) to refrain, let alone 1d4) to be quiet 1e) (Hithpael) to show oneself slack

Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: abate, cease, consume, draw (toward evening), fail, (be) faint, be (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let alone (go, down), (be) slack, stay, be still, be slothful, (be) weak(-en). See H7495 (רָפָא). See also: Exodus 4:26; Nehemiah 6:3; Psalms 37:8.

כַנְפֵי/הֶֽן kânâph H3671 "wing" N-fd | Suff

Definition: 1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt 1a) wing 1b) extremity 1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)

Study Notes — Ezekiel 1:24

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Ezekiel 1:24 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 1:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 1:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 1:24
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Sermons on Ezekiel 1:24

Context — The Divine Glory

22Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal. 23And under the expanse, their wings stretched out toward one another. Each one also had two wings covering its body.

24When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.

25And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. 26Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezekiel 43:2	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.
2	Daniel 10:6	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.
3	Revelation 1:15	His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.
4	Psalms 29:3–9	The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire. The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!”
5	Revelation 19:6	And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
6	Psalms 68:33	to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.
7	Psalms 18:13	The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded— hailstones and coals of fire.
8	Job 37:4–5	Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.
9	Job 37:2	Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth.
10	2 Kings 7:6	For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.”

Ezekiel 1:24 Summary

Ezekiel 1:24 describes the sound of the creatures' wings as powerful and majestic, like the voice of the Almighty. When the creatures move, their wings make a loud noise, but when they stand still, they lower their wings in reverence. This verse reminds us of God's power and authority, as seen in Psalm 103:20 and Revelation 4:8-11. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn to reverence and worship God in our daily lives, just like the creatures in Ezekiel's vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the sound of the creatures' wings in Ezekiel 1:24?

The sound of the creatures' wings is compared to the roar of many waters, the voice of the Almighty, and the tumult of an army, emphasizing the power and majesty of God, as seen in Psalm 29:3-5 and Revelation 1:15.

Why do the creatures lower their wings when they stand still?

The creatures lower their wings when they stand still, possibly as a sign of reverence and worship, similar to the cherubim in Exodus 25:20 and the angels in Isaiah 6:1-3.

How does this verse relate to the overall vision of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel 1:24 is part of the prophet's vision of God's throne and the living creatures, which serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and majesty, as seen in Ezekiel 1:1-28 and Isaiah 6:1-5.

What can we learn from the comparison of the sound of the wings to the voice of the Almighty?

The comparison of the sound of the wings to the voice of the Almighty emphasizes God's power and authority, as seen in Psalm 29:7 and Hebrews 12:18-19, and reminds us to reverence and worship Him alone.

Reflection Questions

As I reflect on the sound of the creatures' wings, what emotions and thoughts arise in my heart, and how can I apply this to my worship and praise of God?
In what ways can I, like the creatures, demonstrate reverence and worship to God in my daily life, as seen in Romans 12:1 and Revelation 4:8-11?
How does the description of the creatures' wings and their sound impact my understanding of God's power and majesty, and how can I share this with others, as seen in Psalm 96:3 and Matthew 10:28-31?
What can I learn from the creatures' ability to move and stand still, and how can I apply this to my own life and walk with God, as seen in Psalm 46:10 and Isaiah 30:15?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 1:24

And when they went,.... In their ministrations, preaching the Gospel, and administering ordinances: I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters: so the voice of Christ, which is

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 1:24

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24

And when they went; so soon and as often as they, i.e. the living creatures, moved, were on their work, executing God’ s commands. I heard, and attended to know what it was. The noise of their wings: though some of God’ s judgments are executed with silence, and are in the dark, yet here is an alarm, and they may be heard. Like the noise of great waters: when the sea rageth and swells as though it would overwhelm the earth, so when the just and dreadful judgments of God are executed, they threaten the overflowing of all. As the voice of the Almighty; thunder, called God’ s voice, . The voice of speech; the prophet heard the voice in an articulate manner declaring the will of God, as if the wings had tongues to speak as well as power to fly. As the noise of an host: this voice was not of friends saluting each other, or comforting, but it was the voice and noise of a host, a tumultuous voice of men, a confused noise of warlike weapons and instruments; some suppose it is meant of the army of the Chaldeans, which those winged living creatures had now fetched in to spoil the Jews, which they did with terrible outcries, as enraged, merciless adversaries use to do. When they stood, they let down their wings; having done their office, they present themselves before God, and let down their wings, not out of weariness, but out of a sense that they must never act but by commission. And now with wings let down and covering their bodies, they do humbly watch as servants for the commands of their lord.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24

Ezekiel 1:24 And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings.Ver. 24. And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings.] A very great noise, as is here set forth by a threefold similitude - Congeries similium faciens ad amplificationem. Like the noise of great waters.] Which fall with a horrible fragor, as with the catadupes, for instance. See Psalms 46:3. As the noise of the Almighty,] i.e., As thunder. The voice of speech.] When a man crieth aloud, lifteth up his voice like a trumpet, sic clamans ut stentora vincat. As the noise of an host] Barritus ille milltarls, besides the roaring of cannons, rattling of wheels, beating of drums, &c. This none hear but the spiritual man, who "discerneth all things," and hath his senses habitually exercised to discern good and evil. They let down their wings.] As expecting a new commission.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24

(24) The noise of their wings.—The same word translated “noise” three times in this verse is also translated “voice” twice here, and once in the next verse. It is better to keep voice throughout. “I heard the voice of their wings, like the voice of many waters.” The same comparison is used to describe the voice of God in Ezekiel 43:2; Revelation 1:15. Further attempts to convey an impression of the effect are :—“ As the voice of the Almighty,” by which thunder is often described in Scripture (Job 37:4-5; Psalms 29:3-4); “the voice of speech,” by which is not to be understood articulate language. The word occurs elsewhere only in Jeremiah 11:16, and is there translated a tumult. The idea conveyed by the word is probably that of the confused sound from a great multitude, and, finally, “as the voice of an host.” All these comparisons concur in representing a vast and terrible sound, but inarticulate.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24

Verse 24. The noise of their wings] When the whirlwind drove the wheels, the wind rustling among the wings was like the noise of many waters; like a waterfall, or waters dashing continually against the rocks, or rushing down precipices. As the voice of the Almighty] Like distant thunder; for this is termed the voice of God, Psalms 18:13; Exodus 9:23; Exodus 9:28-29; Exodus 20:18.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 1:24

24. The sound of the wings of the living creatures when in flight was as the noise of many waters, as the thunder, or, as the roar of a host. voice of the Almighty] that is, the thunder, Psalms 29:3; Job 37:4. The comparison to waters occurs again, ch. Ezekiel 43:2, and that to the voice of the Almighty, ch. Ezekiel 10:5 (God Almighty). The name Almighty (Heb. shaddai, of uncertain derivation) occurs alone chiefly in poetical pieces, e.g. about thirty times in Job, a few times in prophecy (Isaiah 13:6 = Joe 1:15; Ezekiel 1:24) and in the idyl of Ruth (Ezekiel 1:20-21); but in prose has the word “God” (El) prefixed to it (Genesis 17:1). the voice of speech] Rather: noise of tumult, as Jeremiah 11:16, where the word appears to occur again. The rendering “speech,” though that of the ancient versions, assumes a different pronunciation. As to noise of a “host” cf. Isaiah 17:12, Joe 2:5. LXX. omits all the comparisons except the first, as in ch. Ezekiel 43:2, unless Jerome is to be followed, who vindicates here for LXX. what is usually ascribed to Theodotion.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 1:24

The voice of the Almighty - Thunder. The voice of speech - Rendered in Jeremiah 11:16 “a great tumult.” Some take it to describe the rushing of a storm.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 1:24

24. The noise of their wings — If it had not been for the noise one could not have known the wings were being used for locomotion.

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