Ezekiel 10:15
Ezekiel 10:15 in Multiple Translations
Then the cherubim rose upward. These were the living creatures I had seen by the River Kebar.
And the cherubims were lifted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar.
And the cherubim mounted up: this is the living creature that I saw by the river Chebar.
And the winged ones went up on high: this is the living being which I saw by the river Chebar.
Then the cherubim rose up in the air. They were the beings I'd seen beside the River Kebar.
And the Cherubims were lifted vp: this is the beast that I sawe at the riuer Chebar.
And the cherubs are lifted up, it [is] the living creature that I saw by the river Chebar.
The cherubim mounted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river Chebar.
And the cherubim were lifted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Kebar.
And the cherubims were lifted up: this is the living creature that I had seen by the river Chobar.
Then the winged creatures rose up. They were the same living creatures that I had seen alongside the Kebar River/Canal.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 10:15
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Ezekiel 10:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּרֹ֖מּוּ
הַ/כְּרוּבִ֑ים
הִ֣יא
הַ/חַיָּ֔ה
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
רָאִ֖יתִי
בִּֽ/נְהַר
כְּבָֽר
וַ/יֵּרֹ֖מּוּ
râmam
H7426
be exalted
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/כְּרוּבִ֑ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-mp
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
הַ/חַיָּ֔ה
chay
H2416
alive
Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
רָאִ֖יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
בִּֽ/נְהַר
nâhâr
H5104
river
Prep | N-ms
כְּבָֽר
Kᵉbâr
H3529
Chebar
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:15
וַ/יֵּרֹ֖מּוּ
râmam
H7426
"be exalted"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
Ramam is a verb that means to rise or be exalted, either literally or figuratively, as seen in various KJV translations. It can also mean to lift oneself up or mount up.
Definition: 1) to be exalted, be lifted up 1a) (Qal) to be exalted 1b) (Niphal) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: exalt, get (oneself) up, lift up (self), mount up. See also: Numbers 17:10; Ezekiel 10:15; Psalms 118:16.
הַ/כְּרוּבִ֑ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
הַ/חַיָּ֔ה
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | N-fs
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.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
רָאִ֖יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בִּֽ/נְהַר
nâhâr
H5104
"river"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a river symbolizes prosperity, like the Nile or Euphrates, and is often used figuratively. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing the life-giving waters of the Promised Land. This word is also used to describe underground streams.
Definition: 1) stream, river 1a) stream, river 1b) (underground) streams Aramaic equivalent: ne.har (נְהַר "river" H5103H)
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: flood, river. See also: Genesis 2:10; Psalms 93:3; Psalms 24:2.
כְּבָֽר
Kᵉbâr
H3529
"Chebar"
N-proper
The Chebar river, also known as Kebar, is a river in Mesopotamia where many Israelites settled during their exile, as mentioned in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: § Chebar = "far-off" a Babylonian river near which many Israelite exiles settled; maybe the 'Habor' or the 'Royal Canal' of Nebuchadnezzar
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Chebar. Compare H2249 (חָבוֹר). See also: Ezekiel 1:1; Ezekiel 10:15; Ezekiel 43:3.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:15
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- Context
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- Ezekiel 10:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15
- Sermons on Ezekiel 10:15
Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
13I heard the wheels being called “the whirling wheels.”
14Each of the cherubim had four faces: the first face was that of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle.
15Then the cherubim rose upward. These were the living creatures I had seen by the River Kebar.
16When 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. 17When the cherubim stood still, the wheels also stood still, and when they ascended, the wheels ascended with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 1:5 | and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, |
| 2 | Hosea 9:12 | Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! |
| 3 | Ezekiel 11:22 | Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 43:3 | 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, |
| 5 | Ezekiel 8:6 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.” |
| 6 | Ezekiel 1:3 | the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 10:18–20 | 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. These were the living creatures I had seen beneath the God of Israel by the River Kebar, and I knew that they were cherubim. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 1:13–14 | In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. The creatures were darting back and forth as quickly as flashes of lightning. |
Ezekiel 10:15 Summary
[Ezekiel 10:15 tells us that the cherubim, which are heavenly creatures, rose upward, reminding us of God's power and presence, as seen in Exodus 25:18-22 and Isaiah 6:1-3. This verse helps us understand that God is always with us, guiding and protecting us, just like the cherubim guided and protected the ark of the covenant in the Old Testament (Hebrews 9:1-5). The movement of the cherubim also symbolizes the ascent of our prayers to God, as described in Psalm 141:2. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves, 'How can I seek God's presence and guidance in my life, just like Ezekiel did by the River Kebar?']
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cherubim in Ezekiel 10:15?
The cherubim in Ezekiel 10:15 are heavenly creatures that appear in the Bible, first mentioned in Genesis 3:24, and are often associated with the presence of God, as seen in Exodus 25:18-22 and Isaiah 6:1-3.
What is the significance of the River Kebar in this verse?
The River Kebar, mentioned in Ezekiel 10:15, is the location where Ezekiel had his initial vision of God's glory in Ezekiel 1:1-3, and it serves as a reminder of the prophet's calling and the source of his revelations.
How do the cherubim relate to the living creatures in Ezekiel's vision?
The cherubim in Ezekiel 10:15 are identified as the living creatures that Ezekiel saw by the River Kebar, emphasizing their role in his prophetic vision and their connection to the divine throne, as described in Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Revelation 4:6-8.
What can we learn from the movement of the cherubim in this verse?
The movement of the cherubim in Ezekiel 10:15, rising upward, may symbolize the ascent of our prayers to God, as described in Psalm 141:2, and the importance of seeking God's presence and guidance in our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the cherubim rising upward evoke in my heart, and how can I apply this to my personal worship?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, recognize and respond to the presence of God in my life, as described in Ezekiel 1:1-3 and Isaiah 6:1-5?
- What role do the living creatures, including the cherubim, play in revealing God's character and nature, as seen in Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Revelation 4:6-8?
- In what ways can I, like the cherubim, be a reflection of God's glory and presence in the world, as described in Matthew 5:14-16 and 1 Corinthians 10:31?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:15
And the cherubim were lifted up,.... From the earth; [See comments on Ezekiel 1:19]; this [is] the living creature that I saw by the river Chebar: a river in Chaldea, where the prophet was when he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:15
And the cherubims were lifted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar. This is the living creature that I saw by the river ... Chebar.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15
Were lifted up; or lifted up themselves, ready to attend on the Lord of glory, who was now departing from his polluted and impenitent people. The living creature: see ,19-22.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15
Ezekiel 10:15 And the cherubims were lifted up. This [is] the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar.Ver. 15. Were lifted up.] Or, They lift up themsdves - scil., to follow and attend their departing Lord. That I saw by the river of Chebar.] And now saw again, for further confirmation.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:15
15. were lifted up] The prophet identifies the manifestation with that seen at the Chebar when he perceives its movement. The verse is resumed in Ezekiel 10:19.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15
15. Were lifted up — The prophet recognizes the same peculiarity of movement as had impressed him in the wheels when the vision first appeared (Ezekiel 1:20).
Sermons on Ezekiel 10:15
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Nebuchadnezzar's Dream by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the prophetic unfolding in the Book of Daniel, focusing on the great pivotal chapter introducing the times of the Gentiles. The chapter reveals t |
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The Object of Prophecy by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes that the common interpretation of prophecy, which equates the church with Israel, is fundamentally flawed. He argues that God's ultimate purpose is cen |
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The Persistent Purpose of God - Part 8 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the problem of interpretation in the prophecies of Israel, specifically focusing on the later visions in the book of Ezekiel. The speaker emph |
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"behold... a Man": Everything Is Measured, According to This Man by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the prophetic visions in Ezekiel, particularly the transition marked by a new date that signifies a new phase in God's purpose. He i |
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The Crime of Unbelief by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a vision that the prophet Ezekiel had, where he witnessed a horrible crime being committed behind closed doors in God's house. The preacher e |
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Holy Moments by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scripture lesson from the seventh chapter of the Gospel of John. Jesus speaks on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, inviting thos |