Ezekiel 10:18
Ezekiel 10:18 in Multiple Translations
Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim.
Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.
And the glory of Jehovah went forth from over the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim.
Then the glory of the Lord went out from the doorstep of the house, and came to rest over the winged ones.
Then the glory of the Lord left the entrance to the Temple and stopped above the cherubim.
Then the glorie of the Lord departed from aboue the doore of the house, and stoode vpon the Cherubims.
And go forth doth the honour of Jehovah from off the threshold of the house, and standeth over the cherubs,
The LORD’s glory went out from over the threshold of the house and stood over the cherubim.
Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshhold of the house, and stood over the cherubim.
And the glory of the Lord went forth from the threshold of the temple: and stood over the cherubims.
Then the ◄glory/dazzling light► left the entrance of the temple and stopped above the winged creatures.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 10:18
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Ezekiel 10:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּצֵא֙
כְּב֣וֹד
יְהוָ֔ה
מֵ/עַ֖ל
מִפְתַּ֣ן
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹ֖ד
עַל
הַ/כְּרוּבִֽים
וַ/יֵּצֵא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מֵ/עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
מִפְתַּ֣ן
miphtân
H4670
threshold
N-ms
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹ֖ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/כְּרוּבִֽים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:18
וַ/יֵּצֵא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
כְּב֣וֹד
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מֵ/עַ֖ל
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.
מִפְתַּ֣ן
miphtân
H4670
"threshold"
N-ms
A miphtan is a threshold or a sill, serving as the base of a door or entrance, as translated in the KJV.
Definition: threshold
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: threshold. See also: 1 Samuel 5:4; Ezekiel 10:18; Zephaniah 1:9.
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וַֽ/יַּעֲמֹ֖ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
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.
הַ/כְּרוּבִֽים
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:18
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- Ezekiel 10:18 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:18
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:18
- Sermons on Ezekiel 10:18
Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
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.
18Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim.
19As 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. 20These were the living creatures I had seen beneath the God of Israel by the River Kebar, and I knew that they were cherubim.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 18:10 | He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. |
| 2 | Matthew 23:37–39 | O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Look, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ” |
| 3 | Psalms 78:60–61 | He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent He had pitched among men. He delivered His strength to captivity, and His splendor to the hand of the adversary. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 2:11 | As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 7:20–22 | His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it. |
| 6 | 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! |
| 7 | Genesis 3:24 | So He drove out the man and stationed cherubim on the east side of the Garden of Eden, along with a whirling sword of flame to guard the way to the tree of life. |
| 8 | Psalms 68:17–18 | The chariots of God are tens of thousands— thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai. You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 7:12–14 | But go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for My Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of My people Israel. And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer, therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 6:8 | Be forewarned, O Jerusalem, or I will turn away from you; I will make you a desolation, a land without inhabitant.” |
Ezekiel 10:18 Summary
Ezekiel 10:18 tells us that the glory of the LORD, which represents God's presence and power, moved away from the temple and stood above the cherubim. This movement signifies a change in God's focus or attention, possibly due to the actions of His people, as seen in other parts of the Bible like 1 Samuel 4:21. It reminds us that God's presence is not static and can move in response to our obedience or disobedience (Psalm 51:11). By understanding this, we can reflect on our own relationship with God and strive to maintain a pure heart and faithful spirit, just as God desires (Matthew 5:8).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the glory of the LORD moving away from the threshold of the temple?
The movement of God's glory signifies a shift in His presence and attention, often in response to the actions of His people, as seen in Ezekiel 10:18 and also in 1 Samuel 4:21 where the glory of the LORD departed from Israel.
What is the relationship between the glory of the LORD and the cherubim?
The cherubim are closely associated with the glory of the LORD, as they are seen as guardians of God's presence and are often depicted as being near or beneath His throne, as in Ezekiel 10:18 and also in Exodus 25:22.
Is the movement of the glory of the LORD a symbol of judgment or mercy?
In the context of Ezekiel 10:18, the movement of the glory of the LORD away from the temple may symbolize judgment, as God's presence is departing from a place that has become corrupt, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 9:3-4 where God's glory moves to the threshold of the temple before the judgment of Jerusalem.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry?
Ezekiel 10:18 is part of a larger narrative where Ezekiel is commissioned by God to speak to the Israelites about their sins and the coming judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 2:3-4, emphasizing the importance of repentance and faithfulness to God's covenant.
Reflection Questions
- What does the movement of God's glory away from the temple suggest about the state of the hearts of God's people?
- How does this verse encourage or challenge your understanding of God's presence in your life?
- In what ways can you apply the lesson of Ezekiel 10:18 to your own walk with God, considering the importance of purity and obedience?
- What role do you think the cherubim play in this scene, and what can we learn from their association with God's glory?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:18
Then the glory of the Lord departed from off the threshold of the house,.... Whither he had removed from the cherub or the cherubim, between the mercy seat, Ezekiel 10:4; taking another step towards
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:18
Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims. Then the glory of the Lord departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:18
The Jews dreamed that God could not depart from his temple; indeed, whilst it was his, and used as his, he did not, nor would he depart, but he will abandon it when profaned, and thereby made not his. The house; the temple; he had withdrawn out of the sanctuary, and stood awhile at the door. Over the cherubims; on the right side of the house, where the cherubims were in the inner court, .
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:18
Ezekiel 10:18 Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.Ver. 18. Then the glory of the Lord departed.] This the stubborn Jews would never be drawn to believe possible, till it befell them; hence they hear of it so often, but to little good purpose as to them.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:18
18. The glory of the Lord returns from the threshold of the house to the cherubim, and these mount up and remove outside the precincts of the temple altogether, and stand within the city at the eastern gateway of the outward court.
Sermons on Ezekiel 10:18
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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 |
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Exposition on Psalm 19 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the glory of God revealed through the heavens and the works of His hands, as well as the proclamation of His Word day and night. He emphasizes the univers |
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Improve God's Name by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine preaches on the significance of God's name in salvation, emphasizing how God's mercy and goodness are displayed for the sake of His name. Believers are encouraged to |
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God's Wind by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about how God's contrary winds and sufferings in life can actually lift us to higher levels and bring us closer to God's heavens, just like birds facing |
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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 2 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being anointed by God to preach the word. He highlights the brokenness and suffering in the world and the need for God's h |
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Chasing the Dragon 1 of 2 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jesus and a rich young man as described in Mark chapter 10. The young man approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to |
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Whatever Happened to Repentance? by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and the forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus. He urges the congregation to come forward and confess t |