Ezekiel 10:9
Ezekiel 10:9 in Multiple Translations
Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.
And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was as the colour of a beryl stone.
And I looked, and behold, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside one cherub, and another wheel beside another cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like unto a beryl stone.
And looking, I saw four wheels by the side of the winged ones, one wheel by the side of a winged one and another wheel by the side of another: and the wheels were like the colour of a beryl stone to the eye.
I saw four wheels next to the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The wheels shone like topaz.
And when I looked vp, beholde, foure wheeles were beside the Cherubims, one wheele by one Cherub, and another wheele by another Cherub, and the appearance of the wheeles was as the colour of a Chrysolite stone.
and I look, and lo, four wheels near the cherubs, one wheel near the one cherub, and another wheel near the other cherub, and the appearance of the wheels [is] as the colour of a beryl stone.
I looked, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside one cherub, and another wheel beside another cherub. The appearance of the wheels was like a beryl stone.
And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubim, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was as the color of a beryl stone.
And I saw, and behold there were four wheels by the cherubims: one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was to the sight like the chrysolite stone:
Then in the vision I saw four wheels alongside the winged creatures. There was one wheel beside each of the winged creatures. The wheels shone like [SIM] very valuable stones.
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Ezekiel 10:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֶרְאֶ֗ה
וְ/הִנֵּ֨ה
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה
אוֹפַנִּים֮
אֵ֣צֶל
הַ/כְּרוּבִים֒
אוֹפַ֣ן
אֶחָ֗ד
אֵ֚צֶל
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
אֶחָ֔ד
וְ/אוֹפַ֣ן
אֶחָ֔ד
אֵ֖צֶל
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
אֶחָ֑ד
וּ/מַרְאֵה֙
הָ/א֣וֹפַנִּ֔ים
כְּ/עֵ֖ין
אֶ֥בֶן
תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֗ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
וְ/הִנֵּ֨ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
אוֹפַנִּים֮
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
N-mp
אֵ֣צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep
הַ/כְּרוּבִים֒
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-mp
אוֹפַ֣ן
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
N-ms
אֶחָ֗ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
אֵ֚צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-ms
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וְ/אוֹפַ֣ן
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Conj | N-ms
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
אֵ֖צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
beside
Prep
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-ms
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וּ/מַרְאֵה֙
marʼeh
H4758
appearance
Conj | N-ms
הָ/א֣וֹפַנִּ֔ים
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Art | N-mp
כְּ/עֵ֖ין
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cs
אֶ֥בֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ
tarshîysh
H8658
jasper
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 10:9
וָ/אֶרְאֶ֗ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
וְ/הִנֵּ֨ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אוֹפַנִּים֮
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
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.
אֵ֣צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep
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.
הַ/כְּרוּבִים֒
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.
אוֹפַ֣ן
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֗ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
אֵ֚צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep
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.
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וְ/אוֹפַ֣ן
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Conj | N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
אֵ֖צֶל
ʼêtsel
H681
"beside"
Prep
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.
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-ms
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.
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וּ/מַרְאֵה֙
marʼeh
H4758
"appearance"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a sight or appearance, and can describe something beautiful or a supernatural vision. It encompasses various aspects of seeing, including physical and mental perceptions, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 41:1; Isaiah 11:3.
הָ/א֣וֹפַנִּ֔ים
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.
כְּ/עֵ֖ין
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
אֶ֥בֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ
tarshîysh
H8658
"jasper"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a precious gem, possibly a topaz or yellow jasper, translated as beryl in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) a precious stone or semi-precious gem 1a) perhaps a chrysolite, yellow jasper, or other yellow coloured stone
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: beryl. See also: Exodus 28:20; Ezekiel 1:16; Daniel 10:6.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 10:9
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
- Sermons on Ezekiel 10:9
Context — God’s Glory Exits the Temple
7Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out.
8(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)
9Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.
10As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel. 11When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 1:15–17 | When I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. |
| 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 21:20 | the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. |
Ezekiel 10:9 Summary
Ezekiel 10:9 describes a vision of four wheels, one beside each of the four cherubim, and these wheels shine like a precious beryl stone. This vision represents God's power and ability to move and work in any direction, and it reminds us of His beauty and glory. Just as the wheels are closely connected to the cherubim, we are also connected to God and can trust in His power and love to guide us, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. By reflecting on this verse, we can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's majesty and power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the wheels in Ezekiel 10:9 and what is their significance?
The wheels in Ezekiel 10:9 are a part of the divine throne chariot, and they represent God's ability to move and work in any direction, as seen in Ezekiel 1:15-21, which describes a similar vision of wheels and cherubim. This symbolizes God's omnipresence and power.
What does the beryl stone represent in Ezekiel 10:9?
The beryl stone in Ezekiel 10:9 represents something valuable and beautiful, and its use to describe the wheels suggests that God's work and movements are not only powerful but also glorious and beautiful, much like the precious stones used in the breastplate of the high priest in Exodus 28:15-21.
How do the wheels relate to the cherubim in Ezekiel 10:9?
The wheels are positioned beside each cherub, indicating a close relationship between the two, with the wheels possibly serving as a means for the cherubim to move and fulfill their roles as guardians and attendants of God's throne, as seen in Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Exodus 25:18-22.
What can we learn about God's nature from the description of the wheels and cherubim in Ezekiel 10:9?
The description of the wheels and cherubim in Ezekiel 10:9 teaches us about God's majesty, power, and beauty, and reminds us that He is a God who is both transcendent and immanent, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Psalm 99:1-9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the wheels and cherubim evoke in my heart and mind, and how can I apply the lessons of God's power and beauty to my life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's majesty and power, as described in Ezekiel 10:9 and other scripture passages?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's ability to move and work in any direction, and how can I surrender to His will and plans?
- How can I reflect the beauty and glory of God in my own life and witness, and what are some ways I can share the message of God's power and love with others?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 10:9
And when I looked, behold, the four wheels by the cherubim,.... The churches by the ministers: of these "wheels", and why the churches are so called, and of their number "four", and their situation
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 10:9
And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was as the colour of a beryl stone.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
Looked; attentively viewed. The four wheels; mentioned ,16, and there explained. By the cherubims; one wheel by one cherub, so four cherubims and four wheels. The appearance of the wheels; the revolutions and effects among worldly and sublunary affairs; as wheels unstable, yet governed by a sure wisdom. As the colour of a beryl stone; of sea-green, to note the instability in a more pregnant simile.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
Ezekiel 10:9 And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels [was] as the colour of a beryl stone.Ver. 9. And when I looked, behold the four wheels.] This chapter compared with the first, do, like glasses set one against another, cast a mutual light. As the colour of a beryl stone.] Lapidis berylli thalassis. See Ezekiel 1:16. Wheels are voluble, and the sea tumultuous; so are all things and places in this present life: lay hold on life eternal.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
Verse 9. The colour of a beryl stone.] אבן תרשיש eben Tarshish, "the stone of Tarshish." The Vulgate translates it chrysolith; Symmachus, the jacinct; the Septuagint, the carbuncle. In the parallel place, Ezekiel 1:16, it is כעין תרשיש keeyn Tarshish, "like the eye of Tarshish;" i.e., the colour of tarshish, or the stone so called, which the Vulgate translates visio maris, "like the sea," i.e., azure. The beryl is a gem of a green colour, passing from one side into blue, on the other side into yellow. The chrysolith is also green, what is called pistachio green; but the chrysolith of the ancients was our topaz, which is of a fine wine yellow. The beryl, or chrysolith, is most likely what is here meant by tarshish. One name among the ancients served for several kinds of gems that were nearly of the same colour. The moderns go more by chemical characters than by colour.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 10:9
9. the four wheels] Omit: the. The description is somewhat more exact than that given ch. Ezekiel 1:15. A “beryl stone,” i.e. Tarshishstone, ch. Ezekiel 1:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:9
9-11. See notes on chap. 1.
Sermons on Ezekiel 10:9
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The Providence of God-02 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the wonders of God's providence. He emphasizes the desire to bring honor and glory to the Lord. The preacher shares a story about four Christ |
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The Authority Is Invested in the Man on the Throne by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the authority of the Man on the Throne, illustrating how God's movement is symbolized by the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. He explains that these wheels r |
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Rock Seminar by John Musser | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power of music, particularly rock music, as a tool of indoctrination. He argues that Satan has devised a beat that is appealing to young |