Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each one went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they went. New Living Translation They went in whatever direction the spirit chose, and they moved straight forward in any direction without turning around. English Standard Version And each went straight forward. Wherever the spirit would go, they went, without turning as they went. Berean Standard Bible Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they moved. King James Bible And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. New King James Version And each one went straight forward; they went wherever the spirit wanted to go, and they did not turn when they went. New American Standard Bible And each went straight forward; wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go, without turning as they went. NASB 1995 And each went straight forward; wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go, without turning as they went. NASB 1977 And each went straight forward; wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go, without turning as they went. Legacy Standard Bible And each went straight forward; wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go, without turning as they went. Amplified Bible And each went straight forward; wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go, without turning as they went. Christian Standard Bible Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the Spirit wanted to go, they went without turning as they moved. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the Spirit wanted to go, they went without turning as they moved. American Standard Version And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; they turned not when they went. Contemporary English Version The four living creatures went wherever the Spirit led them, and they moved together without turning their bodies, because each creature faced straight ahead. English Revised Version And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; they turned not when they went. GOD'S WORD® Translation Each of the creatures went straight ahead. They went wherever their spirit wanted to go, and they didn't turn as they moved. Good News Translation Each creature faced all four directions, and so the group could go wherever they wished, without having to turn. International Standard Version Each moved in straight directions. Wherever they decided to go, they went without turning themselves. Majority Standard Bible Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they moved. NET Bible Each moved straight ahead--wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they went. New Heart English Bible Each one went straight forward: where the spirit would go, they went; they didn't turn when they went. Webster's Bible Translation And they went every one straight forward: whither the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. World English Bible Each one went straight forward. Where the spirit was to go, they went. They didn’t turn when they went. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they each go straight forward, to where the Spirit is to go, they go, they do not turn around in their going. Young's Literal Translation And each straight forward they go, whither the spirit is to go, they go, they turn not round in their going. Smith's Literal Translation And they will go each over against his face; to where the spirit will be there to go, they will go; they will not turn in their going. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd every one of them went straight forward: whither the impulse of the spirit was to go, thither they went: and they turned not when they went. Catholic Public Domain Version And each one of them advanced before his face. Wherever the impetus of the spirit was to go, there they went. And they did not turn as they advanced. New American Bible Each went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they went; they did not change direction when they moved. New Revised Standard Version Each moved straight ahead; wherever the spirit would go, they went, without turning as they went. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they went every one straight forward; wherever the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they were going on forward to the place that The Spirit was going, and they were not turning around OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they went every one straight forward; whither the spirit was to go, they went; they turned not when they went. Brenton Septuagint Translation And each one went straight forward: wherever the spirit was going they went, and turned not back. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Four Living Creatures…11Such were their faces. Their wings were spread upward; each had two wings touching the wings of the creature on either side, and two wings covering its body. 12Each creature went straight ahead. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they moved. 13In 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.… Cross References Revelation 4:6-8 And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” Revelation 1:14-16 The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. / He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. Isaiah 6:2-3 Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Daniel 7:9-10 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. Revelation 19:11-14 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... Revelation 5:6-8 Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. / And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. / When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Revelation 14:4 These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. Revelation 15:7 Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. Revelation 6:1-8 Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” / So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. / And when the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” ... Revelation 7:11 And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, Revelation 8:2-5 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and they were given seven trumpets. / Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. ... Revelation 10:1-3 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. / He held in his hand a small scroll, which lay open. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land. / Then he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices. Revelation 11:15-19 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” / And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, / saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. ... Revelation 12:7-9 Then a war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. / But the dragon was not strong enough, and no longer was any place found in heaven for him and his angels. / And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Revelation 13:1-4 Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. / One of the heads of the beast appeared to have been mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast. ... Treasury of Scripture And they went every one straight forward: where the spirit was to go, they went; and they turned not when they went. they went every Ezekiel 1:9,17 Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward… Ezekiel 10:22 And the likeness of their faces was the same faces which I saw by the river of Chebar, their appearances and themselves: they went every one straight forward. whither Ezekiel 1:20,21 Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels… Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Jump to Previous Ahead Forward Round Spirit Straight Turn Turned Turning Wherever WhitherJump to Next Ahead Forward Round Spirit Straight Turn Turned Turning Wherever WhitherEzekiel 1 1. The time of Ezekiel's prophecy at Chebar.4. His vision of four cherubim; 15. of the four wheels; 26. and of the glory of God. Each creature went straight ahead The phrase "Each creature went straight ahead" emphasizes the unwavering determination and purpose of the living creatures described in Ezekiel's vision. The Hebrew word for "straight" is "yashar," which conveys a sense of uprightness and directness. This suggests that the creatures, often interpreted as cherubim, are guided by divine will, moving with a singular focus that reflects God's perfect order and purpose. In a historical context, this imagery would resonate with the Israelites, who were called to follow God's path without deviation, much like the creatures in the vision. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go without turning as they moved Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eachוְאִ֛ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person [creature] went יֵלֵ֑כוּ (yê·lê·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk straight ahead. אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Wherever אֶ֣ל (’el) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the spirit הָר֤וּחַ (hā·rū·aḥ) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit would go, לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk they would go, יֵלֵ֔כוּ (yê·lê·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk without לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no turning יִסַּ֖בּוּ (yis·sab·bū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround as they moved. בְּלֶכְתָּֽן׃ (bə·leḵ·tān) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Links Ezekiel 1:12 NIVEzekiel 1:12 NLT Ezekiel 1:12 ESV Ezekiel 1:12 NASB Ezekiel 1:12 KJV Ezekiel 1:12 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 1:12 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 1:12 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 1:12 French Bible Ezekiel 1:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 1:12 Each one went straight forward: where (Ezek. 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