Ezekiel 10:14
New International Version
Each of the cherubim had four faces: One face was that of a cherub, the second the face of a human being, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

New Living Translation
Each of the four cherubim had four faces: the first was the face of an ox, the second was a human face, the third was the face of a lion, and the fourth was the face of an eagle.

English Standard Version
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of the cherub, and the second face was a human face, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Berean Standard Bible
Each 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.

King James Bible
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

New King James Version
Each one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, the second face the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

New American Standard Bible
And each one had four faces. The first face was the face of a cherub, the second face was the face of a human, the third, the face of a lion, and the fourth, the face of an eagle.

NASB 1995
And each one had four faces. The first face was the face of a cherub, the second face was the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

NASB 1977
And each one had four faces. The first face was the face of a cherub, the second face was the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Legacy Standard Bible
And each one had four faces. The first face was the face of a cherub, the second face was the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Amplified Bible
And each one had four faces: the first face was the face of the cherub, the second the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Christian Standard Bible
Each one had four faces: one was the face of a cherub, the second the face of a human, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Each one 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.

American Standard Version
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of the cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third face the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Contemporary English Version
Each of the winged creatures had four faces: the face of a bull, the face of a human, the face of a lion, and the face of an eagle.

English Revised Version
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of the cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each of the angels had four faces. The first was the face of an angel, the second was the face of a human, the third was the face of a lion, and the fourth was the face of an eagle.

Good News Translation
Each creature had four faces. The first was the face of a bull, the second a human face, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

International Standard Version
Each had four faces. The first one was the face of a cherub, the second the face of a man, the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Majority Standard Bible
Each 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.

NET Bible
Each of the cherubim had four faces: The first was the face of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle.

New Heart English Bible
Every one had four faces: the first face was the face of the cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third face the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Webster's Bible Translation
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

World English Bible
Every one them had four faces. The first face was the face of the cherub. The second face was the face of a man. The third face was the face of a lion. The fourth was the face of an eagle.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And four faces [are] to each; the face of the first [is] the face of the cherub, and the face of the second [is] the face of man, and of the third the face of a lion, and of the fourth the face of an eagle.

Young's Literal Translation
And four faces are to each; the face of the one is the face of the cherub, and the face of the second the face of man, and of the third the face of a lion, and of the fourth the face of an eagle.

Smith's Literal Translation
And four faces to the one: the one face the face of the cherub, and the second face the face of a man, and the third, the face of a lion, and the fourth, the face of an eagle.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And every one had four faces: one face was the face of a cherub, and the second face, the face of a man: and in the third was the face of a lion: and in the fourth the face of an eagle.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now each one had four faces. One face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and in the third was the face of a lion, and in the fourth was the face of an eagle.

New American Bible
Each living creature had four faces: the first a cherub, the second a human being, the third a lion, the fourth an eagle.

New Revised Standard Version
Each one had four faces: the first face was that of the cherub, the second face was that of a human being, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And every one of them had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And each one of them had four faces: one, the face of a Cherub, and the other, the face of a son of a man, and the other, the face of a lion, and the other the face of an eagle
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of the cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

Additional Translations ...
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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.…

Cross References
Revelation 4:7
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.

Ezekiel 1:10
The form of their faces was that of a man, and each of the four had the face of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the left side, and also the face of an eagle.

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.”

Revelation 5:6
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.

Daniel 7:3-4
Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others: / The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man and given the mind of a man.

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!” ...

Ezekiel 1:5-6
and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings.

Revelation 19:4
And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”

Isaiah 6:1
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.

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,

Ezekiel 1:15-21
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. ...

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.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.

Revelation 8:13
And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!”

Ezekiel 1:26-28
Above 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. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.


Treasury of Scripture

And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

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Ezekiel 10:21
Every one had four faces apiece, and every one four wings; and the likeness of the hands of a man was under their wings.

Ezekiel 1:6-10
And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings…

1 Kings 7:29,36
And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work…

the face of a cherub.

Ezekiel 1:10
As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle.

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Ezekiel 10
1. The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city
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Each creature had four faces
This phrase introduces the unique and awe-inspiring nature of the cherubim, heavenly beings that serve as attendants to the divine presence. The number four often symbolizes completeness and universality in biblical literature, suggesting that these creatures embody a comprehensive representation of creation. The Hebrew word for "creature" here is "חַיָּה" (chayah), which can also mean "living being," emphasizing the vitality and dynamic nature of these celestial entities.

The face of a cherub
The "cherub" is a significant figure in biblical theology, often associated with guarding sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24) and the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:18-22). The Hebrew word "כְּרוּב" (kerub) suggests a being of great power and mystery, often depicted with wings and a human-like form. In Ezekiel's vision, the cherub's face represents divine protection and the holiness of God's presence.

The face of a man
The "face of a man" symbolizes intelligence, reason, and the unique role of humanity in creation. Man is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and this face reflects the relational aspect of God's nature, highlighting the importance of wisdom and understanding in the divine order. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility humans have to reflect God's character in the world.

The face of a lion
The "face of a lion" represents strength, majesty, and kingship. In the ancient Near East, lions were symbols of power and authority, often associated with royalty. The lion's face in this vision underscores the sovereignty and might of God, who reigns supreme over all creation. It also points to the courage and boldness required to uphold divine justice and righteousness.

The face of an eagle
The "face of an eagle" signifies swiftness, vision, and transcendence. Eagles are known for their keen sight and ability to soar to great heights, symbolizing the far-reaching and all-seeing nature of God. This face highlights the divine ability to oversee and govern the universe with perfect clarity and insight. It also reflects the call for believers to rise above earthly concerns and seek a higher perspective in their spiritual journey.

Verse 14. - The first face was the face of a cherub, etc.; better, with the Revised Version, of the cherub. This takes the place of "the face of an ox" in Ezekiel 1:10, and it is first in order instead of being, as there, the third. It is as though, in this second vision, he recognizes that this was emphatically the cherubic form. Possibly the article indicates that this was the form that had given the "coals of fire" in ver. 7. Each form, we must remember, had the four faces, but the prophet names the face which each presented to him as he gazed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Each [of the cherubim]
לְאֶחָ֑ד (lə·’e·ḥāḏ)
Preposition-l | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

had four
וְאַרְבָּעָ֥ה (wə·’ar·bā·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

faces:
פָנִ֖ים (p̄ā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The face

the first
הָאֶחָ֜ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

face
פְּנֵ֨י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

was that
פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of a cherub,
הַכְּר֗וּב (hak·kə·rūḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

the second
הַשֵּׁנִי֙ (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

that
וּפְנֵ֤י (ū·p̄ə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of a man,
אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

the third
וְהַשְּׁלִישִׁי֙ (wə·haš·šə·lî·šî)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

that
פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of a lion,
אַרְיֵ֔ה (’ar·yêh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 738: A lion

and the fourth
וְהָרְבִיעִ֖י (wə·hā·rə·ḇî·‘î)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth

that
פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of an eagle.
נָֽשֶׁר׃ (nā·šer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5404: The eagle


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