Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the glory of the LORD departed from over the threshold of the temple and stopped above the cherubim. New Living Translation Then the glory of the LORD moved out from the entrance of the Temple and hovered above the cherubim. English Standard Version Then the glory of the LORD went out from the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. Berean Standard Bible Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. King James Bible Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims. New King James Version Then the glory of the LORD departed from the threshold of the temple and stood over the cherubim. New American Standard Bible Then the glory of the LORD departed from the threshold of the temple and stood over the cherubim. NASB 1995 Then the glory of the LORD departed from the threshold of the temple and stood over the cherubim. NASB 1977 Then the glory of the LORD departed from the threshold of the temple and stood over the cherubim. Legacy Standard Bible Then the glory of Yahweh departed from the threshold of the house and stood over the cherubim. Amplified Bible Then the [Shekinah] glory of the LORD departed from the threshold of the temple and rested over the cherubim. Christian Standard Bible Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stopped above the cherubim. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. American Standard Version And the glory of Jehovah went forth from over the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. Contemporary English Version Then I watched the brightness of the LORD's glory move from the entrance of the temple and stop above the winged creatures. English Revised Version And the glory of the LORD went forth from over the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the glory of the LORD left the temple's entrance and stood over the angels. Good News Translation Then the dazzling light of the LORD's presence left the entrance of the Temple and moved to a place above the creatures. International Standard Version Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the Temple and stood over the cherubim. Majority Standard Bible Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. NET Bible Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stopped above the cherubim. New Heart English Bible The glory of the LORD went forth from over the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. Webster's Bible Translation Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshhold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. World English Bible Yahweh’s glory went out from over the threshold of the house and stood over the cherubim. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the glory of YHWH goes forth from off the threshold of the house, and stands over the cherubim, Young's Literal Translation And go forth doth the honour of Jehovah from off the threshold of the house, and standeth over the cherubs, Smith's Literal Translation And the glory of Jehovah went forth from off the threshold of the house, and it will stand over the cherubs. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the glory of the Lord went forth from the threshold of the temple: and stood over the cherubims. Catholic Public Domain Version And the glory of the Lord went forth from the threshold of the temple, and stood above the cherubim. New American Bible Then the glory of the LORD left the threshold of the temple and took its place upon the cherubim. New Revised Standard Version Then the glory of the LORD went out from the threshold of the house and stopped above the cherubim. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the glory of the LORD departed from the corner of the temple, and stood over the cherubim. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the glory of LORD JEHOVAH went out from the corners of the house and stood above the Cherubim OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the glory of the LORD went forth from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then the glory of the Lord departed from the house, and went up on the cherubs. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Glory Exits the Temple…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.… Cross References Ezekiel 11:23 And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city. Ezekiel 43:2-5 and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. / 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, / and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. ... 1 Samuel 4:21-22 And she named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured and her father-in-law and her husband had been killed. / “The glory has departed from Israel,” she said, “for the ark of God has been captured.” 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. 2 Kings 23:27 For the LORD had said, “I will remove Judah from My sight, just as I removed Israel. I will reject this city Jerusalem, which I chose, and the temple of which I said, ‘My Name shall be there.’” Lamentations 2:1 How the Lord has covered the Daughter of Zion with the cloud of His anger! He has cast the glory of Israel from heaven to earth. He has abandoned His footstool in the day of His anger. 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. Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear. 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! Revelation 21:22-23 But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. / And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. Revelation 15:8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. Matthew 23:37-38 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. Luke 13:34-35 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. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” John 12:36 While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of light.” After Jesus had spoken these things, He went away and was hidden from them. Acts 7:48-50 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’ Treasury of Scripture Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubim. the glory Ezekiel 10:4 Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD'S glory. Ezekiel 7:20-22 As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty: but they made the images of their abominations and of their detestable things therein: therefore have I set it far from them… Psalm 78:60,61 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among men; … and stood Ezekiel 10:3,4 Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court… Genesis 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. 2 Kings 2:11 And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Jump to Previous Cherubim Cherubims Cherubs Departed Doorstep Forth Glory Honour House Ones Rest Standeth Stood Stopped Temple Threshhold Threshold WingedJump to Next Cherubim Cherubims Cherubs Departed Doorstep Forth Glory Honour House Ones Rest Standeth Stood Stopped Temple Threshhold Threshold WingedEzekiel 10 1. The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city8. The vision of the cherubim Then the glory of the LORD The "glory of the LORD" refers to the visible manifestation of God's presence, often associated with light and majesty. In the Old Testament, this glory is frequently linked to the Shekinah, the divine presence that dwelt in the Tabernacle and later the Temple. This glory signifies God's holiness and power, and its movement indicates a significant shift in divine activity or presence. The glory of the LORD is a central theme in Ezekiel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the seriousness of Israel's sin. moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim Persons / Places / Events 1. The Glory of the LORDRepresents God's divine presence and majesty, often depicted as a radiant light or cloud. In this context, it signifies God's presence departing from the temple. 2. The Temple The central place of worship for the Israelites in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's dwelling among His people. The departure of God's glory indicates a significant spiritual and national crisis. 3. The Cherubim Angelic beings associated with the presence and throne of God. In Ezekiel's vision, they are depicted as carrying the glory of God, emphasizing their role as divine attendants. 4. Ezekiel A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites. His visions often contain symbolic imagery conveying God's judgment and future restoration. 5. The Threshold The entrance of the temple, symbolizing the boundary between the sacred and the profane. The movement of God's glory from this point signifies a withdrawal of His presence from the people. Teaching Points The Significance of God's PresenceGod's presence is central to the life and worship of His people. The departure of His glory from the temple serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience. The Role of the Temple The temple was not just a physical structure but a symbol of God's covenant relationship with Israel. Its desecration and the departure of God's glory reflect a broken relationship that needs restoration. The Importance of Holiness The movement of God's glory away from the temple underscores the necessity of holiness and reverence in worship. It challenges believers to examine their own lives and the purity of their worship. Hope for Restoration While Ezekiel's vision depicts judgment, it also points to the hope of restoration. God's ultimate plan includes the return of His presence, fulfilled in Christ and the promise of the New Jerusalem. The Role of Prophetic Vision Ezekiel's vision serves as both a warning and a promise. It encourages believers to heed God's warnings and trust in His promises for future restoration.Verse 18. - Then the glory of the Lord, etc. The chariot throne was, as it were, ready for its kingly Rider. The "glory"-cloud, or Shechinah. takes its place over them, and the departure begins. From that hour the temple was, in Ezekiel's thoughts, to be, till the time of restoration contemplated in ch. 40-48, what Shiloh had been, a God-deserted place. We arc reminded of the voice which Josephus tells us was heard before the final destruction of the second temple, exclaiming, "Let us depart hence," as the priests were making ready for the Pentecostal feast ('Bell. Jud.,' 6:05. 3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the gloryכְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel moved away וַיֵּצֵא֙ (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from over מֵעַ֖ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the threshold מִפְתַּ֣ן (mip̄·tan) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4670: A stretcher, a sill of the temple הַבָּ֑יִת (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and stood וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֖ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the cherubim. הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃ (hak·kə·rū·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings Links Ezekiel 10:18 NIVEzekiel 10:18 NLT Ezekiel 10:18 ESV Ezekiel 10:18 NASB Ezekiel 10:18 KJV Ezekiel 10:18 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 10:18 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 10:18 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 10:18 French Bible Ezekiel 10:18 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 10:18 The glory of Yahweh went forth (Ezek. 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