Ezekiel 10:7
New International Version
Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand to the fire that was among them. He took up some of it and put it into the hands of the man in linen, who took it and went out.

New Living Translation
Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some live coals from the fire burning among them. He put the coals into the hands of the man in linen clothing, and the man took them and went out.

English Standard Version
And a cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took some of it and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Berean Standard Bible
Then 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.

King James Bible
And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubims unto the fire that was between the cherubims, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out.

New King James Version
And the cherub stretched out his hand from among the cherubim to the fire that was among the cherubim, and took some of it and put it into the hands of the man clothed with linen, who took it and went out.

New American Standard Bible
Then the cherub reached out with his hand from between the cherubim to the fire which was between the cherubim, took some coals and put them into the hands of the one clothed in linen; and he took them and went out.

NASB 1995
Then the cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire which was between the cherubim, took some and put it into the hands of the one clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

NASB 1977
Then the cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire which was between the cherubim, took some and put it into the hands of the one clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the cherub sent forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire which was between the cherubim, took some up, and put it into the hands of the one clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Amplified Bible
Then a cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between [the four of] them, and took some [of it] and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and departed.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the cherub reached out his hand to the fire that was among them. He took some and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the cherub reached out his hand to the fire that was among them. He took some, and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

American Standard Version
And the cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim unto the fire that was between the cherubim, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Contemporary English Version
One of the four creatures reached its hand into the fire among them and gave him some of the hot coals. The man took the coals and left.

English Revised Version
And the cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim unto the fire that was between the cherubim, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of the angels reached into the fire that was between the angels and took out some coals. This angel put them in the hands of the person dressed in linen. The person took them and left.

Good News Translation
One of the creatures reached his hand into the fire that was there among them, picked up some coals, and put them in the hands of the man in linen. The man took the coals and left.

International Standard Version
Then a cherub stretched out his hand to the fire, which was among the cherubim, took some of the fire, and placed it in the hands of the one clothed in white linen, who took it and left.

Majority Standard Bible
Then 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.

NET Bible
Then one of the cherubim stretched out his hand toward the fire which was among the cherubim. He took some and put it into the hands of the man dressed in linen, who took it and left.

New Heart English Bible
The cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took of it, and put it into the hands of him who was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Webster's Bible Translation
And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim, to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took of it, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out.

World English Bible
The cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took some of it, and put it into the hands of him who was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
that the [one] cherub puts forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that [is] between the cherubim, and lifts up, and gives [it] into the hands of him who is clothed with linen, and he receives, and comes forth.

Young's Literal Translation
that the one cherub putteth forth his hand from between the cherubs unto the fire that is between the cherubs, and lifteth up, and giveth into the hands of him who is clothed with linen, and he receiveth, and cometh forth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the cherub will stretch forth his hand from between the cherubs to the fire which is between the cherubs, and he will lift up and will give into the fists of him clothed with linen: and he will take and he went forth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And one cherub stretched out his arm from the midst of the cherubims to the fire that was between the cherubims: and he took, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it and went forth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And one cherub extended his hand, from the midst of the cherubim, to the fire that was between the cherubim. And he took and gave it into the hands of the one who was clothed with linen, and he accepted it and went forth.

New American Bible
Thereupon a cherub stretched out a hand from among the cherubim toward the fire in the midst of the cherubim, took some, and put it in the hands of the one dressed in linen. He took it and came out.

New Revised Standard Version
And a cherub stretched out his hand from among the cherubim to the fire that was among the cherubim, took some of it and put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who took it and went out.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of the man who was clothed with linen, who took it and went out.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a Cherub reached his hand from between the Cherubim for the fire that was between the Cherubim, and he took and he put it into the palms of the man who was wearing the fine linen, and he took it and he went out
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim unto the fire that was between the cherubim, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he stretched forth his hand into the midst of the fire that was between the cherubs, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of the man clothed with the sacred robe: and he took it, and went out.

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Context
God's Glory Exits the Temple
6When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel. 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.)…

Cross References
Isaiah 6:6-7
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”

Revelation 8:5
Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.

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 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 5:8
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 6:9
And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.

Revelation 14:18
Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.”

Revelation 16:7
And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”

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!”

Revelation 20:9
And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them.

Exodus 3:2
There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed.

Exodus 24:17
And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites.

Leviticus 16:12
Then he must take a censer full of burning coals from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of finely ground fragrant incense, and take them inside the veil.

Numbers 16:46
Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.”

1 Kings 18:38
Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench.


Treasury of Scripture

And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out.

stretched forth [heb] sent forth

Ezekiel 10:6
And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubims; then he went in, and stood beside the wheels.

Ezekiel 1:13
As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.

and went

Ezekiel 41:23-26
And the temple and the sanctuary had two doors…

Matthew 13:41,42,49,50
The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; …

Matthew 24:34,35
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled…

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Ezekiel 10
1. The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city
8. The vision of the cherubim














Then one of the cherubim
The term "cherubim" refers to a class of angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God. In Hebrew, "cherubim" (כְּרוּבִים) is the plural of "cherub" (כְּרוּב). These beings are depicted as guardians of the divine realm, often seen in the context of the throne of God. In Ezekiel's vision, the cherubim are integral to the divine chariot, symbolizing God's mobility and sovereignty. Their presence underscores the holiness and majesty of God, serving as a reminder of His omnipotence and the reverence due to Him.

reached out his hand
The act of reaching out signifies intentionality and purpose. In the Hebrew context, the hand (יָד, "yad") often symbolizes power, action, and possession. The cherub's action here is deliberate, indicating a divine directive being carried out. This gesture reflects the active role of heavenly beings in executing God's will, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the divine and earthly realms.

and took some of the fire
Fire in biblical literature often represents God's presence, judgment, and purification. The Hebrew word for fire is "אֵשׁ" (esh). In this context, the fire among the cherubim signifies the holy and purifying presence of God. The act of taking fire suggests a transfer of divine judgment or cleansing power, a theme consistent with the broader narrative of Ezekiel, where God's judgment is both a consequence of sin and a precursor to restoration.

that was among them
The phrase "among them" indicates the fire's origin from within the divine assembly, emphasizing its sacred nature. This fire is not ordinary but is part of the heavenly realm, reinforcing the idea that what is about to occur is divinely ordained. The presence of fire among the cherubim highlights the holiness and purity of God's throne room, a place where sin cannot stand.

He put it into the hands of the man in linen
The "man in linen" is often interpreted as a divine messenger or angelic figure, possibly representing purity and righteousness. Linen garments in the Bible are associated with holiness and priestly service (Exodus 28:39-42). The transfer of fire to this figure suggests a mission of divine significance, possibly related to judgment or purification. This act symbolizes the transmission of God's will from the heavenly to the earthly realm.

who took it and went out
The phrase "went out" signifies the execution of a divine mission. The man in linen, having received the fire, is now tasked with carrying out God's directive. This movement from the divine presence to the earthly realm illustrates the unfolding of God's plan, a reminder of His active involvement in human history. The obedience of the man in linen serves as an example of faithful service, highlighting the importance of carrying out God's will with diligence and reverence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then one of the cherubim
הַכְּר֨וּב (hak·kə·rūḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

reached out
וַיִּשְׁלַח֩ (way·yiš·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

his hand
יָד֜וֹ (yā·ḏōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

and took [some of]
וַיִּשָּׂא֙ (way·yiś·śā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

the fire
הָאֵשׁ֙ (hā·’êš)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

that
אֲשֶׁר֙ (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

was among them,
מִבֵּינ֣וֹת (mib·bê·nō·wṯ)
Preposition-m
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

and he put
וַיִּתֵּ֔ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

it into
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the hands
חָפְנֵ֖י (ḥā·p̄ə·nê)
Noun - mdc
Strong's 2651: The hollow of the hand

of the man clothed
לְבֻ֣שׁ (lə·ḇuš)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe

in linen,
הַבַּדִּ֑ים (hab·bad·dîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 906: Flaxen thread, yarn, a linen garment

who received it
וַיִּקַּ֖ח (way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

and left.
וַיֵּצֵֽא׃ (way·yê·ṣê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim


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