Ezekiel 10:9
New International Version
I looked, and I saw beside the cherubim four wheels, one beside each of the cherubim; the wheels sparkled like topaz.

New Living Translation
I looked, and each of the four cherubim had a wheel beside him, and the wheels sparkled like beryl.

English Standard Version
And I looked, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one beside each cherub, and the appearance of the wheels was like sparkling beryl.

Berean Standard Bible
Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And when I looked, there were four wheels by the cherubim, one wheel by one cherub and another wheel by each other cherub; the wheels appeared to have the color of a beryl stone.

New American Standard Bible
Then I looked, and behold, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like the gleam of a Tarshish stone.

NASB 1995
Then I looked, and behold, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like the gleam of a Tarshish stone.

NASB 1977
Then I looked, and behold, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like the gleam of a Tarshish stone.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I looked, and behold, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like the gleam of a Tarshish stone.

Amplified Bible
Then I looked and behold, [there were] four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside one cherub and another wheel beside each other cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like a sparkling Tarshish stone (beryl).

Christian Standard Bible
I looked, and there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The luster of the wheels was like the gleam of beryl.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I looked, and there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The luster of the wheels was like the gleam of beryl.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
and I saw the four wheels near the creatures. These wheels were shining like chrysolite.

English Revised Version
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 as the colour of a beryl stone.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As I looked, I saw four wheels beside the angels, one wheel beside each of the angels. The wheels looked like beryl.

International Standard Version
As I continued to watch, I observed four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The wheels resembled beryl stone.

Majority Standard Bible
Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.

NET Bible
As I watched, I noticed four wheels by the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; the wheels gleamed like jasper.

New Heart English Bible
I looked, and look, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside one cherub, and another wheel beside another cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like a beryl stone.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I look, and behold, four wheels near the cherubim, one wheel near one cherub, and another wheel near the other cherub, and the appearance of the wheels [is] as the color of a beryl stone.

Young's Literal Translation
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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I shall see, and behold, the four wheels by the cherubs, one wheel by the one cherub, and one wheel by the one cherub: and the vision of the wheels as the eye of a stone of topaz.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I saw, and behold there were four wheels by the cherubims: one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by an- other cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was to the sight like the chrysolite stone:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I saw, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim. One wheel was next to one cherub, and another wheel was next to another cherub. And the appearance of the wheels was like the sight of the chrysolite stone.

New American Bible
I also saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub, and the wheels appeared to have the sparkle of yellow topaz.

New Revised Standard Version
I looked, and there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one beside each cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like gleaming beryl.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I looked, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub, and the appearance of the wheels was like the color of beryl stone.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I saw four wheels beside the Cherubim, one wheel on the side of each Cherub, and the appearance of the wheels was like the appearance of stone of chrysolite
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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 as the colour of a beryl stone.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I saw, and behold, four wheels stood by the cherubs, one wheel by each cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was as the appearance of a carbuncle stone.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
God's Glory Exits the Temple
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.…

Cross References
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 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!”

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.

Isaiah 6:1-4
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. / 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 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.

1 Kings 7:30-33
Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side. / The opening to each stand inside the crown at the top was one cubit deep, with a round opening like the design of a pedestal, a cubit and a half wide. And around its opening were engravings, but the panels of the stands were square, not round. / There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter. ...

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.

Zechariah 6:1-8
And again I lifted up my eyes and saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze. / The first chariot had red horses, the second black horses, / the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong. ...

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!”

2 Kings 2:11
As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirlwind.

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.

Exodus 25:18-20
Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

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!” ...

Isaiah 28:16
So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

behold

Ezekiel 1:15-17
Now as I beheld the living creatures, behold one wheel upon the earth by the living creatures, with his four faces…

as the

Daniel 10:6
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Revelation 21:20
The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

a beryl.

Ezekiel 1:16
The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.

Exodus 28:10
Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

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Ezekiel 10
1. The vision of the coals of fire, to be scattered over the city
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Then I looked
This phrase indicates a moment of divine revelation. Ezekiel, a prophet during the Babylonian exile, is granted a vision from God. The Hebrew root for "looked" is "ra'ah," which implies not just seeing with the eyes but perceiving with understanding. This suggests that Ezekiel is not merely observing but is being given insight into the divine workings and the heavenly realm.

and saw four wheels
The "four wheels" are a significant part of Ezekiel's vision, symbolizing the omnipresence and omnipotence of God. In Hebrew, "wheel" is "galgal," which can also mean a whirlwind, indicating movement and power. The number four often represents universality in the Bible, suggesting that God's presence and authority extend to all corners of the earth.

beside the cherubim
Cherubim are angelic beings associated with the presence and glory of God. In the Hebrew context, "cherubim" (keruvim) are often seen as guardians of sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden and the Ark of the Covenant. Their presence in this vision underscores the holiness and majesty of God’s throne.

one wheel beside each cherub
This detail emphasizes the organized and purposeful nature of God's creation. Each cherub has a wheel, indicating that they are part of a divine mechanism. The symmetry and order reflect God's perfect design and the harmony of His heavenly court.

and the wheels gleamed
The gleaming of the wheels suggests divine glory and purity. The Hebrew word for "gleamed" can imply brightness and radiance, characteristics often associated with God's presence. This imagery conveys the idea that God's actions and movements are filled with light and truth.

like a beryl stone
Beryl is a precious gemstone, often associated with beauty and value. In the ancient world, beryl was prized for its clarity and brilliance. The comparison to a beryl stone highlights the preciousness and splendor of God's divine machinery. It suggests that what Ezekiel is witnessing is not only powerful but also beautiful and valuable beyond measure.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then I looked
וָאֶרְאֶ֗ה (wā·’er·’eh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7200: To see

and saw
וְהִנֵּ֨ה (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

four
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

wheels
אוֹפַנִּים֮ (’ō·w·p̄an·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 212: A wheel

beside
אֵ֣צֶל (’ê·ṣel)
Preposition
Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity

the cherubim,
הַכְּרוּבִים֒ (hak·kə·rū·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

one
אֶחָ֗ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

wheel
אוֹפַ֣ן (’ō·w·p̄an)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 212: A wheel

beside
אֵ֚צֶל (’ê·ṣel)
Preposition
Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity

each
אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

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

[And]
וּמַרְאֵה֙ (ū·mar·’êh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision

the wheels
וְאוֹפַ֣ן (wə·’ō·w·p̄an)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 212: A wheel

gleamed
כְּעֵ֖ין (kə·‘ên)
Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

like a beryl
תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ׃ (tar·šîš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8658: (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper

stone.
אֶ֥בֶן (’e·ḇen)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 68: A stone


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