Ezekiel 11:22
New International Version
Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

New Living Translation
Then the cherubim lifted their wings and rose into the air with their wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel hovered above them.

English Standard Version
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings, with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel was over them.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

King James Bible
Then did the cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

New King James Version
So the cherubim lifted up their wings, with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel was high above them.

New American Standard Bible
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel hovered over them.

NASB 1995
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel hovered over them.

NASB 1977
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel hovered over them.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings with the wheels beside them, and the glory of the God of Israel hovered over them.

Amplified Bible
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings with the wheels beside them, and the [Shekinah] glory of the God of Israel hovered over them.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, lifted their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, lifted their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

American Standard Version
Then did the cherubim lift up their wings, and the wheels were beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

Contemporary English Version
After the LORD had finished speaking, the winged creatures spread their wings and flew into the air, and the wheels were beside them. The brightness of the LORD's glory above them

English Revised Version
Then did the cherubim lift up their wings, and the wheels were beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the angels raised their wings, with the wheels beside them. The glory of the God of Israel was above them.

Good News Translation
The living creatures began to fly, and the wheels went with them. The dazzling light of the presence of the God of Israel was over them.

International Standard Version
Then the cherubim arose, with their wheels alongside, and the glory of Israel's God remained above and over them.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

NET Bible
Then the cherubim spread their wings with their wheels alongside them while the glory of the God of Israel hovered above them.

New Heart English Bible
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings, and the wheels were beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the cherubim raised their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

World English Bible
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings, and the wheels were beside them. The glory of the God of Israel was over them above.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the cherubim lift up their wings, and the wheels [are] alongside them, and the glory of the God of Israel [is] over them above.

Young's Literal Translation
And the cherubs lift up their wings, and the wheels are over-against them, and the honour of the God of Israel is over them above.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the cherubs will lift up their wings, and the wheels with them; and the glory of the God of Israel over them from above.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and the wheels with them: and the glory of the God of Israel was over them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the cherubim lifted up their wings, and the wheels with them. And the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

New American Bible
Then the cherubim lifted their wings and the wheels alongside them, with the glory of the God of Israel above them.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings, with the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the cherubim lifted up their wings and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Cherubim lifted up their wings and the wheels with them, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then did the cherubim lift up their wings, and the wheels were beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then the cherubs lifted up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
God's Glory Leaves Jerusalem
22Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them. 23And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city.…

Cross References
Ezekiel 10:18-19
Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. / As 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.

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. ...

Ezekiel 1:19-21
So as the living creatures moved, the wheels moved beside them, and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose. / Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, and the wheels would rise alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. / When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels.

Ezekiel 3:12-14
Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: “Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!” / It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against one another and the sound of the wheels beside them, a great rumbling sound. / So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.

Ezekiel 9:3
Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side.

Ezekiel 8:4
And there I saw the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision I had seen in the plain.

Ezekiel 1:28
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.

Revelation 21:10-11
And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.

Revelation 4:2-3
At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. / The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.

Acts 1:9-11
After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Acts 7:55-56
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

Luke 24:50-51
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.

Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”

Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.


Treasury of Scripture

Then did the cherubim lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

Ezekiel 1:19,20
And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up…

Ezekiel 10:19
And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD'S house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

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Ezekiel 11
1. The presumption of the princes
4. Their sin and judgment
13. Ezekiel complaining, God shows him his purpose in saving a remnant
22. The glory of God leaves the city
24. Ezekiel is returned to the captivity














Then the cherubim
The term "cherubim" refers to angelic beings often associated with the presence and majesty of God. In Hebrew, "cherubim" (כְּרוּבִים) is the plural form of "cherub." These beings are depicted as guardians of sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24) and the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:18-22). In Ezekiel's vision, the cherubim symbolize the divine presence and the holiness of God. Their role as protectors and carriers of God's throne underscores the transcendence and sovereignty of God over all creation.

with the wheels beside them
The "wheels" are part of the complex vision of God's chariot-throne described in Ezekiel 1. The Hebrew word for "wheels" is "אוֹפַנִּים" (ophanim), which suggests movement and the omnipresence of God. The wheels, full of eyes, indicate God's all-seeing nature and His ability to move and act throughout the earth. This imagery emphasizes that God's presence is not confined to a single location but is dynamic and active in the world.

spread their wings
The act of spreading wings signifies readiness for movement and action. In the context of Ezekiel's vision, it represents the cherubim's role in facilitating the movement of God's glory. The wings also symbolize protection and the covering of God's holiness. This imagery is reminiscent of the wings of the cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant, which covered the mercy seat, highlighting God's mercy and the reverence due to His presence.

and the glory of the God of Israel
The "glory" (כָּבוֹד, kavod) of God is a central theme in Ezekiel's visions. It represents the manifest presence and majesty of God. In the Hebrew Bible, God's glory is often associated with light, power, and holiness. The phrase "the God of Israel" reaffirms the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people. Despite Israel's rebellion and the impending judgment, God's glory remains a testament to His faithfulness and the hope of restoration.

was above them
The positioning of God's glory "above them" signifies His supreme authority and transcendence. It indicates that God's presence is exalted and sovereign over all creation, including the cherubim and the wheels. This imagery serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over the events of history and His ability to bring about His divine purposes. It reassures the faithful that, despite the chaos and judgment depicted in Ezekiel, God's glory and plan for redemption remain steadfast and unshakable.

(22) And the wheels beside them.--These are the wheels described as with the cherubim, and animated in their movements by one common impulse with them and, as all along, the Divine glory was above.

Verses 22, 23. - Another stage of the departure of the Divine glory closes the vision. It had rested over the middle of the city. It now halts over the mountain on the east side of the city, i.e. on the Mount of Olives (2 Samuel 15:30; Zechariah 14:4). Currey mentions, but without a reference, a Jewish tradition that the Shechinah, or glory cloud, remained there for three years, calling the people to repentance. What is here recorded may trove suggested the thought of Zechariah 14:4. We may remember that it was from this spot that Christ "beheld the city, and wept over it" (Luke 19:41); that from it He, the true Shechinah, ascended into heaven. Here, perhaps, the dominant thought was that it remained for a time to direct the work of judgment. And so the vision was over, and the prophet was borne back in vision to Chaldea, and made known to the exiles of Tel-Abib the wonderful and terrible things tidal he had seem



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

with the wheels
וְהָאֽוֹפַנִּ֖ים (wə·hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 212: A wheel

beside them,
לְעֻמָּתָ֑ם (lə·‘um·mā·ṯām)
Preposition-l | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5980: Society, near, beside, along with

spread
וַיִּשְׂא֤וּ (way·yiś·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

their wings,
כַּנְפֵיהֶ֔ם (kan·p̄ê·hem)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

and the glory
וּכְב֧וֹד (ū·ḵə·ḇō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

of the God
אֱלֹהֵֽי־ (’ĕ·lō·hê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

was above
עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (‘ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

them.
מִלְמָֽעְלָה׃ (mil·mā·‘ə·lāh)
Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top


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