Ezekiel 3:13
New International Version
It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound.

New Living Translation
It was the sound of the wings of the living beings as they brushed against each other and the rumbling of their wheels beneath them.

English Standard Version
It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the sound of the wheels beside them, and the sound of a great earthquake.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and a noise of a great rushing.

New King James Version
I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise.

New American Standard Bible
And I heard the sound of the wings of the living beings touching one another and the sound of the wheels beside them, even a great rumbling sound.

NASB 1995
And I heard the sound of the wings of the living beings touching one another and the sound of the wheels beside them, even a great rumbling sound.

NASB 1977
And I heard the sound of the wings of the living beings touching one another, and the sound of the wheels beside them, even a great rumbling sound.

Legacy Standard Bible
And I heard the sound of the wings of the living creatures touching one another and the sound of the wheels beside them, even a great rumbling sound.

Amplified Bible
And then I heard the sound of the wings of the living beings as they touched one another and [I heard] the sound of the wheels beside them, a great rushing sound.

Christian Standard Bible
with the sound of the living creatures’ wings brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
with the sound of the living creatures’ wings brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a great rumbling sound.

American Standard Version
And I heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, even the noise of a great rushing.

Contemporary English Version
It was the sound made by the creatures' wings as they brushed against each other, and by the rumble of the wheels beside them.

English Revised Version
And I heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, even the noise of a great rushing.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures touching one another and the noise of the wheels beside them as well as a loud rumbling.

Good News Translation
I heard the wings of the creatures beating together in the air, and the noise of the wheels, as loud as an earthquake.

International Standard Version
accompanied by the sound of the wings of the living creatures gently touching each other and with the sound of the wheels emanating from the front, accompanied by a great earthquake.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
and the sound of the living beings' wings brushing against each other, and the sound of the wheels alongside them, a great rumbling sound.

New Heart English Bible
I heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, even the noise of a great rushing.

Webster's Bible Translation
I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and the noise of a great rushing.

World English Bible
I heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, even the noise of a great rushing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Even a noise of the wings of the living creatures touching one another, and a noise of the wheels alongside them, even a noise of a great rushing.

Young's Literal Translation
even a noise of the wings of the living creatures touching one another, and a noise of the wheels over-against them, even a noise of a great rushing.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the voice of the wings of the living creatures, kissing one to the other, and the voice of the wheels over against them, and the voice of a great shaking.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the noise of the wings of the living creatures striking one against another, and the noise of the wheels following the living creatures, and the noise of a great commotion.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the voice of the wings of the living creatures striking against one another, and the voice of the wheels following the living creatures, and the voice of a great commotion.

New American Bible
the noise of the wings of the living creatures beating against one another, and the noise of the wheels alongside them, a loud rumbling.

New Revised Standard Version
it was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against one another, and the sound of the wheels beside them, that sounded like a loud rumbling.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I heard also the sound of the wings of the living creatures touching one another and the sound of the wheels beside them and a noise of a great rushing.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sound of the wings of the beasts flapping one against another and the sound of the wheels with them and the sound of a great earthquake
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
also the noise of the wings of the living creatures as they touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, even the noise of a great rushing.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I perceived the sound of the wings of the living creatures clapping one to the other, and the sound of the wheels was near them, and the sound of the earthquake.

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Audio Bible



Context
Ezekiel Eats the Scroll
12Then 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!’ 13It 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. 14So 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.…

Cross References
Revelation 1:15
His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.

Revelation 10:4
When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.”

Revelation 19:6
And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Daniel 10:6
His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.

Isaiah 6:4
At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.

Revelation 4:5
From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.

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.

Exodus 19:16
On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled.

1 Kings 19:11-12
Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.

Job 37:2-5
Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. / He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. / Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. ...

Psalm 29:3-9
The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. / The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. ...

Isaiah 29:6
you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.

Jeremiah 25:30-31
So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. / The tumult will resound to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a charge against the nations. He brings judgment on all mankind and puts the wicked to the sword,’” declares the LORD.

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 16:18
And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake.


Treasury of Scripture

I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and a noise of a great rushing.

the noise

Ezekiel 1:24
And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings.

Ezekiel 10:5
And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.

2 Samuel 5:24
And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.

touched [heb] kissed

Ezekiel 10:16,17
And when the cherubims went, the wheels went by them: and when the cherubims lifted up their wings to mount up from the earth, the same wheels also turned not from beside them…

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Ezekiel 3
1. Ezekiel eats the scroll
4. God encourages him
15. God shows him the rule of prophecy
22. God shuts and opens the prophet's mouth














the sound of the wings
The phrase "the sound of the wings" evokes a powerful auditory image that signifies the presence and movement of the divine. In Hebrew, the word for "sound" is "קוֹל" (qol), which can also mean "voice" or "thunder." This suggests not just a physical noise but a manifestation of God's power and authority. The wings belong to the "living creatures," known as "חַיּוֹת" (chayot), which are angelic beings described in Ezekiel's vision. Their wings symbolize swiftness and the ability to execute God's will, emphasizing the divine nature of the vision.

of the living creatures
The "living creatures" are a central element in Ezekiel's vision, representing the cherubim, which are often associated with God's throne and His presence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such creatures were seen as guardians of sacred spaces. Biblically, they signify the holiness and majesty of God, serving as a reminder of His omnipotence and the reverence due to Him. The Hebrew term "חַיּוֹת" (chayot) underscores their vitality and the life-giving power of God.

brushing against one another
The imagery of the wings "brushing against one another" conveys a sense of unity and harmony among the living creatures. This phrase suggests cooperation and coordination in fulfilling God's purposes. The Hebrew root "נָשַׁק" (nashaq) can imply touching or joining, indicating a seamless interaction that reflects the perfect order of God's creation. It serves as a metaphor for the unity and peace that should exist among God's people.

and the sound of the wheels beside them
The "sound of the wheels" introduces another element of Ezekiel's vision, where the wheels are part of the divine chariot. In Hebrew, "אוֹפַנִּים" (ophanim) refers to these wheels, which symbolize God's omnipresence and His ability to move and act throughout the earth. The presence of the wheels "beside them" indicates that God's plans and purposes are always in motion, and His divine will is being carried out with precision and purpose.

a great rumbling sound
The "great rumbling sound" is a culmination of the auditory elements in the vision, signifying the awe-inspiring and overwhelming presence of God. The Hebrew word "רַעַשׁ" (ra'ash) can mean "earthquake" or "tumult," emphasizing the power and majesty of God that shakes the very foundations of the earth. This sound serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the reverence He commands. It calls believers to recognize the magnitude of God's presence and to respond with worship and obedience.

Verse 13. - And I heard, etc. There is no verb in the Hebrew, but it may be supplied from ver. 12. We lose in the English the kissing, or touching, poetry of the original, "each its sister." The attitude as of wings raised for flight, and the sound of both the wings and wheels, implied the departure of the glorious vision, presumably to the region from which it came.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the sound
וְק֣וֹל ׀ (wə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the wings
כַּנְפֵ֣י (kan·p̄ê)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

of the living creatures
הַחַיּ֗וֹת (ha·ḥay·yō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

brushing
מַשִּׁיקוֹת֙ (maš·šî·qō·wṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 5401: To kiss, to equip with weapons

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

one
אִשָּׁ֣ה (’iš·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

another
אֲחוֹתָ֔הּ (’ă·ḥō·w·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister

and the sound
וְק֥וֹל (wə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the wheels
הָאוֹפַנִּ֖ים (hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm)
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

a great
גָּדֽוֹל׃ (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

rumbling
רַ֥עַשׁ (ra·‘aš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7494: Vibration, bounding, uproar

sound.
וְק֖וֹל (wə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound


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