Ezekiel 10:12
“And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.”
Ezekiel 10:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And their whole body, and their necks, and their hands, and their wings, and the circles were full of eyes, round about the four wheels.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.
- DARBYDarby
- And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels were full of eyes round about, in them four and their wheels.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes all around, [even] the wheels that the four of them had.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And all their flesh, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, are full of eyes round about; to them four are their wheels.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Their entire bodies, backs, hands, wings, and the wheels were full of eyes all around, even the wheels that each of the four had.
Context: Ezekiel 10
10And as for their appearances, they four had one likeness, as if a wheel had been in the midst of a wheel.
11When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went.
12And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had.
13As for the wheels, it was cried unto them in my hearing, O wheel.
14And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.
About Ezekiel 10: The Departure of God's Glory
In Ezekiel chapter 10, the prophet sees a vision of God's glory leaving the temple in Jerusalem. This departure is accompanied by the manifestation of cherubim and the burning coals of judgment. Despite their role as protectors of the temple, even the cherubim cannot prevent the departure of God's glory from a wicked and unrepentant people.
Commentary
Ezekiel's vision of God's glory departing from the temple is a devastating one. It is a reminder of how sinfulness and disobedience separate us from God's presence and blessings. The cherubim's role as protectors of the temple is also significant as it demonstrates how God often uses specific means to accomplish His purposes. However, even the cherubim cannot stop the judgment of God which is depicted through the burning coals. This chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God and the consequences of disobedience.