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 10:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when he had commanded the man that was clothed with linen, saying: Take fire from the midst of the wheels that are between the cherubims: he went in and stood beside the wheel,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And it came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim, that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.
- DARBYDarby
- And it came to pass when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubim, then he went in, and stood beside the wheel.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim, that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And it cometh to pass, in His commanding the man clothed with linen, saying, 'Take fire from between the wheel, from between the cherubs,' and he goeth in and standeth near the wheel,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When He commanded the man dressed in linen, saying, "Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubim," the man went in and stood beside the wheels.
Context: Ezekiel 10
4Then the glory of the LORD went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the LORD'S glory.
5And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.
6And 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.
7And 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.
8And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man's hand under their wings.
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.