Ezekiel 1:13 bbe — And between the living beings it was like burning coals of fire, as if flames were going one after the other between th…

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"And between the living beings it was like burning coals of fire, as if flames were going one after the other between the living beings; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went thunder-flames."

— Ezekiel 1:13, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.”

Ezekiel 1 — Context

10

As for the form of their faces, they had the face of a man, and the four of them had the face of a lion on the right side, and the four of them had the face of an ox on the left side, and the four of them had the face of an eagle.

11

And their wings were separate at the top; two of the wings of every one were joined one to another, and two were covering their bodies.

12

Every one of them went straight forward; wherever the spirit was to go they went; they went on without turning.

13

And between the living beings it was like burning coals of fire, as if flames were going one after the other between the living beings; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went thunder-flames.

14

And the living beings went out and came back as quickly as a thunder-flame.

15

Now while I was looking at the four living beings, I saw one wheel on the earth, by the side of the living beings, for the four of them.

16

The form of the wheels and their work was like a beryl; the four of them had the same form and design, and they were like a wheel inside a wheel.

Ezekiel 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:13 say?
Ezekiel 1:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And between the living beings it was like burning coals of fire, as if flames were going one after the other between the living beings; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went thunder-flames.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:13 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 1:13.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:13 in?
Ezekiel 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 1:13?
Ezekiel 1:13 reads (BBE): “And between the living beings it was like burning coals of fire, as if flames were going one after the other between the living beings; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went thunder-flames.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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