Ezekiel 1:14 net — The living beings moved backward and forward as quickly as flashes of lightning.

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"The living beings moved backward and forward as quickly as flashes of lightning."

— Ezekiel 1:14, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

11

Their wings were spread out above them; each had two wings touching the wings of one of the other beings on either side and two wings covering their bodies.

12

Each moved straight ahead– wherever the spirit would go, they would go, without turning as they went.

13

In the middle of the living beings was something like burning coals of fire or like torches. It moved back and forth among the living beings. It was bright, and lightning was flashing out of the fire.

14

The living beings moved backward and forward as quickly as flashes of lightning.

15

Then I looked, and I saw one wheel on the ground beside each of the four beings.

16

The appearance of the wheels and their construction was like gleaming jasper, and all four wheels looked alike. Their structure was like a wheel within a wheel.

17

When they moved they would go in any of the four directions they faced without turning as they moved.

Ezekiel 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:14 say?
Ezekiel 1:14 in the NET Bible reads: “The living beings moved backward and forward as quickly as flashes of lightning.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:14 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 14.
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 1:14.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:14 in?
Ezekiel 1:14 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 1:14?
Ezekiel 1:14 reads (NET): “The living beings moved backward and forward as quickly as flashes of lightning.” 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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