Ezekiel 1:14 web — The living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.

World English Bible

"The living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning."

— Ezekiel 1:14, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

11

Such were their faces. Their wings were spread out above. Two wings of each one touched another, and two covered their bodies.

12

Each one went straight forward: where the spirit was to go, they went; they didn't turn when they went.

13

As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches: [the fire] went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.

14

The living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.

15

Now as I saw the living creatures, behold, one wheel on the earth beside the living creatures, for each of the four faces of it.

16

The appearance of the wheels and their work was like a beryl: and the four of them had one likeness; and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel within a wheel.

17

When they went, they went in their four directions: they didn't turn when they went.

Ezekiel 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:14 say?
Ezekiel 1:14 in the World English Bible reads: “The living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash 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 (WEB): “The living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash 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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