Ezekiel 1:16 bbe — 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 li…

Bible in Basic English

"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 1:16, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.”

Ezekiel 1 — Context

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.

17

The four of them went straight forward without turning to one side.

18

And I saw that they had edges, and their edges, even of the four, were full of eyes round about.

19

And when the living beings went on, the wheels went by their side; and when the living beings were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.

Ezekiel 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:16 say?
Ezekiel 1:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:16 in?
Ezekiel 1:16 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 1:16?
Ezekiel 1:16 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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