Ezekiel 1:17 cpdv — Going forth, they went by means of their four parts. And they did not turn as they went.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Going forth, they went by means of their four parts. And they did not turn as they went."

— Ezekiel 1:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

14

And the living creatures went and returned like flashes of lightning.

15

And as I beheld the living creatures, there appeared above the earth, next to the living creatures, one wheel having four faces.

16

And the appearance of the wheels and their work was like the appearance of the sea. And each of the four were similar to one another. And their appearance and work was like a wheel in the center of a wheel.

17

Going forth, they went by means of their four parts. And they did not turn as they went.

18

Also, the size and height and appearance of the wheels was dreadful. And the entire body was full of eyes all around each of the four.

19

And when the living creatures advanced, the wheels advanced together with them. And when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels, too, were lifted up at the same time.

20

Wherever the spirit went, as the spirit was going forth to that place, the wheels, too, were lifted up together, so as to follow them. For the spirit of life was in the wheels.

Ezekiel 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:17 say?
Ezekiel 1:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Going forth, they went by means of their four parts. And they did not turn as they went.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 17.
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 1:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:17 in?
Ezekiel 1:17 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 1:17?
Ezekiel 1:17 reads (CPDV): “Going forth, they went by means of their four parts. And they did not turn as they went.” 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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