Ezekiel 1:20 bbe — Wherever the spirit was to go they went; and the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the living bein…

Bible in Basic English

"Wherever the spirit was to go they went; and the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels."

— Ezekiel 1:20, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

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.

20

Wherever the spirit was to go they went; and the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.

21

When these went on, the others went; and when these came to rest, the others came to rest; and when these were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.

22

And over the heads of the living beings there was the form of an arch, looking like ice, stretched out over their heads on high.

23

Under the arch their wings were straight, one stretched out to another: every one had two wings covering their bodies on this side and two covering their bodies on that side.

Ezekiel 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:20 say?
Ezekiel 1:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Wherever the spirit was to go they went; and the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:20 in?
Ezekiel 1:20 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 1:20?
Ezekiel 1:20 reads (BBE): “Wherever the spirit was to go they went; and the wheels were lifted up by their side: for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.” 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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