Ezekiel 1:23 nasb — Under the expanse their wings were stretched out straight, one toward the other; each one also had two wings covering i…

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"Under the expanse their wings were stretched out straight, one toward the other; each one also had two wings covering its body on the one side and on the other."

— Ezekiel 1:23, NASB

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

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Wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go in that direction. And the wheels rose close beside them; for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.

21

Whenever those went, these went; and whenever those stood still, these stood still. And whenever those rose from the earth, the wheels rose close beside them; for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.

22

Now over the heads of the living beings there was something like an expanse, like the awesome gleam of crystal, spread out over their heads.

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Under the expanse their wings were stretched out straight, one toward the other; each one also had two wings covering its body on the one side and on the other.

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I also heard the sound of their wings like the sound of abundant waters as they went, like the voice of the Almighty, a sound of tumult like the sound of an army camp; whenever they stood still, they dropped their wings.

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And there came a voice from above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stood still, they dropped their wings.

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Now above the expanse that was over their heads there was something resembling a throne, like lapis lazuli in appearance; and on that which resembled a throne, high up, was a figure with the appearance of a man.

Ezekiel 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:23 say?
Ezekiel 1:23 in the NASB reads: “Under the expanse their wings were stretched out straight, one toward the other; each one also had two wings covering its body on the one side and on the other.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 23.
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 1:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:23 in?
Ezekiel 1:23 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 1:23?
Ezekiel 1:23 reads (NASB): “Under the expanse their wings were stretched out straight, one toward the other; each one also had two wings covering its body on the one side and on the other.” 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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