Ezekiel 1:5 kjv — Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the l…

King James Version

"Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man."

— Ezekiel 1:5, King James Version

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

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In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin’s captivity,

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The word of the Lord came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was there upon him.

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And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.

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Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.

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And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings.

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And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf’s foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass.

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And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings.

Ezekiel 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:5 say?
Ezekiel 1:5 in the King James Version reads: “Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:5 in?
Ezekiel 1:5 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 1:5?
Ezekiel 1:5 reads (KJV): “Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.” 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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