Ezekiel 1:6 bbe — And every one had four faces, and every one of them had four wings.

Bible in Basic English

"And every one had four faces, and every one of them had four wings."

— Ezekiel 1:6, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

3

The word of the Lord came to me, Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldaeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was on me there.

4

And, looking, I saw a storm-wind coming out of the north, a great cloud with flames of fire coming after one another, and a bright light shining round about it and in the heart of it was something coloured like electrum.

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And in the heart of it were the forms of four living beings. And this was what they were like; they had the form of a man.

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

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And their feet were straight feet; and the under sides of their feet were like the feet of oxen; and they were shining like polished brass.

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

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They went without turning, every one went straight forward.

Ezekiel 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:6 say?
Ezekiel 1:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And every one had four faces, and every one of them had four wings.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 6.
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 1:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:6 in?
Ezekiel 1:6 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 1:6?
Ezekiel 1:6 reads (BBE): “And every one had four faces, and every one of them had four wings.” 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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