Ezekiel 1:8 net — They had human hands under their wings on their four sides. As for the faces and wings of the four of them,

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"They had human hands under their wings on their four sides. As for the faces and wings of the four of them,"

— Ezekiel 1:8, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

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In the fire were what looked like four living beings. In their appearance they had human form,

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but each had four faces and four wings.

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Their legs were straight, but the soles of their feet were like calves’ feet. They gleamed like polished bronze.

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They had human hands under their wings on their four sides. As for the faces and wings of the four of them,

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their wings touched each other; they did not turn as they moved, but went straight ahead.

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Their faces had this appearance: Each of the four had the face of a man, with the face of a lion on the right, the face of an ox on the left and also the face of an eagle.

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Their wings were spread out above them; each had two wings touching the wings of one of the other beings on either side and two wings covering their bodies.

Ezekiel 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:8 say?
Ezekiel 1:8 in the NET Bible reads: “They had human hands under their wings on their four sides. As for the faces and wings of the four of them,”
Where is Ezekiel 1:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:8 in?
Ezekiel 1:8 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 1:8?
Ezekiel 1:8 reads (NET): “They had human hands under their wings on their four sides. As for the faces and wings of the four of them,” 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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