Ezekiel 1:9 bbe — They went without turning, every one went straight forward.

Bible in Basic English

"They went without turning, every one went straight forward."

— Ezekiel 1:9, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

6

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

7

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.

8

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

9

They went without turning, every one went straight forward.

10

As for the form of their faces, they had the face of a man, and the four of them had the face of a lion on the right side, and the four of them had the face of an ox on the left side, and the four of them had the face of an eagle.

11

And their wings were separate at the top; two of the wings of every one were joined one to another, and two were covering their bodies.

12

Every one of them went straight forward; wherever the spirit was to go they went; they went on without turning.

Ezekiel 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:9 say?
Ezekiel 1:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They went without turning, every one went straight forward.”
Where is Ezekiel 1:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 1:9 in?
Ezekiel 1:9 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 1:9?
Ezekiel 1:9 reads (BBE): “They went without turning, every one went straight forward.” 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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