Ezekiel 1:9 nasb — their wings touched one another; their faces did not turn when they moved, each went straight forward.

NASB

"their wings touched one another; their faces did not turn when they moved, each went straight forward."

— Ezekiel 1:9, NASB

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Ezekiel 1 — Context

6

Each of them had four faces and four wings.

7

Their legs were straight and their feet were like a calf's hoof, and they gleamed like burnished bronze.

8

Under their wings on their four sides were human hands. As for the faces and wings of the four of them,

9

their wings touched one another; their faces did not turn when they moved, each went straight forward.

10

As for the form of their faces, each had the face of a man; all four had the face of a lion on the right and the face of a bull on the left, and all four had the face of an eagle.

11

Such were their faces. Their wings were spread out above; each had two touching another being, and two covering their bodies.

12

And each went straight forward; wherever the spirit was about to go, they would go, without turning as they went.

Ezekiel 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 1:9 say?
Ezekiel 1:9 in the NASB reads: “their wings touched one another; their faces did not turn when they moved, each 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 (NASB): “their wings touched one another; their faces did not turn when they moved, each 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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