Ezekiel 10:16 bbe — And when the winged ones went, the wheels went by their side: and when their wings were lifted to take them up from the…

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"And when the winged ones went, the wheels went by their side: and when their wings were lifted to take them up from the earth, the wheels were not turned from their side."

— Ezekiel 10:16, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 10 — Context

13

As for the wheels, they were named in my hearing, the circling wheels.

14

And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a winged one, and the second was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle.

15

And the winged ones went up on high: this is the living being which I saw by the river Chebar.

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And when the winged ones went, the wheels went by their side: and when their wings were lifted to take them up from the earth, the wheels were not turned from their side.

17

When they were at rest in their place, these were at rest; when they were lifted up, these went up with them: for the spirit of life was in them.

18

Then the glory of the Lord went out from the doorstep of the house, and came to rest over the winged ones.

19

And the winged ones, lifting up their wings, went up from the earth before my eyes, with the wheels by their side: and they came to rest at the east doorway of the Lord's house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them on high.

Ezekiel 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 10:16 say?
Ezekiel 10:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the winged ones went, the wheels went by their side: and when their wings were lifted to take them up from the earth, the wheels were not turned from their side.”
Where is Ezekiel 10:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 10:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 10, verse 16.
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 10:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 10:16 in?
Ezekiel 10:16 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 10:16?
Ezekiel 10:16 reads (BBE): “And when the winged ones went, the wheels went by their side: and when their wings were lifted to take them up from the earth, the wheels were not turned from their side.” 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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