Ezekiel 10:17 cpdv — When they were standing, these stood still. And when they were lifted up, these were lifted up. For the spirit of life…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"When they were standing, these stood still. And when they were lifted up, these were lifted up. For the spirit of life was in them. "

— Ezekiel 10:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 10 — Context

14

Now each one had four faces. One face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and in the third was the face of a lion, and in the fourth was the face of an eagle.

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And the cherubim were lifted up. This is the living creature, which I had seen beside the river Chebar.

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And when the cherubim advanced, the wheels also went beside them. And when the cherubim lifted up their wings in order to be raised up from the earth, the wheels did not remain behind, but they also were beside them.

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When they were standing, these stood still. And when they were lifted up, these were lifted up. For the spirit of life was in them.

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And the glory of the Lord went forth from the threshold of the temple, and stood above the cherubim.

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And the cherubim, lifting up their wings, were raised up from the earth in my sight. And as they went away, the wheels also followed. And it stood at the entrance to the east gate of the house of the Lord. And the glory of the God of Israel was over them.

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This is the living creature, which I saw under the God of Israel beside the river Chebar. And I understood that they were cherubim.

Ezekiel 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 10:17 say?
Ezekiel 10:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “When they were standing, these stood still. And when they were lifted up, these were lifted up. For the spirit of life was in them. ”
Where is Ezekiel 10:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 10:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 10, verse 17.
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 10:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 10:17 in?
Ezekiel 10:17 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 10:17?
Ezekiel 10:17 reads (CPDV): “When they were standing, these stood still. And when they were lifted up, these were lifted up. For the spirit of life was in 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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