Ezekiel 10:5 web — The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks.

World English Bible

"The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks."

— Ezekiel 10:5, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 10 — Context

2

He spoke to the man clothed in linen, and said, Go in between the whirling [wheels], even under the cherub, and fill both your hands with coals of fire from between the cherubim, and scatter them over the city. He went in as I watched.

3

Now the cherubim stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.

4

The glory of Yahweh mounted up from the cherub, [and stood] over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of Yahweh's glory.

5

The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks.

6

It came to pass, when he commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, Take fire from between the whirling wheels, from between the cherubim, that he went in, and stood beside a wheel.

7

The cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took [of it], and put it into the hands of him who was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.

8

There appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.

Ezekiel 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 10:5 say?
Ezekiel 10:5 in the World English Bible reads: “The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks.”
Where is Ezekiel 10:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 10:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 10, verse 5.
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 10:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 10:5 in?
Ezekiel 10:5 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 10:5?
Ezekiel 10:5 reads (WEB): “The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of God Almighty when he speaks.” 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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