15 Then the cherubim rose upward. These were the living creatures I had seen by the Kebar River.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 10:15

King James Version

15 And the cherubims were lifted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar.

English Standard Version

15 And the cherubim mounted up. These were the living creatures that I saw by the Chebar canal.

The Message

15 Then the cherubim ascended. They were the same living creatures I had seen at the Kebar River.

New King James Version

15 And the cherubim were lifted up. This was the living creature I saw by the River Chebar.

New Living Translation

15 Then the cherubim rose upward. These were the same living beings I had seen beside the Kebar River.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:15

Commentary on Ezekiel 10:8-22

(Read Ezekiel 10:8-22)

Ezekiel sees the working of Divine providence in the government of the lower world, and the affairs of it. When God is leaving a people in displeasure, angels above, and all events below, further his departure. The Spirit of life, the Spirit of God, directs all creatures, in heaven and on earth, so as to make them serve the Divine purpose. God removes by degrees from a provoking people; and, when ready to depart, would return to them, if they were a repenting, praying people. Let this warn sinners to seek the Lord while he may be found, and to call on him while he is near, and cause us all to walk humbly and watchfully with our God.

17 When the cherubim stood still, they also stood still; and when the cherubim rose, they rose with them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in them.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 10:17

King James Version

17 When they stood, these stood; and when they were lifted up, these lifted up themselves also: for the spirit of the living creature was in them.

English Standard Version

17 When they stood still, these stood still, and when they mounted up, these mounted up with them, for the spirit of the living creaturesOr spirit of life was in them.

The Message

17 When the cherubim stopped, the wheels stopped. When the cherubim rose, the wheels rose, because the spirit of the living creatures was also in the wheels.

New King James Version

17 When the cherubim stood still, the wheels stood still, and when one was lifted up, the other lifted itself up, for the spirit of the living creature was in them.

New Living Translation

17 When the cherubim stopped, the wheels stopped. When they flew upward, the wheels rose up, for the spirit of the living beings was in the wheels.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:17

Commentary on Ezekiel 10:8-22

(Read Ezekiel 10:8-22)

Ezekiel sees the working of Divine providence in the government of the lower world, and the affairs of it. When God is leaving a people in displeasure, angels above, and all events below, further his departure. The Spirit of life, the Spirit of God, directs all creatures, in heaven and on earth, so as to make them serve the Divine purpose. God removes by degrees from a provoking people; and, when ready to depart, would return to them, if they were a repenting, praying people. Let this warn sinners to seek the Lord while he may be found, and to call on him while he is near, and cause us all to walk humbly and watchfully with our God.