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.

20 These were the living creatures I had seen beneath the God of Israel by the Kebar River, and I realized that they were cherubim.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 10:20

King James Version

20 This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they were the cherubims.

English Standard Version

20 These were the living creatures that I saw underneath the God of Israel by the Chebar canal; and I knew that they were cherubim.

The Message

20 These were the same living creatures I had seen previously beneath the God of Israel at the Kebar River. I recognized them as cherubim.

New King James Version

20 This is the living creature I saw under the God of Israel by the River Chebar, and I knew they were cherubim.

New Living Translation

20 These were the same living beings I had seen beneath the God of Israel when I was by the Kebar River. I knew they were cherubim,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:20

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.

22 Their faces had the same appearance as those I had seen by the Kebar River. Each one went straight ahead.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 10:22

King James Version

22 And the likeness of their faces was the same faces which I saw by the river of Chebar, their appearances and themselves: they went every one straight forward.

English Standard Version

22 And as for the likeness of their faces, they were the same faces whose appearance I had seen by the Chebar canal. Each one of them went straight forward.

The Message

22 Their faces looked exactly like those I had seen at the Kebar River. Each went straight ahead.

New King James Version

22 And the likeness of their faces was the same as the faces which I had seen by the River Chebar, their appearance and their persons. They each went straight forward.

New Living Translation

22 And their faces were just like the faces of the beings I had seen at the Kebar, and they traveled straight ahead, just as the others had.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 10:22

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.