When the living beings moved, the wheels moved with them. When they flew upward, the wheels went up, too.
Parallel translations
- WEB When the living creatures went, the wheels went beside them; and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
- KJV And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
- BSB So as the living creatures moved, the wheels moved beside them, and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose.
- NKJV When the living creatures went, the wheels went beside them; and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up.
- NASB Whenever the living beings moved, the wheels moved with them. And whenever the living beings rose from the earth, the wheels rose also.
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Quick answer
Wherever the creatures go, the wheels go with them, rising when they rise. Heaven's beings and God's mobile throne move in perfect unison.
Overview
The synchronized movement of creatures and wheels shows a single, unified operation under God's direction. The throne-chariot moves as one, never out of step. This coordination reflects the order and harmony of God's heavenly government. It reassures readers that God's presence and purpose move together seamlessly.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Ezek 10:16When the cherubim went, the wheels went beside them; and when the cherubim lifted up their wings to mount up from the earth, the wheels also didn’t turn from beside them.
- Ezek 10:19The cherubim lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight when they went out, and the wheels beside them: and they stood at the door of the east gate of Yahweh’s house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.
- Ps 103:20Praise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word.
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