Ezekiel 1:9

“Their wings were ioyned one to another, they turned not when they went: they went euery one straight forward.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Their wings [were] joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
- King James Version

their wings touched one another; {their faces} did not turn when they moved, each went straight forward.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
- American Standard Version (1901)

They went without turning, every one went straight forward.
- Basic English Bible

their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
- Darby Bible

Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
- Webster's Bible

their wings were joined one to another; they didn't turn when they went; each one went straight forward.
- World English Bible

joining one unto another [are] their wings, they turn not round in their going, each straight forward they go.
- Youngs Literal Bible

their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Ezekiel 1:9


1:9 Their wings - The wings of the two cherubim which went foremost, and the wings of the two hindermost, were joined together when they moved. Went - This explains the former words, assuring us, that every one of those living creatures are ready, and unwearied in doing the pleasure of their Creator.


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