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Ezekiel 10:6
When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD issues a directive to the man clothed in linen during a vision centered on cherubim and wheelwork. The man obeys by entering the structure and standing beside a wheel.
The words — The Hebrew verb קַ֥ח (kach) translates literally to “take,” while the phrase בְּ/צַוֹּת/וֹ֙ (be./tza.vo.T/o) means “when he commanded.” These terms mark the transition from divine speech to physical action.
The thread — This directive parallels Ezekiel 10:2, where the same command initiates the ritual sequence. The cherubim’s association with divine presence also surfaces in Psalms 99:1.
Why it lands — The text records a strict sequence of command and obedience without embellishment. Readers note that ritual action follows authoritative speech rather than human initiative.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And it came to pass, that when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from between the wheels, from between the cherubims; then he went in, and stood beside the wheels.
Cross-references
- Ezekiel 10:2 And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.
- Psalms 80:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
- Psalms 99:1 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!