Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then there came a voice from above the vault over their heads as they stood with lowered wings. New Living Translation As they stood with wings lowered, a voice spoke from beyond the crystal surface above them. English Standard Version And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads. When they stood still, they let down their wings. Berean Standard Bible And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. King James Bible And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings. New King James Version A voice came from above the firmament that was over their heads; whenever they stood, they let down their wings. New American Standard Bible And a voice came from above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stood still, they let down their wings. NASB 1995 And there came a voice from above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stood still, they dropped their wings. NASB 1977 And there came a voice from above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stood still, they dropped their wings. Legacy Standard Bible And there came a sound from above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stood still, they dropped their wings. Amplified Bible And there was a voice above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stopped, they lowered their wings. Christian Standard Bible A voice came from above the expanse over their heads; when they stopped, they lowered their wings. Holman Christian Standard Bible A voice came from above the expanse over their heads; when they stood still, they lowered their wings. American Standard Version And there was a voice above the firmament that was over their heads: when they stood, they let down their wings. Contemporary English Version When the creatures stopped flapping their wings, I heard a sound coming from above the dome. English Revised Version And there was a voice above the firmament that was over their heads: when they stood, they let down their wings. GOD'S WORD® Translation A voice came from above the dome over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. Good News Translation but there was still a sound coming from above the dome over their heads. International Standard Version A sound came from above the canopy that was spread out over their heads. Whenever they stood still, they lowered their wings. Majority Standard Bible And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. NET Bible Then there was a voice from above the platform over their heads when they stood still. New Heart English Bible There was a voice above the expanse that was over their heads: when they stood, they let down their wings. Webster's Bible Translation And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings. World English Bible There was a voice above the expanse that was over their heads. When they stood, they let down their wings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a voice from above the expanse, that [is] above their head: in their standing they let their wings fall. Young's Literal Translation And there is a voice from above the expanse, that is above their head: in their standing they let fall their wings. Smith's Literal Translation And a voice will be from above to the expansion which was over their head; in their standing their wings will slacken. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor when a voice came from above the firmament, that was over their heads, they stood, and let down their wings. Catholic Public Domain Version For when a voice came from above the firmament, which was over their heads, they stood still, and they put down their wings. New American Bible While they stood with their wings lowered, a voice came from above the firmament over their heads. New Revised Standard Version And there came a voice from above the dome over their heads; when they stopped, they let down their wings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads; and when they stopped, they let down their wings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there was a sound over the tabernacle above their heads, and when they were standing, their wings were still OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For, when there was a voice above the firmament that was over their heads, as they stood, they let down their wings. Brenton Septuagint Translation And lo! a voice from above the firmament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Divine Glory…24When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. 25And there came a voice from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered. 26Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man.… Cross References Revelation 4:1-2 After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.” / At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. Revelation 1:10 On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, Isaiah 6:1-4 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Exodus 19:19 And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. Revelation 19:6 And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Daniel 10:6 His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Acts 9:3-4 As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” Psalm 29:3-4 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. 1 Kings 19:12-13 After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Job 37:2-5 Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. / He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. / Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. ... John 12:28-29 Father, glorify Your name!” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” / The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. Acts 22:6-7 About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. / I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ 2 Peter 1:17-18 For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” / And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. Exodus 24:16 and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. Treasury of Scripture And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings. and had Ezekiel 1:24 And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings. Jump to Previous Arch Dropped Expanse Fall Firmament Head Heads Lowered Rest Standing Stood Top Voice Whenever WingsJump to Next Arch Dropped Expanse Fall Firmament Head Heads Lowered Rest Standing Stood Top Voice Whenever WingsEzekiel 1 1. The time of Ezekiel's prophecy at Chebar.4. His vision of four cherubim; 15. of the four wheels; 26. and of the glory of God. And there came a voice In biblical literature, the voice often signifies divine communication or revelation. This voice is indicative of God's direct interaction with His prophets, as seen in other instances such as Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:4) and Jesus' baptism (Matthew 3:17). The voice here underscores the authority and majesty of God, who speaks to Ezekiel, affirming the importance of the message being delivered. from above the expanse over their heads as they stood still with their wings lowered Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book and the recipient of the visions described. 2. Cherubim Angelic beings described in Ezekiel's vision, characterized by their multiple faces and wings, symbolizing God's majesty and presence. 3. The Expanse A firmament or platform above the cherubim, representing the separation between the divine and the earthly realms. 4. Voice from Above Represents the voice of God, indicating divine communication and authority. 5. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites were in captivity, longing for God's guidance and restoration. Teaching Points The Majesty of God's PresenceThe vision in Ezekiel 1:25 reminds us of the awe-inspiring nature of God's presence. As believers, we should approach God with reverence and humility, recognizing His holiness and majesty. The Authority of God's Voice God's voice commands attention and obedience. In our lives, we should prioritize listening to God's word and seeking His guidance through prayer and scripture. The Role of Angelic Beings The cherubim in Ezekiel's vision serve as a reminder of the spiritual realm and the role of angels in God's plan. We should be aware of the spiritual battles around us and trust in God's protection. God's Communication with His People Just as God spoke to Ezekiel, He continues to communicate with us today through His word and the Holy Spirit. We should be attentive and responsive to His leading. Hope in Times of Exile The context of the Babylonian exile parallels times of personal struggle or "exile" in our lives. We can find hope in God's promises and His ability to restore and guide us through difficult times.(25) A voice from the firmament.--Rather, from above the firmament, not as proceeding from the firmament itself. This is a new feature in the vision: the voice is quite different from the sounds mentioned before, and although not here expressly said to have been articulate, yet it is probably to be identified with the Divine voice spoken of in Ezekiel 1:28, Ezekiel 3:12, and elsewhere. The latter part of the verse, literally translated, is simply, In, or at, their standing they let down their wings, and may be simply a repetition of the last clause of the preceding verse. In its connection, however, it seems rather to convey the idea of a fresh act of reverence towards the majesty above. When the voice was heard the cherubim stood still, the mighty sounds of their going were hushed, and their wings fell motionless, all in the attitude of reverential attention. The vision now advances to another and final stage. We have had the whirlwind from the north, with its great cloud and infolding fire, as the background on which the whole is portrayed; then the cherubim, with all their marvellous symbolism; the wondrous and terrible wheels, connecting them with the earth below, the glowing firmament, connecting them with the throne above; and now we come to the throne itself, and to Him that sat upon it. Verse 25. - And there was a voice from the firmament. Revised Version gives above. The prophet's silence suggests that what he heard was at first ineffable (comp. 2 Corinthians 12:4), perhaps unintelligible. All that he knew was that an awful voice, like thunder (comp. John 12:29), came from above the expanse of azure, and that it stilled the motion of the wings, working peace, as in the midst of the endless agitations of the universe. The wings that had been stretched upward are now folded, like the others.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And as they stood stillבְּעָמְדָ֖ם (bə·‘ā·mə·ḏām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations with their wings כַנְפֵיהֶֽן׃ (ḵan·p̄ê·hen) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine plural Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle lowered, תְּרַפֶּ֥ינָה (tə·rap·pe·nāh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 7503: Sink, relax a voice ק֕וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound came וַיְהִי־ (way·hî-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be from above מֵעַ֕ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the expanse לָרָקִ֖יעַ (lā·rā·qî·a‘) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7549: An expanse, the firmament, visible arch of the sky that [was] אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their heads. רֹאשָׁ֑ם (rō·šām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7218: The head Links Ezekiel 1:25 NIVEzekiel 1:25 NLT Ezekiel 1:25 ESV Ezekiel 1:25 NASB Ezekiel 1:25 KJV Ezekiel 1:25 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 1:25 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 1:25 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 1:25 French Bible Ezekiel 1:25 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 1:25 There was a voice above the expanse (Ezek. 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