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Ezekiel 3:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
I heard also the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels over against them, and a noise of a great rushing.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I heard the sound of the living creatures' wings brushing against each other, and the rumbling of those wheels spinning beside them, it was like this massive, rushing sound filling everything.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God moves, you can literally hear the power in the atmosphere.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet living among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, a time of great upheaval after the destruction of Jerusalem. In this vision, part of his divine calling, he describes the sounds of the wings of living creatures and the wheels of a celestial chariot, which represented God's majestic and mobile presence among His people. This scene underscores God's sovereignty and His ongoing interaction with Israel despite their exile.

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