Ezekiel, 1
The book of Ezekiel opens with a vision that the prophet had of the glory of God, which he witnessed while in exile in Babylon. The vision was filled with amazing imagery including four living creatures, each with four faces, wheels within wheels, and a throne shining like sapphire.
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Bible version
The Vision of the Glory of God
![And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.](https://d3owcl6pd5zkqc.cloudfront.net/images/Ezekiel/Ezekiel_1_4.webp)
Commentary
The book of Ezekiel is a powerful and prophetic work that speaks to the exile of the Jewish people, their need for repentance, and ultimate restoration to God. Ezekiel's vision of God's glory highlights the sovereignty and holiness of the Lord. The imagery of the four living creatures, representing the different aspects of God's creation, reminds us of the majesty and immensity of God's power. The vision also emphasizes the importance of obedience and awe towards the Lord, as demonstrated by Ezekiel's response of falling on his face in reverence.
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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Ezekiel, chapter 1 it would take approximately 3 minutes to finish.
There are 28 verses in Ezekiel, chapter 1.