Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when he came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the Kebar River, and I fell facedown. New Living Translation This vision was just like the others I had seen, first by the Kebar River and then when he came to destroy Jerusalem. I fell face down on the ground. English Standard Version And the vision I saw was just like the vision that I had seen when he came to destroy the city, and just like the vision that I had seen by the Chebar canal. And I fell on my face. Berean Standard Bible The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, Berean Literal Bible And it was according to the appearance of the vision that I had seen, like the vision that I had seen when He came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw at the River Kebar. And I fell on my face. King James Bible And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. New King James Version It was like the appearance of the vision which I saw—like the vision which I saw when I came to destroy the city. The visions were like the vision which I saw by the River Chebar; and I fell on my face. New American Standard Bible And it was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, like the vision which I saw when He came to destroy the city. And the visions were like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. NASB 1995 And it was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, like the vision which I saw when He came to destroy the city. And the visions were like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. NASB 1977 And it was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, like the vision which I saw when He came to destroy the city. And the visions were like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. Legacy Standard Bible And it was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, like the vision which I saw when He came to bring the city to ruin. And the visions were like the vision which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. Amplified Bible And it was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, like the vision I saw when He came to destroy the city. And the visions were like the vision I saw beside the River Chebar [near Babylon]; and I fell face downward. Berean Annotated Bible The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came [when I came] to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar (far-off). I fell facedown, Christian Standard Bible The vision I saw was like the one I had seen when he came to destroy the city, and like the ones I had seen by the Chebar Canal. I fell facedown. Holman Christian Standard Bible The vision I saw was like the one I had seen when He came to destroy the city, and like the ones I had seen by the Chebar Canal. I fell facedown. American Standard Version And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. Contemporary English Version This vision was like the one I had seen when God came to destroy Jerusalem and like the one I had seen near the Chebar River. I immediately bowed with my face to the ground, English Revised Version And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar: and I fell upon my face. GOD'S WORD® Translation This vision was like the one I saw when he came to destroy Jerusalem and like the one I saw by the Chebar River. I immediately bowed down. Good News Translation This vision was like the one I had seen when God came to destroy Jerusalem, and the one I saw by the Chebar River. Then I threw myself face downward on the ground. International Standard Version His appearance in the vision that I was having was similar to what I observed in the vision where he had come to destroy the city, and also like the visions that I saw by the Chebar River. I fell flat on my face NET Bible It was like the vision I saw when he came to destroy the city, and the vision I saw by the Kebar River. I threw myself face down. New Heart English Bible It was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. Webster's Bible Translation And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Kebar; and I fell upon my face. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, World English Bible It was like the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd according to the appearance [is] the appearance that I saw, as the appearance that I saw in my coming in to destroy the city, and the appearances [are] as the appearance that I saw at the river Chebar, and I fall on my face. Berean Literal Bible And it was according to the appearance of the vision that I had seen, like the vision that I had seen when He came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw at the River Kebar. And I fell on my face. Young's Literal Translation And according to the appearance is the appearance that I saw, as the appearance that I saw in my coming in to destroy the city, and the appearances are as the appearance that I saw at the river Chebar, and I fall on my face. Smith's Literal Translation And as the appearance of the vision which I saw, as the vision which I saw in my coming to destroy the city: and the visions as the vision which I saw at the river Chebar; and I shall fall upon my face. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I saw the vision according to the appearance which I had seen when he came to destroy the city: and the appearance was according to the vision which I had seen by the river Chobar: and I fell upon my face. Catholic Public Domain Version And I saw a vision in accord with the form that I had seen when he arrived so that he might destroy the city. And the form was in accord with the sight that I had seen beside the river Chebar. And I fell upon my face. New American Bible The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when he came to destroy the city and like the vision I had seen by the river Chebar—I fell on my face. New Revised Standard Version The vision I saw was like the vision that I had seen when he came to destroy the city, and like the vision that I had seen by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the vision I saw was like the vision which I had seen when I came to announce the destruction of the city, and like the vision which I had seen by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Like the appearance that I saw when I came to destroy the city, and like the appearance that I saw at River Kebar, and I fell on my face OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the appearance of the vision which I saw was like the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city; and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell upon my face. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the vision which I saw was like the vision which I saw when I went in to anoint the city: and the vision of the chariot which I saw was like the vision which I saw at the river Chobar; and I fell upon my face. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Glory of the LORD Returns to the Temple…2and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. 3The vision I saw was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. I fell facedown, 4and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east.… Cross References The vision I saw Ezekiel 40:2 In visions of God He took me to the land of Israel and set me on a very high mountain, on whose southern slope was a structure that resembled a city. Daniel 8:15-17 While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. / And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.” / As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” Revelation 1:10-12 On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, / saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” / Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city Ezekiel 9:3-7 Then the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side. / “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.” / And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! … Ezekiel 10:18-19 Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. / As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. Ezekiel 11:22-23 Then the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them. / And the glory of the LORD rose up from within the city and stood over the mountain east of the city. and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar. Ezekiel 1:1-3 In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. / On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin— / the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him. Ezekiel 1:26-28 Above 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. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Ezekiel 3:12-15 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: “Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!” / It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against one another and the sound of the wheels beside them, a great rumbling sound. / So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me. … I fell facedown, Ezekiel 3:23 So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown. Daniel 10:9-11 I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. / Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. / He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, Ezekiel 1:4-28 I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, / and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. … Revelation 1:12-16 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. … Revelation 4:2-3 At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. / The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. Daniel 10:5-6 I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / 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. Treasury of Scripture And it was according to the appearance of the vision which I saw, even according to the vision that I saw when I came to destroy the city: and the visions were like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face. according to the appearance Ezekiel 1:4-28 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… Ezekiel 8:4 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw in the plain. Ezekiel 9:3 And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the cherub, whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house. And he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writer's inkhorn by his side; to destroy the city. Ezekiel 9:1,5 He cried also in mine ears with a loud voice, saying, Cause them that have charge over the city to draw near, even every man with his destroying weapon in his hand… Ezekiel 32:18 Son of man, wail for the multitude of Egypt, and cast them down, even her, and the daughters of the famous nations, unto the nether parts of the earth, with them that go down into the pit. Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant. the river Ezekiel 1:3 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. Ezekiel 3:23 Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of the LORD stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar: and I fell on my face. Jump to Previous Appearance Appearances Chebar City Destroy Destruction Face Facedown Fall Fell Kebar River Vision VisionsJump to Next Appearance Appearances Chebar City Destroy Destruction Face Facedown Fall Fell Kebar River Vision VisionsEzekiel 43 1. The returning of the glory of God into the temple7. The sin of Israel hindered God's presence 10. The prophet exhorts them to repentance and observation of the law of the house 13. The measures 18. and ordinances of the altar The vision I saw Ezekiel, a prophet and priest, often received divine revelations through visions. These visions were a primary means by which God communicated His messages to Ezekiel, providing insight into spiritual realities and future events. Visions in the Bible often signify a deeper spiritual truth or a forthcoming divine action. was like the vision I had seen when He came to destroy the city and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar I fell facedown Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the recipient of divine visions and messages, tasked with conveying God's words to the Israelites. 2. The Vision This refers to the divine revelation Ezekiel receives, which is consistent with previous visions, particularly those concerning God's glory and judgment. 3. The River Kebar A location in Babylon where Ezekiel received earlier visions, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and revelation. 4. The City Refers to Jerusalem, which faced destruction as a consequence of the Israelites' disobedience and idolatry. 5. God's Glory The manifestation of God's presence, often depicted as a radiant and overwhelming force, central to Ezekiel's visions. Teaching Points The Consistency of God's RevelationGod's messages and visions are consistent and reliable. Just as Ezekiel's visions align with previous ones, we can trust in the unchanging nature of God's word. The Importance of God's Presence The return of God's glory signifies restoration and hope. In our lives, seeking God's presence should be a priority, as it brings guidance and peace. The Response to Divine Revelation Ezekiel's response of falling facedown demonstrates reverence and humility. We should approach God's word with the same attitude, ready to listen and obey. The Consequences of Disobedience The destruction of the city serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls us to examine our lives and align with His will. Hope in Restoration Despite past judgments, God's ultimate plan is one of restoration and renewal. This offers hope and encouragement for personal and communal renewal. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 43:3?2. How does Ezekiel 43:3 emphasize God's glory returning to the temple? 3. What parallels exist between Ezekiel's vision and the earlier visions in Ezekiel? 4. How can we prepare our hearts for God's presence like Ezekiel 43:3? 5. How does Ezekiel 43:3 connect to God's promises in the Old Testament? 6. What practical steps can we take to honor God's glory in our lives? 7. What does Ezekiel 43:3 reveal about God's glory and its significance for believers today? 8. How does Ezekiel 43:3 relate to the concept of divine judgment and mercy? 9. What historical context is essential for understanding Ezekiel 43:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 43? 11. What are the main themes in the Book of Ezekiel? 12. The entire vision of Ezekiel 46 describes a seemingly ideal temple setup; if it was truly God-ordained, why is there no record of it being constructed either in biblical or extra-biblical sources? 13. How can the described tribal boundaries in Ezekiel 48 align with modern geographical realities, given the drastic changes over millennia? 14. Ezekiel 44:2 says the East Gate is permanently shut due to the Lord's presence--what historical or archaeological evidence supports the idea of a gate sealed forever? What Does Ezekiel 43:3 Mean setting the sceneEzekiel is being shown the future temple (Ezekiel 40–42). In 43:1-2 “I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east… and the earth shone with His glory”. The verse we are studying explains why this moment carries such weight for the prophet. the vision I saw was like the vision I had seen • Ezekiel immediately recognizes what he is seeing; it is the same divine glory he has encountered before. • The repetition underscores that God is consistent in His self-revelation: His holiness, majesty, and splendor do not change (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). • Because the earlier visions proved trustworthy, Ezekiel can trust that this new revelation about a restored temple and renewed worship will also be fulfilled literally (Isaiah 55:11). when He came to destroy the city • Ezekiel recalls the vision in chapters 8–11, where God’s glory departed Jerusalem as judgment approached, culminating in the Babylonian destruction foretold in 586 BC (Ezekiel 10:18-19; 11:22-23). • That memory highlights both God’s justice and His mercy. The same glory that once withdrew in judgment now returns in restoration (Psalm 85:10). • It assures Israel that God has not abandoned His covenant promises (Jeremiah 31:35-37; Romans 11:1). and like the visions I had seen by the River Kebar • Ezekiel’s first encounter with God’s glory came by the Kebar Canal in Babylon (Ezekiel 1:1-28). • What seemed distant exile territory became holy ground when God appeared, teaching that His presence is not confined to geographic Jerusalem (Psalm 139:7-10; Acts 7:48-49). • By linking the temple vision to Kebar, God reminds His people in exile that He has been with them all along and will bring them home (Ezekiel 11:16-17). I fell facedown • The only fitting response to divine glory is humble worship (Joshua 5:14; Revelation 1:17). • Ezekiel’s posture models the reverence God deserves from His people, pointing us to approach Him with “reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:28-29). • His fall also signals readiness to receive instruction (Ezekiel 2:1-2); God will now speak about temple ordinances (43:4-12). summary Ezekiel 43:3 ties past, present, and future together. The prophet recognizes the same unchanging, holy glory he saw at Kebar and during Jerusalem’s judgment. God’s return to the temple guarantees that the exile’s sorrow will give way to restoration. The verse calls every reader to remember God’s faithful track record, trust His literal promises, and respond with wholehearted worship. (3) When I came to destroy the city.--That is, to announce its destruction. (Comp. Ezekiel 32:18; Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 6:10; Jeremiah 1:10.)Like the vision that I saw.--Comp. Ezekiel 1:4, &c.; Ezekiel 3:23; Ezekiel 10:15; Ezekiel 10:22. The manifestation of Divine glory to the prophet was the same throughout. . . . Verse 3. - The prophet identifies the vision on which he now looks as the same he had formerly beheld on the hanks of the Chebar, when he came to destroy the city, i.e. when, in obedience to Divine command, he stood forth to announce the destruction of Jerusalem. Ewald and Smend follow the Vulgate. quando venit ut disperderet, in substituting "he," Jehovah, for "I," Ezekiel; but the change is unnecessary, as the prophet's language is perfectly intelligible and quite correct, since "the prophet destroyed the city ideally by his prophecy" (Hitzig), and it is not unusual for Scripture to represent a prophet as himself doing what he is only sent to predict (comp. Ezekiel 4:2; Ezekiel 32:18; Jeremiah 1:10). The prophet's reason for introducing this clause was manifestly the same he had for identifying the visions - to show that, while it was the same Jehovah who had departed from the old temple that was now returning to the new, there was nothing incongruous in the idea that he who in the past had shown himself a God of justice and judgment by overturning and destroying the old, should in the future exhibit himself as a God of grace and mercy by condescending to establish his abode in the new. The impression produced upon the prophet's soul by his vision was the same that had been produced by the former - he fell upon his face in awe and wonder.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The visionוּכְמַרְאֵ֨ה (ū·ḵə·mar·’êh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision I saw רָאִ֗יתִי (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see was like the one הַמַּרְאֶ֜ה (ham·mar·’eh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision I had seen רָאִ֙יתִי֙ (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see when He came בְּבֹאִי֙ (bə·ḇō·’î) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to destroy לְשַׁחֵ֣ת (lə·ša·ḥêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin the city, הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement and like the ones כַּמַּרְאֶ֤ה (kam·mar·’eh) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision I had seen רָאִ֖יתִי (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see by אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the River נְהַר־ (nə·har-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity Kebar. כְּבָ֑ר (kə·ḇār) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3529: Chebar -- a river of Babylon I fell וָאֶפֹּ֖ל (wā·’ep·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie facedown, אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Ezekiel 43:3 NIVEzekiel 43:3 NLT Ezekiel 43:3 ESV Ezekiel 43:3 NASB Ezekiel 43:3 KJV Ezekiel 43:3 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 43:3 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 43:3 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 43:3 French Bible Ezekiel 43:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 43:3 It was according to the appearance (Ezek. 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