When Ezequiel saw the wheel in the sky, what do you think he actually saw?

Answer 1

The context (verse 15) tells us that Ezekiel was looking at four "living creatures" which he later identified as "cherubim" or angels (10:15). They each appeared to have the body of a man, and each had four faces. These were:- 1. a man; 2. a lion; 3. an ox; 4. an eagle (1:10). Associated with each of them, near their feet, was a wheel-like concentration of "wheels within wheels".

Cherubim are a particular race of angels. They can be seen in many places in the Bible from the cherubs (another way of saying cherubim) who guard the way to the tree of life (Genesis 3:24), to their representation by the golden statues which stood on the box in which the Ten Commandments were kept, or the embroidered ones on the curtains in the temple (Exodus 25:19; 2 Chronicles 3:14).

In this vision they are symbolized with four wings, move very fast (with the speed of lightning), and do not have to turn when they move because there is always a face looking the way they want to go! (1:11-14). Ezekiel saw them as the living creatures who carry the platform supporting the blue throne of God on which sits the "Glory of the LORD", the Son of God (Ezekiel 1:26-28).
Ezekiel goes on to tell us that there was with the cherubim a "Man's hand under their wings" (10:8) and this "hand", which is the "hand of God", is the guiding principle in their work. (See Daniel 5:1-6 for a story regarding the "hand of God" where He visited personally to reach one man before he died). The "wheels within wheels" description is an attempt to explain the complexities of the interdependence of the wheels on each other. The phrase is an Old Testament way of saying that we are all parts of a body (1 Corinthians 12). The Spirit of God supplies the "hand" or daily advice, the cherubim guide in the understanding of the word of God, while the wheels (the Christians) do the physical actions on earth.

The "wheels" are also spoken of as having four faces (10:13-14), but in their case the "ox" face is exchanged for the face of a "cherub". They had also high "rings" or rims which were "dreadful", or awesome, in Ezekiel's understanding, and these were "full of eyes" (1:18) which tells us that they are comprised of many people. Groups of people are shown interacting with each other by this picture.
Conclusion:

"Wheels within wheels" is Biblical way of describing the actions made by the people of God under the instruction of angels and the Holy Spirit. It is a very complicated affair but one which is not chaotic! There is order and harmony within the apparent confusion because God has it under His supervision.

Answer 2

He may well have seen nothing at all. People think they see all sorts of things, and later on elaborate on it to themselves until they're convinced they saw amazing things that can't be explained. When challenged, they add details designed to address the challenges, and pretty soon the goal is not to relate what really happened, but rather to tell a dramatic story. Next thing you know, you've got either yet another supernatural tall tale or a religion.

Answer 3

Ezekiel saw four faces inside this wheel. Some scholars think these faces represent the Character of Christ.
The 4 gospels saw Christ as Ezekiel did.
Matthew saw Christ as a Lion -"sovereign King"
Mark saw Christ as an Ox- "servant"
Luke saw the humanity of Christ - Man's face "intelligence"
John saw the diety of Christ - Eagle

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It was a U.F.O. and the four living creatures are again in the Revelation.The burning bush,the pillow of cloud, the transfiguration, the flying scroll all U.F.O.I could go on.

Answer 6

it would be easy to say a UFO, I always wondered as well, but I think he saw a manifestation of the divine.

Answer 7

I couldn't recall it, it would be better if you could have mentioned the portion of the book.

Answer 8

an alien space craft

Answer 9

He just made up stories to get attention............just like Noah did

Answer 10

hallucinations induced by a brain tumor, drugs or malnutrition?