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And out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: they had the likeness of a man.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Living creatures - The Hebrew word corresponds very closely to the English “beings,” and denotes those who live, whether angels, men (in who…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The likeness of four living creatures next appeared from this centre of the fiery cloud. The word “likeness” is not without signif…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I have already explained why God showed four angels to his Prophet in the form of four animals. It was necessary to turn a little aside from the sa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Also out of the midst thereof
The fire; or out of the whole that was seen; the whirlwind, cloud, fire, and the brigh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is a mercy to have the word of God brought to us, and a duty to attend to it diligently when we are in affliction. The voice of God came in the …

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