Albert Barnes Commentary Ezekiel 10:7

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ezekiel 10:7

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ezekiel 10:7

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And the cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim unto the fire that was between the cherubim, and took [thereof], and put it into the hands of him that was clothed in linen, who took it and went out." — Ezekiel 10:7 (ASV)

One cherub – The “cherub” who stood next to the wheel by the side of which the man stood. The representative of the priestly office now gives up his post of reconciliation, and becomes simply a minister of wrath; another sign that God will turn from Jerusalem.