And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A flash of lightning. —Not only was the appearance of the cherubim so glittering, but also their speed as they ran and returne…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the Prophet explains more clearly what would otherwise be obscure. He says that the living creatures ran, and returned like lightning:

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the living creatures ran Did their work with great readiness and swiftness; so, especially in the latter day, ministe…

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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