And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD'S house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The cherubim (or chariot) had stood first on the threshold of the temple door, and there received the glory of the Lord. They then lifted their win…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Mounted up from the earth. —In Ezekiel 10:3, the cherubim stood by the right side of the house, and in Ezekiel 10:18,

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the Prophet teaches us what is the principal point in the vision: namely, that God had deserted the temple. For we know with what confidence t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the cherubim lifted up their wings As birds do, when they are about to remove and fly away; these being upon the moti…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Ezekiel sees the working of Divine providence in the government of the lower world and its affairs. When God is leaving a people in displeasure, an…

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