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As for the likeness of their faces, they had the face of a man; and they four had the face of a lion on the right side; and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four had also the face of an eagle.
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Symbols of Perfect Service
Commentators explain that the four faces represent a combination of the highest created qualities. They symbolize the intelligence of a man, the strength and boldness of a lion, the patient diligence of an ox, and the swift, far-seeing perspective of an eagle. These attributes characterize the angelic beings who serve God, showcasing their perfection in carrying out His will.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Each living creature had four faces—in front, the face of a man, that of a lion on the right side, that of an ox on the left side, and that of an e…
19th Century
Anglican
On the right side ... on the left side. — The apparent obscurity of this description is due only to the punctuation in the English…
16th Century
Protestant
He now turns to the faces or countenances of the living creatures themselves. The face is properly used with reference to the whole body, but the P…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man For these living …
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 …
