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The Speed of Divine Will
All commentators agree that the creatures' movement, like a flash of lightning, symbolizes the incredible speed and immediate readiness of God's heavenly agents. As John Calvin notes, just as lightning crosses the sky in an instant, these beings are instantly prepared to obey God's commands in any direction.
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Ezekiel
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 1:14
19th Century
Bishop
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
On Ezekiel 1:14
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet explains more clearly what would otherwise be obscure. He says that the living creatures ran, and returned like lightning:
John Gill
On Ezekiel 1:14
17th Century
Pastor
And the living creatures ran Did their work with great readiness and swiftness; so, especially in the latter day, ministe…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 1:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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 …