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The Eyes of Providence
Nearly all commentators agree that the eyes covering the wheels symbolize God's all-seeing providence. This imagery powerfully communicates that God's actions are not random or accidental. Instead, they are guided by infinite wisdom and perfect knowledge, assuring believers that every event is seen and directed by God's sovereign plan.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 1:18
18th Century
Theologian
Rings – The rims (circumference) of the wheels: they were both high and terrible. The “eyes” may have been no more than dazzling spots addin…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 1:18
19th Century
Bishop
Their rings. The same word is used twice in this verse and means what we call the felloes. They were both high and te…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 1:18
16th Century
Theologian
What he says about the circumferences of the wheels may seem superfluous, but he refers to the second clause of the verse, where he says that these…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 1:18
17th Century
Pastor
As for their rings, they were so high, that they were
dreadful
The circles and circum…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 1:15–25
17th Century
Minister
Providence, represented by the wheels, produces changes. Sometimes one spoke of the wheel is uppermost, sometimes another; but the motion of the wh…