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As for their rims, they were high and dreadful; and they four had their rims full of eyes round about.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rings – The rims (circumference) of the wheels: they were both high and terrible. The “eyes” may have been no more than dazzling spots addin…
19th Century
Anglican
Their rings. The same word is used twice in this verse and means what we call the felloes. They were both high and te…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for their rings, they were so high, that they were dreadful The circles and circum…
Providence, represented by the wheels, produces changes. Sometimes one spoke of the wheel is uppermost, sometimes another; but the motion of the wh…
