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There was a voice above the expanse that was over their heads: when they stood, they let down their wings.

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Reverence for God's Voice

Commentators highlight that when the voice from heaven speaks, the powerful cherubim immediately stop, stand still, and lower their wings. This action is described as an act of "reverential attention." It powerfully illustrates that when God speaks, all other activity, no matter how important or mighty, must cease in submission to His supreme authority.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 1:25

18th Century

Theologian

A voice from the firmament - Compare Ezekiel 3:12; in the midst of the tumult, are heard articulate sounds declaring the glory of God.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 1:25

19th Century

Bishop

A voice from the firmament.— Rather, from above the firmament, not as proceeding from the firmament itself. This is a new…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 1:25–26

16th Century

Theologian

In a former lecture we said that the Prophet, while magnifying the glory of God, spoke of the firmament, because human minds cannot penetrate to su…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 1:25

17th Century

Pastor

And there was a voice from the firmament that [was] over their
heads
Which was the vo…

Matthew Henry

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…