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Glory Wrapped in Mercy
Most commentators see the rainbow surrounding God's throne as a powerful symbol of His covenant mercy, echoing the promise to Noah. This imagery suggests that even when God reveals His awesome glory in preparation for a message of judgment, it is wrapped in His faithfulness and grace. It shows that God's terrifying majesty and His loving-kindness are revealed together.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 1:28
18th Century
Theologian
The rainbow is not simply a token of glory and splendor. The “cloud” and the “day of rain” point to its original message of forgiveness and mercy, …
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 1:28
19th Century
Bishop
As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud (Revelation 10:1). The addition, in the day of rain
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 1:28
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now adds that the likeness of a celestial bow was presented to him, which profane men attribute to their gods, and imagine tha…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 1:28
17th Century
Pastor
As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day
of rain
The rainbow, whi…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 1:26–28
17th Century
Minister
The eternal Son, the second Person in the Trinity, who afterwards took human nature, is indicated here. The first thing observed was a throne. It i…