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Out of the midst of it came the likeness of four living creatures. This was their appearance: they had the likeness of a man.
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Symbolic Angelic Beings
Commentators explain that Ezekiel saw a 'likeness' of living creatures, emphasizing this was a symbolic vision, not a literal depiction. These beings are identified as angels (cherubim), whose defining trait is their intense life and vitality, derived directly from God. Their presence always signifies the immediate and holy presence of God.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Living creatures - The Hebrew word corresponds very closely to the English “beings,” and denotes those who live, whether angels, men (in who…
19th Century
Anglican
The likeness of four living creatures next appeared from this centre of the fiery cloud. The word “likeness” is not without signif…
16th Century
Protestant
I have already explained why God showed four angels to his Prophet in the form of four animals. It was necessary to turn a little aside from the sa…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also out of the midst thereof The fire; or out of the whole that was seen; the whirlwind, cloud, fire, and the brigh…
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 …
