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Equipped for Divine Action
The 'hands of a man' are not just a physical detail but symbolize the capacity for action and work. Commentators like Matthew Henry contrast this with having only wings (speed) but no hands (purposeful action). These beings are equipped to skillfully and effectively carry out God's commands, serving as His active agents.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
Or, They had the hands of a man under their wings on all four sides, just as they had wings and faces on all four sides.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
The hands of a man. —Implying, of course, also human arms. This particular adds to the generally human appearance of the cherubim,…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
Now the Prophet says: hands were under their wings. Since hands are the principal instruments of action, we know that all actions are ofte…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
And [they had] the hands of a man under their wings on their
four sides
"Hands of a…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 1:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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 …