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They had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings [thus]:
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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.
19th Century
Anglican
The hands of a man. —Implying, of course, also human arms. This particular adds to the generally human appearance of the cherubim,…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And [they had] the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides
"Hands of a…
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 …
