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When they went, they went in their four directions: they didn`t turn as they went, but to the place where the head looked they followed it; they didn`t turn as they went.

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God's Unwavering Providence

The wheels move in a straight, undeviating path, symbolizing that God's actions in the world are not random or chaotic. Commentators like Calvin explain that even when events seem confusing or indirect to us, they are guided by God's perfect wisdom and unwavering purpose to accomplish His will.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 10:11

18th Century

Theologian

The head - Either “the leading wheel which the others followed,” or more probably, the head of a cherub (one for all), the description passi…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 10:11–12

16th Century

Theologian

Now, as I have remarked, after the Prophet has granted that some events seem twisted and indirect, and that God acts through winding paths, he then…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 10:11

17th Century

Pastor

When they went, they went upon their four sides Which four sides they had, by being made in the transverse way before men…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 10:8–22

17th Century

Minister

Ezekiel sees the working of Divine providence in the government of the lower world and its affairs. When God is leaving a people in displeasure, an…