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The Face of a Cherub Explained
Commentators note that the 'face of a cherub' in this verse replaces the 'face of an ox' from the vision in chapter 1. This change is seen not as a contradiction but as a clarification. Scholars suggest this explicitly identifies the powerful, ox-like creature as an angelic cherub, emphasizing its role as a strong servant of God. The name 'cherub' itself may even be linked to the ancient word for 'ploughing,' directly connecting it to the ox.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 10:14
18th Century
Theologian
The first face: The face of the first was the face of the cherub, and the face of the second was the face of a man, and the third the fa…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 10:14
16th Century
Theologian
Now Ezekiel considers the animals themselves, which he now declares to be cherubim, but in a different form from the one in the sanctuary. In the f…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 10:14
17th Century
Pastor
And everyone had four faces
That is, everyone of the wheels, for of these the words are continued; and which agrees …
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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…