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This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river Chebar; and I knew that they were cherubim.

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The God of Israel Revealed

Commentators like Calvin and Gill highlight a profound theological truth here. The figure on the throne, appearing in human form and identified as 'the God of Israel,' is understood to be a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. This affirms Christ's full deity and His identity as the God who covenants with His people.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 10:20

18th Century

Theologian

In this departure of the glory of the Lord from the temple, the seer recognizes for the first time the full meaning of the vision which he had seen…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 10:20

16th Century

Theologian

He repeats what we have seen before, namely, that one vision was offered twice because God wished to mark distinctly what otherwise would have been…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 10:20

17th Century

Pastor

This [is] the living creature that I saw under the God of
Israel, by the river of Chebar

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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…