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Every one had four faces, and every one four wings; and the likeness of the hands of a man was under their wings.

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Repetition for a Reason

John Calvin explains that the repetition of the cherubim's features—four faces and four wings—was not accidental. It was a deliberate strategy to impress the reality of this divine vision upon a spiritually "dull and perverse" audience that was prone to dismiss prophetic messages. This shows God's persistence in communicating His truth, even to a resistant people.

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Ezekiel

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 10:21

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet appears to dwell on points that are certainly not doubtful. He has already spoken of the four heads; why, then, does he repeat it?

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 10:21

17th Century

Pastor

Every one had four faces apiece Every one of the four living creatures, or cherubim, had four faces; which were the face …

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…