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The cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took [of it], and put it into the hands of him who was clothed in linen, who took it and went out.
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Judgment from God's Presence
Commentators explain that the fire for judgment comes from 'between the cherubim'—the very location of God's holy presence. This signifies a terrible shift. The symbols once associated with God's grace and protection are now instruments of His wrath, shattering the false belief that the temple's presence guaranteed unconditional safety.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
One cherub – The “cherub” who stood next to the wheel by the side of which the man stood. The representative of the priestly office now give…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet teaches the purpose of the vision. The Jews thought that they would always be safe and secure under God’s presence; they …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And [one] cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim One of the four living creatures, or …
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The fire being taken from between the wheels, under the cherubim (Ezekiel 1:13), seems to have signified the wrath of God to be execute…
