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It was made with cherubim and palm-trees; and a palm-tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces;

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Symbols of Heavenly Dwellers

The temple walls were decorated with alternating cherubim and palm trees, echoing the design of Solomon's temple. Commentators like John Gill suggest this imagery is deeply symbolic: the cherubim represent the angelic host, while the palm trees, known for their uprightness, represent righteous believers. This pattern beautifully depicts saints and angels dwelling together in God's holy presence.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 41:18

18th Century

Theologian

On the symbolism of the "cherubim," see the note on Ezekiel 1:1...

Every cherub had two faces—not as in Ezekiel 1:0, "four faces." Th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 41:18

19th Century

Bishop

With cherubims and palm trees.Ezekiel 41:18–21 describe the interior ornamentation of the Temple, which was…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 41:18

17th Century

Pastor

And it was made with cherubim and palm trees
That is, all the wall of the house round about was ornamented with thes…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 41:1–26

17th Century

Minister

After the prophet had observed the courts, he was brought to the temple. If we attend to instructions in the plainer parts of religion, and profit …