Ezekiel 1:13
“As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As for the likeness of the living creatures,.... That is, of their bodies; for their faces, feet, hands, and wings are…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Lamps - “like the appearance of” flames. Omit the “and” before “like.” The “bright flames” resembled “coals of fire.” It…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Like burning coals of fire - The whole substance appeared to be of flame; and among them frequent coruscations of fire,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 1:4-14
The visions of God which Ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A slight correction of the text after LXX. is necessary in this verse, which should read as R.V. marg., and in the midst…
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