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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:6

The cherubim. "In the midst … were four living ones full of eyes before and behind." There can scarce be a doubt that these mysterious beings are the same as in the Old Testament are called "cherubim." Who and what they were, and what they have to teach us, is an inquiry not without difficulty, but assuredly of much interest and profit. Let us, therefore— I. REVIEW THE SCRIPTURE NOTICES OF THE CHERUBIM . They are mentioned in connection: 1 . With the expulsion of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:6-8

The song of the living creatures. Here is represented the praise of the Divine Name by the universal creature life. The highest, the cherubic forms, speak for all. It is a representative song. "All thy works praise thee, O God;" "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord." I. THE SONG OF THE UNIVERSAL CREATURE - LIFE IS A CEASELESS SONG . "They have no rest day and night" That which is represented is that which should and which shall be. It is the ideal.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:7

And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. (Upon "beast" ( ζῶον ), see on Revelation 4:6 . For the signification, see also above on Revelation 4:6 .) Whether there was any difference in the forms as a whole, or whether the difference consisted chiefly or solely in the thee, cannot be certainly known. Each being is symbolical of some class or some quality of which it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:8

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within. The stop should probably be after wings: are full of eyes about and within. In Isaiah 6:2 we have "six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly." These actions appear to indicate reverence, humility, obedience. The eyes denote ceaseless activity. And they rest not day and night, saying. In the Authorized Version "day and night" is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:9

And when those beasts give ; or, and as often as the living belongs shall give. The expression has a frequentative force, and also points to a continued repetition of the act in the future; perhaps a contrast to the past, since before the redemption the Church, as being of the whole world, could not join in the adoration. Glory and honour and thanks . The Eucharistic hymn recognizes the glory and honour which are the inseparable attributes of God, and renders the thanks due to him from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:9-11

The Church's song of praise. The elders speak for all and appear for all. In them all are present. As is promised again and again, the Church surrounds the throne. It is the sign of the Church's recognition and highest honour. I. THE SUBJECT OF THE SONG . That of "the living creatures" is "the Lord God," the Almighty, the Ever-living. The subject of the Church's song is the creative power of God, in recognition of which "glory, honour, and power" are ascribed. It is the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:6

And before the throne there was a sea of glass - An expanse spread out like a sea composed of glass: that is, that was pellucid and transparent like glass. It is not uncommon to compare the sea with glass. See numerous examples in Wetstein, in loco. The point of the comparison here seems to be its transparent appearance. It was perfectly clear - apparently stretching out in a wide expanse, as if it were a sea.Like unto crystal - The word “crystal” means properly anything congealed and pellucid,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:7

And the first beast was like a lion - A general description has been given, applicable to all, denoting that in whatever form the divine government is administered, these things will be found; a particular description now follows, contemplating that government under particular aspects, as symbolized by the living beings on which the throne rests. The first is that of a lion. The lion is the monarch of the woods, the king of beasts, and he becomes thus the emblem of dominion, of authority, of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:8

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him - An emblem common to them all, denoting that, in reference to each and all the things here symbolized, there was one common characteristic - that in heaven there is the utmost promptness in executing the divine commands. Compare Isaiah 6:2; Psalms 18:10; Psalms 104:3; Jeremiah 48:40. No mention is made of the manner in which these wings were arranged, and conjecture in regard to that is vain. The seraphim, as seen by Isaiah, had each one... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:9

And when those beasts give glory ... - As often as those living beings ascribe glory to God. They did this continually Revelation 4:8; and, if the above explanation be correct, then the idea is that the ways and acts of God in his providential government are continually of such a nature as to honor him. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:6-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 4:9-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:9

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