Ezekiel 1:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 1:4-14

The visions of God which Ezekiel here saw were very glorious, and had more particulars than those which other prophets saw. It is the scope and intention of these vision, 1. To possess the prophet's mind with very great, and high, and honourable thoughts of that God by whom he was commissioned and for whom he was employed. It is the likeness of the glory of the Lord that he sees (Ezek. 1:28), and hence he may infer that it is his honour to serve him, for he is one whom angels serve. He may... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 1:14

And the living creatures ran ,.... Did their work with great readiness and swiftness; so, especially in the latter day, ministers of the Gospel shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased, Daniel 12:4 ; and returned ; for though before it is said, "they turned not when they went", they kept straight on till they had done their work; but when they have done it, then they return, and give an account of it to him that has sent them: and their running and returning are said to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:14

The living creatures ran and returned - They had a circular movement; they were in rapid motion, but did not increase their distance from the spectator. So I think this should be understood. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:14

Verse 14 Here the Prophet explains more clearly what would otherwise be obscure. He says that the living creatures ran, and returned like lightning: by which words he doubtless signifies their amazing swiftness. For lightning (as Christ uses that comparison when he speaks of his own Advent — Matthew 24:27) goes forth from one part of the world and penetrates instantly to the opposite. Since, then, the swiftness of lightning is so great that it reaches in a moment through the immensity of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:1-28

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:4-25

The glory of the Eternal. This marvellous vision, which has correspondences with others to be found in Scripture, must be interpreted in the light of the prophet's peculiar genius and imagination, and in the light of the canons and customs of ancient and Oriental art. To find significance in every detail would be to indulge an idle curiosity; to dismiss the figures as the product of an imagination dissociated from truth would be irrational and irreverent. It is plain that Ezekiel was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:4-28

The providential government of God. This is acknowledged even by some of the ablest expositors to be a most difficult portion of sacred Scripture. Isaac Casaubon says that "in the whole of the Old Testament there is nothing more obscure than the beginning and the end of the Book of Ezekiel." And Calvin "acknowledges that he does not understand this vision." Yet we would humbly and reverently endeavour to set forth what appear to us to be the principal teachings of this marvellous vision.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:5-14

Unseen forms of intelligent ministry. Man is only a part, though an integral part, of the active universe of God. Even inert matter is pervaded by dynamic throes, such as attraction, heat, and electricity; and every part of God's creation is executing, either intelligently or ignorantly, his supreme will. To a heathen monarch he made a startling revelation, "1 girded thee, though thou hast not known me." These cherubic forms (seen first at the gate of Eden, and again in symbol over the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:14

Ran and returned. Compare the "to and fro" of Zechariah 4:10 . The comparison implies at once suddenness (as in Matthew 24:27 ) and overwhelming brightness. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 1:13-14

Ezekiel 1:13-14. As for the likeness of the living creatures Their colour, or aspect; their appearance was like burning coals They were inflamed by the Spirit of God with a holy zeal for his glory, and with indignation against impenitent sinners. This might also be intended as a symbolical declaration, that after the long patience of God, all things now tended to vengeance, and the executing of his judgments upon the Jews; for executing which he would use these angels as ministers. And... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 1:4-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 1:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:4-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:4-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:5-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 1:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 1:13-14

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