Ezekiel 1:1-21 NIV

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:8

8. Hands of a man Each creature had four wings and beneath the wings “the hand of a man” whether two or four hands is not stated. The thing to be noted is the symbolic expression of humanity. Surely Ezekiel could not have dreamed even then of a divine incarnation the hands of a man beneath the activities of the universe? read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:9

9. They turned not when they went Swift and full of activity as they were, there was a calmness and dignity in their movements. There was no hesitancy, no waywardness, no division of purpose; all moved as one, and every one “straight forward.” This active and varied life expressed itself in perfect system and order. Is this symbolic of the calm and quiet way in which all powers, natural and supernatural, fulfill Jehovah’s will? He maketh the “wrath of man” and the guardians of death to... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:10

10. As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face [“appearance,” Gesenius] of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side, etc. Here again is the emphasis of the appearance, human appearance, of this creature of four faces. Ewald well points out that the prophet does not attempt to describe this fourfold unity, but only its likeness. His language constantly shows that he felt the difficulty of understanding the deep reality behind this symbol or “likeness.” (See note... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:11

11. Their wings were in as perfect repose as their faces. Their two uplifted wings, although being used for flight (Ezekiel 1:24), were quiet as those of a bird sailing without effort through the air. Each pair of wings was uplifted to the same plane, so that the wings, though “spread apart,” or “separated,” as the Hebrew states, yet seemed to be joined to each other and thus to form a sort of platform for the crystal firmament on which rested Jehovah’s throne (Ezekiel 1:22-23). A private... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:12

12. The reason of their orderly movements is now given: there was a controlling spirit according to which they moved. All are but parts of one stupendous whole Whose body Nature is, and God the soul. They turned not They did not need to turn. As each side was alike, each could be front, as willed by the spirit, and they could move “straight forward” to any point of the compass without turning. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:13

13. The Greek text seems to be preferable here: “And in the midst of the living creatures was an appearance as of coals of fire burning, as the appearance of torches turning about in the midst of the living creatures,” etc. (LXX.; see also Ezekiel 10:2). The term “coals of fire” is used, Psalms 18:12, of the “fireballs of the thunderstorm,” and in Exodus 20:18, the lightnings are called “torches.” Has this any reference to Isaiah’s vision (Isaiah 6:0), with its altar and coals? St. John also... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:14

14. This verse is probably a marginal gloss (Kautzsch). The Hebrew text is damaged and obscure. This fact did not prevent Mr. Wesley obtaining from it a high spiritual meaning: “They ran into the lower world, to do what was to be done there; and when they had done, returned as a flash of lightning to the upper world, to the vision of God. Thus we should be in the affairs of this world: though we run into them we must not repose in them, but our souls must presently return like lightning to... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:15

15. Wheel A new part of the picture is here introduced. In connection with each living creature is a wheel. The carefulness with which these are described proves their symbolic importance. The wheel is moved by the same spirit as the creature. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:16

16. One wheel was beside each living creature. Each wheel flashed like a precious stone. A wheel in the middle of a wheel Each wheel seemed to be composed of two wheels cutting each other at right angles. Thus each wheel was always facing every point of the compass, and in whatever direction the chariot moved four wheels were running. They, like the chariot, could, without turning, revolve in any direction the spirit indicated. Wesley conceived these wheels as globes or spheres of light,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:17

17. They turned not when they went Of course they revolved, but as each wheel had a double tire, cutting each other transversely, they never needed to turn around when they wished to go at right angles with their present course. Probably these revolving wheels looked like globes of fire, the tires, however, being distinguished by sparkling eyes. Upon Rather, toward. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:10

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:13

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:14

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 1:17

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