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Ezekiel 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ezekiel 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.”
Ezekiel 1:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 1:5
The 'four living creatures' (arba chayyot) introduce the cherubim who bear God's throne-chariot, though they're not identified as cherubim until Ezekiel 10:20. The phrase 'likeness of four living creatures' employs demut (likeness/resemblance), emphasizing that what Ezekiel sees approximates reality beyond human categories. The repeated use of 'likeness' throughout chapter 1 (appearing 10 times) indicates the inadequacy of language to capture transcendent glory. These beings combine features of humanity ('likeness of a man'), lions (royalty/strength), oxen (service/strength), and eagles (swift...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 1:5
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“similar to crystal. In the midst of the throne”
“as the appearance of a sapphire{or”
“A choenix{A choenix is a dry volume measure that is a little more than a litre (a little more than a quart).} of wheat for a denarius, and three choenix of barley for a denarius! Don't damage the oil and the wine!”