Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ezekiel 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings.”
Ezekiel 1:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 1:8
The cherubim having 'hands of a man under their wings' reveals capacity for purposeful work directed by intelligence. Hands represent agency and action; wings represent swift obedience. The combination shows heavenly beings serve God with both rapid response and skillful execution. The hands being 'on their four sides' indicates omnidirectional capability—nothing in God's service escapes their reach. This pictures the comprehensive nature of divine providence working through angelic ministry.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 1:8
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“and every one four wings; and the likeness of the hands of a man was under their wings.”
“having a live coal in his hand”
“and stood over the cherubim.”
“they went in their four directions: they didn't turn as they went”
“they went in their four directions: they didn't turn when they went.”
“and said”
“and took [of it]”
“and took me by a lock of my head; and the Spirit lifted me up between earth and the sky”