Ezekiel 10:8

"The cherub stretched out his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and took some of it, and put it into the hands of him who was clothed in linen, who took it and went out."

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 10:8, the cherub stretches his hand to take coals of fire from between two cherubim, symbolizing divine authority and judgment. This action would have been a vivid demonstration of God's power and His readiness to carry out His will through His messengers, as the original audience would have understood the significance of fire in both ceremonial and destructive contexts within their religious traditions.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

An explanation following upon the mention of the “hand.” It is characteristic of this chapter that the narrative is interrupted by explanatory comments. The “narrative” is contained inEzekiel 10:1-3,Ezekiel 10:6-7,Ezekiel 10:13,Ezekiel 10:15(first clause), 18, 19; the other verses contain the “interposed explanations.”

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