In this vision "four living creatures" appear, having unusual faces, but each with the general appearance of a man. The main purpose of the vision is twofold--to commision Ezekiel for service, and impress upon him the need for assimilation the words God spoke to him and giving them to the people. Note "the roll of a book" which he ate in his vision (3:1). The unswerving obedience to God's will of the creatures symbolized the obedience expected of Ezelkiel. Their movement as a single unit is the picture of God's will perfectly executed. Ezekiel and Revelation are often alike in symbolism. "The man" upon the throne (1:26) is the Son of God. The "bow that is in the cloud" spoke of the covenant God made with Noah (1:28). The "fire" (1:4,13,27) bespoke God's Spirit. In Revelation, all these appear. Christ figures prominently in all the symbolism.
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