10:9-14
We now get more description of this weird contraption with wheels within wheels, along with the cherubim. We are now told that the cherubim have four faces, one like that of a cherub, one like a man, one like a lion and one like an eagle. The earlier vision described one of the faces like an ox, this has been replaced by a cherub. By the way, the common use of the word cherub is hopelessly inaccurate.
10:15-17
Even more description of the weird contraption, with cherubs moving and wheels moving with them. Oh to understand what this is all about!
10:18-22
Now we come to the key part, the glory of the Lord departs from the temple. Perhaps part of the purpose of all this vision stuff is that the departure of the glory of the Lord is such a momentous event. Having the glory there in the first place was a major event, and so is its departure. We must never treat the gospel lightly, but appreciate what a wonderful and magnificent thing it is. Ezekiel is captivated by the vision that he sees.
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