vision of the burning of the city. (1-7) The Divine glory
departing from the temple. (8-22)
Verses 1-7: The fire being taken from between the wheels, under the
cherubim, ch. (1:13), seems to have signified the wrath of God
to be executed upon Jerusalem. It intimated that the fire of
Divine wrath, which kindles judgment upon a people, is just and
holy; and in the great day, the earth, and all the works that
are therein, will be burnt up.
Verses 8-22: Ezekiel sees the working of Divine providence in the
government of the lower world, and the affairs of it. When God
is leaving a people in displeasure, angels above, and all events
below, further his departure. The Spirit of life, the Spirit of
God, directs all creatures, in heaven and on earth, so as to
make them serve the Divine purpose. God removes by degrees from
a provoking people; and, when ready to depart, would return to
them, if they were a repenting, praying people. Let this warn
sinners to seek the Lord while he may be found, and to call on
him while he is near, and cause us all to walk humbly and
watchfully with our God.
vision of the burning of the city. (1-7) The Divine glory
departing from the temple. (8-22)