10:20 This [is] the {i} living being that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they [were] the cherubim.
(i) That is, the whole body of the four beasts or cherubims.
10:20 I knew - Either by special assurance as a prophet, or by comparing them with those which he had often seen in the temple.
10:8-22 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.
