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Living Creatures

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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As represented by Ezekiel (1-10) and John (Revelation 4 , etc.), are the cherubim. They are distinguished from angels (Revelation 15:7 ); they join the elders in the "new song" (5:8,9); they warn of danger from divine justice (Isaiah 6:3-5 ), and deliver the commission to those who execute it (Ezekiel 10:2,7 ); they associate with the elders in their sympathy with the hundred and forty-four thousand who sing the new song (Revelation 14:3 ), and with the Church in the overthrow of her enemies (19:4).

They are supposed to represent mercy, as distinguished from justice, mercy in its various instrumentalities, and especially as connected with the throne of God, the "throne of grace."

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Living Creatures'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​l/living-creatures.html. 1897.
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