a human face toward the palm tree on the one side, and the face of a young lion toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved on the whole temple all around.
The cherubim carved on these walls, each wearing a man's face on one side and a lion's face on the other, show us the character angels bear in their warfare against darkness: the wisdom of man joined with the courage of a lion, both fixed toward the palm of victory. These ornaments teach us that in the assemblies of God's people, the holy angels are present and active.
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Commenting on Ezekiel 41:12-26
These cherubim represent Gospel ministers: their human face means they are men who deal with men and must be humane and understanding; their lion's face shows the strength and boldness Christ gives them to defend His Gospel and bear up the weak. The palm tree between them signifies their uprightness, patience under burden, and triumph through Christ.
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Eze 41:15-21 Summary Account of the Measurement, the Character, and the Significant Ornaments of the Projecting Portions of the Temple Building. - Eze 41:15. And thus he measured the length of the building in the front of the separate place which was at the back thereof, and its galleries on this side and that side, a hundred cubits, and the inner sanctuary, and the porches of the court; Eze 41:16.
Commenting on Ezekiel 41:15-21