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 What do those creatures picture? A vision reported by another prophet, Ezekiel, helps us to find the answer. Ezekiel saw Jehovah enthroned on a celestial chariot, which was accompanied by living creatures embodying characteristics similar to those  described by John.  (Ezekiel 1:5-11, 22-28) Later Ezekiel again saw that the chariot throne accompanied by the living creatures.  This time, however. he referred to the living creatures as cherubs. (Ezekiel 10:9-15)  The four living creatures that John sees must represent the the many cherubs of God-Creatures of high rank in His spirit organization.   John would not think  it unusual to see cherubs  positioned  so close to Jehovah's person, since in the ancient tabernacle arrangement two cherubs of gold were displayed upon the lid of the ark of the covenant, which represented Jehovah's throne.  From between these cherubs, Jehovah's voice is issued commandments to the nation. - EXODUS 25:22; PSALM 80:1.

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