These four living creatures are "in the midst of the throne and around the throne." Exactly what does that mean? It could signify that they are positioned around the throne in such a way that one is standing in the middle of each side. Thus, the translators of Today's English Version paraphrased the original Greek expression in this way "surrounding the throne on each of it's sides." Alternatively, the expression could mean that the four living creatures ae in the central position in heaven where the throne is. Likely, that is why the Jerusalem Bible renders the phrase "in the center, grouped round the throne itself." The important thing is the closeness of the cherubs to Jehovah's throne, comparable to that of the cherubs that Ezekiel saw at each corner of Jehovah's organizational chariot. (Ezekiel 1:15-22) All of this harmonizes with the words of Psalm 99:1: Jehovah himself has become the king. . . . He is sitting upon the cherubs."
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