How does the sound in Ezekiel 10:5 connect to God's voice in Scripture? The Verse in Focus “The sound of the wings of the cherubim was heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.” (Ezekiel 10:5) Sound That Mirrors the Voice of God • Ezekiel hears an overwhelming roar from angelic wings and immediately likens it to God’s own voice. • Scripture consistently portrays the Lord’s voice in the language of thunder, rushing waters, and shaking earth—sensory experiences that cannot be ignored. Echoes of the Same Voice throughout Scripture • Ezekiel 1:24 – “I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of mighty waters, like the voice of the Almighty.” • Exodus 19:16-19 – At Sinai “there were thunders and lightnings,” and “God answered him with a voice of thunder.” • Psalm 29:3-4 – “The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders…The voice of the LORD is powerful.” • Job 37:2-5 – “Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and to the rumbling that comes from His mouth.” • John 12:28-29 – The Father speaks from heaven; the crowd says it thundered. • Revelation 1:15; 14:2; 19:6 – John hears a voice “like the roar of many waters” and “like mighty peals of thunder.” Why Scripture Uses Such Sound-Language • Majesty – It underscores God’s unparalleled greatness; no earthly sound matches Him. • Authority – A thunderclap allows no debate; when He speaks, creation responds. • Nearness – Loudness signals proximity; the Almighty is not distant but present. • Judgment & Purity – Thunder often accompanies divine judgment (Exodus 9:23) and exposes impurity. • Assurance – For His people, the same voice that shakes nations also secures their futures (John 10:27-28). Lessons Drawn from Ezekiel 10:5 • God’s glory departing the temple is not silent; even in judgment His presence is unmistakable. • Heavenly beings reflect His character—cherubim wings amplify, not replace, the divine voice. • The Lord still speaks with clarity and power through His written Word; the authority Ezekiel heard now reaches us each time we open Scripture. Key Takeaways • The roar in Ezekiel 10:5 is a deliberate scriptural thread connecting multiple revelations of God’s voice. • Every thunderous depiction points to the same unchanging reality: when God speaks, creation trembles and His people listen. |
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