How does the description in Ezekiel 1:24 connect to Revelation 1:15? The Verses Side by Side Ezekiel 1:24: “When they moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.” Revelation 1:15: “His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.” What Ezekiel Heard • The cherubim’s wings create a deafening sound, compared to: – “the roar of many waters” – “the voice of the Almighty” – “the tumult of an army” • The imagery underlines divine majesty and unstoppable power. • Ezekiel is experiencing the audible glory surrounding God’s throne. What John Heard • John describes the glorified Christ; His voice alone matches “the roar of many waters.” • The phrase links Jesus directly to the audible presence Ezekiel associated with “the Almighty.” • The same overwhelming sound now flows from the risen Son of Man, showing His full deity. Connecting the Two • Identical wording (“roar of many waters”) forms a bridge between Old and New Testament visions. • Ezekiel hears the sound around God’s throne; John hears it from Jesus Himself—affirming that Jesus shares the throne’s authority. • Both prophets encounter the same heavenly reality: the sheer, irresistible force of God’s presence. Layers of Meaning in “Many Waters” • Immensity—waterfalls or pounding surf drown out all other sounds. • Power—unstoppable, uncontainable, evoking awe (Psalm 29:3; Psalm 93:4). • Purity—waters cleanse, just as God’s voice purifies and judges. • Universality—waters cover the earth; God’s word reaches every corner (Habakkuk 2:14). Additional Echoes in Scripture • Psalm 29:3: “The voice of the LORD is over the waters… the LORD is heard over many waters.” • Ezekiel 43:2: “His voice was like the roar of many waters.” • Revelation 14:2; 19:6: heavenly voices likened to “many waters,” underscoring divine authority. Takeaway • The identical phrase in Ezekiel 1:24 and Revelation 1:15 is no accident; it highlights a single, continuous revelation of God’s glory. • What surrounded God’s throne in Ezekiel bursts forth from Jesus in Revelation, confirming His deity, His authority, and His irresistible voice that commands worship and obedience. |
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