The living creatures have been described elsewhere in the Bible. The symbolism of the four is much deeper than an oddity with four different faces. These same faces are seen in Revelation 4:6-8. The four faces can be deduced from the placement and battle standards of Israel in the original system of encampment. The advance guard of Judah, Issachar and Zebulun marched under the battle standard of Judah, a Lion. The Tabernacle, brought by the Levites, followed the advance guard. Reuben, Simeon and Gad marched under Reubens banner of a Man. Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin marched under Ephraims standard of the Bull. The rear guard of Dan, together with Asher and Napthali marched under Dans standard of the Eagle. Dan is also pictured with a poisonous snake; they were the sting in the tail.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:03:09 +0000
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