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Ezekiel 1:13

Western Saints

Jerome

And the likeness of the creatures, and their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of torches. This was the vision running among the creatures, a gleam of fire, and lightning coming forth from the fire. And the creatures went and returned like the flashing of lightning. LXX: And in the midst of the creatures a vision like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches running among the creatures; and a gleam of fire, and lightning came forth from the fire. …

Commentary on Ezekiel ↗

Gregory the Dialogist

It follows: "And the likeness of the living creatures, and their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps." Fire of burning coals and of lamps is compared to the appearance of the living creatures. For whoever touches a coal is set on fire, because he who clings to a holy man receives from the constancy of seeing him, from the practice of speaking with him, and from the example of his work, so that he is kindled in the love of truth, flees the darkness of his sins, burns with desire for the light, …

Homilies on Ezekiel, Book 1, Homily 5 ↗