And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard [even] to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.

Ver. 5. And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard.] As applauding Christ's act, and rejoicing thereat.

As the voice of the Almighty God,] i.e., As thunder. Psa 29:3 Hereby might also be signified insignis et insolita mutatio in urbe, a notable noise that should be made in the city by clattering of arms, neighing of horses, roaring of enemies, &c. The Hebrew word here used is Shaddai, which signifieth vastatorem et victorem, saith Aben Ezra, a waster and a victor.

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