behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.

whirlwind. Hebrew. ruach = spirit, but it came to be rendered "storm or whirlwind". Note the three symbols of Jehovah's glory, Storm, Cloud, and Fire. Compare Nahum 1:3.Revelation 4:5.

out of the north. See note on Psalms 75:6, and Isaiah 14:13.

infolding itself. taking hold of itself. Revised Version margin, "flashing continually". Human and finite language is unable to find words to express infinite realities. It may mean spontaneous ignition: i.e. without the application of external fire. Compare Exodus 9:24.

colour. Hebrew. "eye". Put by Figure of speech Metonynmy (of Adj evict), App-6, for colour.

amber: or, glowing metal.

out of: or, in.

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