The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man’s, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.
In context
5From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. In front of the throne, seven flaming torches were burning, which are the seven Spirits of God, 6and before the throne was something like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the middle, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and behind. 7The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man’s, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. 8Each of the four living creatures had six wings, and was covered with eyes all around and inside. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” 9And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the one seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
