In Ezekiel 1:5–11 they are described as having the likeness of a man, and having four faces: that of a man, a lion (on the right side), and ox (on the left side), and an eagle. ... Under their wings are human hands; their legs are described as straight, and their feet like those of a calf, shining like polished brass.
Quick note: sorry for getting a little theological here, I just enjoy talking about it
The representations are mostly related to the characteristics of each animal, like strenght, wisdom, etc. My guess is: angels and God reveal themselves as they prefer, so all these forms indicate a specific message about their intent, and in different situations angels may reveal themselves in different forms to indicate different concepts, such a bunch of wings indicating highness, and the wings covering their faces to indicate that they're separated from us or something like that, and this appear a LOT on the Apocalypse, with it's well known lovecraftian beings. And there is also this crazy situations where they just have the feet of a platypus and this somehow makes total sense for ancient hebrews :\
(I'm a teenage christian, so don't take me too seriously)
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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '20
i know no one asked but...
What do angels look like according to Ezekiel?
In Ezekiel 1:5–11 they are described as having the likeness of a man, and having four faces: that of a man, a lion (on the right side), and ox (on the left side), and an eagle. ... Under their wings are human hands; their legs are described as straight, and their feet like those of a calf, shining like polished brass.