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.