When they went, they went upon their four sides: [and] they turned not when they went.
Ver. 17. When they went, they went upon their four sides.] Or, According to their four sides - i.e., through the four parts of the world, as they were moved by the four living creatures.
And they returned not when they went.] But kept on straight forward, without stopping or stepping back. A figure of the constant and consonant harmony which is in all the works of God's providence toward the world, but especially toward his Church. a
a Diod.