Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 1:14

14 And the living creatures ran , and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning .

Angels ministers of the Divine pleasure, as above verse 5.

Were speedy in their motions, this signified by this expression figuratively appli'd to Angels.

Yet verse 9, 12. 'tis said they return'd not, where this seeming contradiction is reconciled, the 9th. and 12th. verse deny their turning aside from their work, this 14th. affirms they returned, i. e. when they had done their work.

Very quick, with vehemency, splendor, and irresistible efficacy.