The four living creatures are called Angels by many, as in cherubim.
The fact is cherubim does not mean Angel. It means Guard.
It can apply to an Angel doing guard duty, as with the garden of Eden.
But saying the four living creatures are Angels runs into a problem that those saying they are Angels cannot overcome.
Here is the definitions of living creatures.
Clearly means flesh beings when talking about something in heaven.
On the earth it includes blood.
So they are not angels.
What are they?
My personal belief is that they were members of the pre-adamic Company of beings. Specifically those who did not rebel.
Commentaries by CoreIssue
Revelation 15:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.
Strong's Number: 2226
Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
zw/'on of a derivative of (
2198)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Zoon 2:873,290
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
dzo'-on Noun Neuter
Definition
- a living being
- an animal, brute, beast
Strong's Number: 2198
Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
zavw a primary verb
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Zao 2:832,290
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
dzah'-o Verb
Definition
- to live, breathe, be among the living (not lifeless, not dead)
- to enjoy real life
- to have true life and worthy of the name
- active, blessed, endless in the kingdom of God
- to live i.e. pass life, in the manner of the living and acting
- of mortals or character
- living water, having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul
- metaph. to be in full vigour
- to be fresh, strong, efficient,
- as adj. active, powerful, efficacious