Four beasts or living creatures

Symbol

Meaning

Heavenly beings with special responsibilities

Scripture References

Revelation 4:6-9; 14:3; 19:4

see also: Revelation 5:8-10; 6:1-7

Image credits: By Zakariya al-Qazwini - This file was derived from:Muhammad ibn Muhammad Shakir Ruzmah-'i Nathani - The First Two of the Four Carriers of the Firmament (Animal and Angelic) - Walters W65943A - Full Page.jpg:Muhammad ibn Muhammad Shakir Ruzmah-'i Nathani - The Second Two Carriers of the Firmament (Lion and Vulture) - Walters W65943B - Full Page.jpg:, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=149489155