The four living creatures are found in Revelation 4:6–9; 5:6–14; 6:1–8; 14:3; 15:7; and 19:4. The texts that describe these creatures indicate that they are real, actual beings. The four living creatures (literally, “beings”) are a special, exalted order of angelic being, probably cherubim. They stand close to the throne of God. Ezekiel 1:12–20 depicts what are likely the same creatures moving or standing still as they follow the promptings of the Spirit of God.