In symbolic language, what is represented by winds?

Answer

Strife, war, commotion. See Jer. 25: 31-33; 49: 36, 37.
NOTE - That winds denote strife and war is evident from the vision itself. As result of the striving
of the winds, kingdoms rise and fall.

What does God design that His Word shall be to us in this world of darkness, sin, and death?
Can there be sin where there is no law?
Of what is the Sabbath commandment a part?
What were the colour and character of the fourth symbol?
What does He say of the teachings of enchanters and sorcerers?
Are the righteous freed from afflictions in this world?
Why are its gates not to be closed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle