Introduction:
Cherubims are a class of angelic beings mentioned frequently in the Bible, known for their close association with the presence and glory of God. They are depicted as guardians of sacred spaces and are often associated with divine majesty and holiness.

Biblical References and Descriptions:
The first mention of cherubims is found in Genesis 3:24, where they are placed by God at the east of the Garden of Eden, along with a flaming sword, to guard the way to the tree of life: "So He drove out the man and stationed cherubim on the east side of the Garden of Eden, along with a whirling sword of flame to guard the way to the tree of life" .

In the construction of the Tabernacle, cherubims are prominently featured. God instructed Moses to make two cherubims of gold for the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant: "And make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat" (Exodus 25:18). These cherubims faced each other with their wings spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat, symbolizing the divine presence.

The cherubims are also intricately woven into the curtains of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, as described in Exodus 26:1 and 1 Kings 6:29. In Solomon's Temple, large cherubims were crafted from olive wood and overlaid with gold, standing in the inner sanctuary: "In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood" (1 Kings 6:23).

Ezekiel's Vision:
The prophet Ezekiel provides one of the most detailed descriptions of cherubims in his visions. In Ezekiel 1:5-11, he describes them as having four faces—of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle—and four wings. Their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and they moved with the spirit. Ezekiel 10 further elaborates on their role and appearance, associating them with the glory of God departing from the Temple.

Role and Symbolism:
Cherubims are often seen as guardians of God's holiness and glory. Their presence in the Holy of Holies, the most sacred part of the Tabernacle and Temple, underscores their role as protectors of divine sanctity. They are also depicted as bearers of God's throne, as seen in Ezekiel's vision, where they are described as supporting the divine chariot.

In the broader biblical narrative, cherubims symbolize the intersection of heaven and earth, representing the divine presence among God's people. Their imagery conveys the majesty, power, and holiness of God, serving as a reminder of His transcendence and immanence.

Theological Significance:
Cherubims hold significant theological importance as they emphasize the holiness and inaccessibility of God apart from His provision. Their role as guardians of the Garden of Eden and the Holy of Holies highlights the separation between God and humanity due to sin, while also pointing to the hope of reconciliation through divine intervention.

In Christian theology, cherubims are often associated with worship and adoration of God, reflecting the heavenly reality of God's eternal glory. Their depiction in Scripture serves as a powerful reminder of the reverence due to God and the sacredness of His presence.5502. Cheroubin -- Cherubim, heavenly beings who serve God
... cherubims. Plural of Hebrew origin (kruwb); "cherubim" (ie Cherubs or kerubim) --
cherubims. see HEBREW kruwb. (cheroubin) -- 1 Occurrence. 5501, 5502. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5502.htm - 6k3742. kerub -- probably an order of angelic beings
... cherub, plural cherubims. Of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure --
cherub, (plural) cherubims. 3741, 3742. kerub. 3743 . Strong's Numbers.
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He Ascended into Heaven, and Sitteth on the Right Hand of the ...
... Of Him also it is said, "Who buildeth up His ascent in heaven." And again, "Who
hath ascended above the cherubims, flying upon the wings of the winds." Ps. ...
/.../31 he ascended into heaven.htm

Concerning the Condition of Man in the Fall.
... So he drove out the man, and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden cherubims,
and a flaming sword, which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of ...
/.../proposition iv concerning the condition.htm

Of the Building of this Temple
... He also dedicated for the most secret place, whose breadth was twenty cubits, and
length the same, two cherubims of solid gold; the height of each of them was ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 of the building.htm

Psalm XCIX.
... 3. "He who sitteth between the cherubims:" thou dost understand, "He is King: let
the earth be stirred up."...The Cherubim is the seat of God, as the Scripture ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xcix.htm

Man's Chief End
... divine worship God is very jealous of; it is the apple of his eye, the pearl of
his crown; which he guards, as he did the tree of life, with cherubims and a ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/1 mans chief end.htm

Deliverance from Assyria
... "O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims," Hezekiah pleaded,
"Thou art the God, even ... Thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 30 deliverance from assyria.htm

The Strait Gate;
... Why, they had sinned; and therefore God "placed at the east of that garden cherubims,
and a flaming sword, which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the strait gate.htm

Book 8 Footnotes
... [8] Josephus says here that the cherubims were of solid gold, and only five cubits
high, while our Hebrew copies [1 Kings 6;23, 28] say they were of the olive ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 8 footnotes.htm

The Rent Veil
... It was made of "fine twined linen, with Cherubims of cunning work." This gives the
idea of a substantial fabric, a piece of lasting tapestry, which would have ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 34 1888/the rent veil.htm

The Gospel Day Seen in Prophecy.
... his life. Cherubims and a flaming sword prevented his return to the tree
of life, which stood in the midst of the garden. The apostle ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /the gospel day seen in.htm

Cherubims (19 Occurrences)
...Cherubims (19 Occurrences). Hebrews 9:5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing
the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. (KJV). ...
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Cherubim (63 Occurrences)
... of the Septuagint, "cherubim" was used in the earlier English versions, also as
a singular, hence, the plural was made to sound "cherubims." The etymology of ...
/c/cherubim.htm - 40k

Flaming (40 Occurrences)
... Genesis 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of
Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of ...
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Dwellest (27 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 37:16 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims,
thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou ...
/d/dwellest.htm - 14k

Mercyseat (1 Occurrence)
... Mercyseat (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 9:5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing
the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. (KJV). ...
/m/mercyseat.htm - 9k

Planks (9 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 41:25 And there were made on them, on the doors of the temple, cherubims
and palm trees, like as were made upon the walls; and there were thick planks ...
/p/planks.htm - 9k

Particularly (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Hebrews 9:5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat;
of which we cannot now speak particularly. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Cherubim's (1 Occurrence)

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Firmament (17 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 10:1 Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head
of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the ...
/f/firmament.htm - 13k

Colour (22 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 10:9 And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, one wheel
by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of ...
/c/colour.htm - 21k

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