Ezekiel 1:4–28, 10:1–22
The Cherubim: Divine Throne Bearers
Description:
Powerful beings with four: faces, wings, hands, and sets of wheels—everything wreathed in fire and covered in eyes. The cherubim move with lightning, and support the very throne of God.
Classification: Heavenly BeingsDrawn by Cameron Suter
The Cherubim — Heavenly Beings
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THE ENTRY IN BRIEF
Scriptural Account
“I looked, and I saw a windstorm coming out of the north—an immense cloud with flashing lightning and surrounded by brilliant light. The center of the fire looked like glowing metal, and in the fire was what looked like four living creatures. . .” – Ezekiel 1:4-5
The cherubim are first mentioned as guarding the way back to the Garden of Eden with a flaming sword.
Later, God instructs Moses to sculpt two cherubim atop the Ark of the Covenant, but few visual details are recorded.
Eventually, Solomon includes large cherubim within the temple, but again, their appearance is debated.
Finally, Ezekiel witnesses what he calls Cherubim in a series of visions, providing an incredible visual description.
