Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Smith's Bible Dictionary Cherubapparently a place in Babylonia from which some persons of doubtful extraction returned to Judea with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:59; Nehemiah 7:61) ATS Bible Dictionary CherubPlural CHERUBIM, an order of celestial beings or symbolical representations often referred to in the Old Testament and in the book of Revelation. The cherubim are variously represented as living creatures, Ezekiel 1:1-28 Revelation 4:1-11; or as images wrought in tapestry, gold, or wood, Exodus 36:35 37:7 Ezekiel 41:25; as having one, two, or four faces, Exodus 25:20 Ezekiel 10:14 41:18; as having two, four, or six wings, 1 Kings 6:27 Ezekiel 1:6 Revelation 4:8; in the simplest form, as in the golden figures above the ark of the covenant; or in the most complex and sublime form, as in Ezekiel's wonderful visions of the glory of God-discerning and ruling all things, and executing irresistibly and with the speed of thought all his wise and just decrees, Ezekiel 1:1-28 10:1-22. The fullest of these descriptions represents the cherub as a winged figure, like a man in form, full of eyes, and with a fourfold head-of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle-with wheels turning every way, and speed like the lightning; presenting the highest earthly forms and powers of creation in harmonious and perfect union, Ezekiel 1:1-28 10:1-22 Revelation 1:4-11. Usually also the cherubim stand in a special nearness to God; they are engaged in the loftiest adoration and service, moving in instant accordance with his will, Psalm 18:10 Ezekiel 1:26 10:20 Revelation 4:1-11; they are seen in the temple inseparably associated with the mercy-seat-made of the same mass of pure gold, Exodus 25:19, bending reverently over the place of God's presence, Psalm 99:1, where he met his people, Numbers 7:89, accepted the blood of atonement, Le 16:14-16, and shone forth as their Savior, Psalm 80:1. Easton's Bible Dictionary Plural cherubim, the name of certain symbolical figures frequently mentioned in Scripture. They are first mentioned in connection with the expulsion of our first parents from Eden (Genesis 3:24). There is no intimation given of their shape or form. They are next mentioned when Moses was commanded to provide furniture for the tabernacle (Exodus 25:17-20; 26:1, 31). God promised to commune with Moses "from between the cherubim" (25:22). This expression was afterwards used to denote the Divine abode and presence (Numbers 7:89; 1 Samuel 4:4; Isaiah 37:16; Psalm 80:1; 99:1). In Ezekiel's vision (10:1-20) they appear as living creatures supporting the throne of God. From Ezekiel's description of them (1;10; 41:18, 19), they appear to have been compound figures, unlike any real object in nature; artificial images possessing the features and properties of several animals. Two cherubim were placed on the mercy-seat of the ark; two of colossal size overshadowed it in Solomon's temple. Ezekiel (1:4-14) speaks of four; and this number of "living creatures" is mentioned in Revelation 4:6. Those on the ark are called the "cherubim of glory" (Hebrews 9:5), i.e., of the Shechinah, or cloud of glory, for on them the visible glory of God rested. They were placed one at each end of the mercy-seat, with wings stretched upward, and their faces "toward each other and toward the mercy-seat." They were anointed with holy oil, like the ark itself and the other sacred furniture.The cherubim were symbolical. They were intended to represent spiritual existences in immediate contact with Jehovah. Some have regarded them as symbolical of the chief ruling power by which God carries on his operations in providence (Psalm 18:10). Others interpret them as having reference to the redemption of men, and as symbolizing the great rulers or ministers of the church. Many other opinions have been held regarding them which need not be referred to here. On the whole, it seems to be most satisfactory to regard the interpretation of the symbol to be variable, as is the symbol itself. Their office was, (1) on the expulsion of our first parents from Eden, to prevent all access to the tree of life; and (2) to form the throne and chariot of Jehovah in his manifestation of himself on earth. He dwelleth between and sitteth on the cherubim (1 Samuel 4:4; Psalm 80:1; Ezek. 1:26, 28). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A mysterious composite being, the winged footstool and chariot of the Almighty, described in Ezekiel i. and x.2. (n.) A symbolical winged figure of unknown form used in connection with the mercy seat of the Jewish Ark and Temple. 3. (n.) One of a order of angels, variously represented in art. In European painting the cherubim have been shown as blue, to denote knowledge, as distinguished from the seraphim (see Seraph), and in later art the children's heads with wings are generally called cherubs. 4. (n.) A beautiful child; -- so called because artists have represented cherubs as beautiful children. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia CHERUBke'-rub (kerubh, Cheroub, Charoub): A place in Babylonia from which people whose genealogies had fallen into confusion went up at the return from exile (Ezra 2:59 Nehemiah 7:61); unidentified. In 1 Esdras 5:36 we read "Charaathalan leading them, and Allar," a phrase that seems to have arisen through confusion of the names in the passages cited above. Strong's Hebrew 3742. kerub -- probably an order of angelic beings... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition probably an order of angelic beings NASB Word Usage cherub (25), cherubim (65). cherub, plural cherubims. ... /hebrew/3742.htm - 6k 3743. Kerub -- a place in Babylon Library Another Cavil Met, IE , the Devil who Instigated Man to Sin ... Demonstration v. --Of Wars. The Carnal Mind Enmity against God Of the Fall of the Devil and the Angels. Whether the Highest Angel among those who Sinned was the Highest ... The Origin of Evil The Origin of Evil. "It is Finished" The Bereavements of the Christian Home. [A] Our Lord's Prayer for his People's Sanctification Thesaurus Cherub (21 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CHERUB. ...Cherub (21 Occurrences). Exodus 25:19 Make one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end. ... /c/cherub.htm - 18k Cherub-addan (1 Occurrence) Cherub-addon (1 Occurrence) Wing (18 Occurrences) Cherubims (19 Occurrences) Cherubs (52 Occurrences) Reaching (22 Occurrences) Ark-cover (21 Occurrences) Mercy-seat (23 Occurrences) Ends (108 Occurrences) Resources What are cherubim? Are cherubs angels? | GotQuestions.orgIs the king of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan? | GotQuestions.org What is the hierarchy of angels? | GotQuestions.org Cherub: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Cherub (21 Occurrences)Exodus 25:19 Exodus 37:8 2 Samuel 22:11 1 Kings 6:24 1 Kings 6:25 1 Kings 6:26 1 Kings 6:27 2 Chronicles 3:11 2 Chronicles 3:12 Ezra 2:59 Nehemiah 7:61 Psalms 18:10 Ezekiel 9:3 Ezekiel 10:2 Ezekiel 10:4 Ezekiel 10:7 Ezekiel 10:9 Ezekiel 10:14 Ezekiel 28:14 Ezekiel 28:16 Ezekiel 41:18 Subtopics Cherub: Name of a Place or Person Related Terms |
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