Topical Encyclopedia The term "Cherub" in the Bible is primarily associated with angelic beings, but it also appears in the context of a place or person, though less frequently. The word "Cherub" (Hebrew: כְּרוּב, kerub) is often used in the plural form "Cherubim" to describe these celestial beings. However, in the context of a place or person, the term takes on a different significance.Cherub as a Place: The Bible does not explicitly mention "Cherub" as a geographical location. However, the presence of cherubim is notably associated with sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden and the Tabernacle, where they serve as guardians or symbols of divine presence. In Genesis 3:24, after Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden, God places cherubim and 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" (Genesis 3:24). Cherub as a Person: The Bible does not provide a direct reference to an individual named "Cherub." However, the term is sometimes used metaphorically or symbolically to describe individuals or entities with attributes akin to those of cherubim. In Ezekiel 28, the prophet speaks of the "anointed cherub who covers," which is often interpreted as a reference to a high-ranking angelic being, possibly Satan before his fall: "You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mount of God; you walked among the fiery stones" (Ezekiel 28:14). This passage, while not naming a person "Cherub," uses the term to describe a being with significant authority and beauty. Symbolic and Theological Significance: In the broader theological context, cherubim are often seen as symbols of God's majesty and holiness. They are depicted as having a role in the divine council and are frequently associated with the throne of God. In the construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple, cherubim were intricately woven into the design, symbolizing the presence and protection of God. For instance, in the Holy of Holies, the Ark of the Covenant was overshadowed by two cherubim: "The cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat" (Exodus 37:9). While the term "Cherub" as a place or person is not explicitly detailed in the biblical text, its symbolic use underscores the themes of divine protection, holiness, and the presence of God among His people. Nave's Topical Index Ezra 2:59And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not show their father's house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel: Nave's Topical Index Nehemiah 7:61 Library The Shameful Sufferer One Saying with Two Meanings Letter Liii. To Paulinus. The Old and New Testaments have Many Things in Common -- Far More ... The Man Christ Jesus Things that Accompany Salvation The Glorious Habitation The Tomb of Jesus "God with Us" Praise for the Gift of Gifts Resources What does it mean that Satan is the accuser? | GotQuestions.orgIs Satan a spirit? | GotQuestions.org Is the devil / Satan a person or a force / personification of evil? | GotQuestions.org Cherub: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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