Cherubim Who Protects Holy Places
Did you know that the wings of cherubim angels also have eyes?
Yes, that’s right, God has given four wings to the Cherubim angels and there are eyes on these wings. The purpose of these eyes is to cover every corner of the world and keep watch everywhere.
Introduction
Cherubim are a very special type of angel. Their job is to protect God’s holy places to protect them from all kinds of evil. In addition, Cherubim are very close to God’s power and have a different personality among angels. In terms of strength, they are very powerful. Their shapes are also very different. We will read their details further.
Role of Cherubim
Cherubim are mentioned in the Bible and when we read these verses, we realize that Cherubim are a very special type of angels that God has placed to guard the holy places. God did this so that the holy places can be protected from all kinds of evil, like the protection of the garden of paradise has been given to them. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate from the tree that God had forbidden, God threw them out of Paradise to punish them for their disobedience. After expelling them from Paradise, God appointed Cherubim as its guardian so that Adam and Eve could not enter back into the Garden. Similarly, God imposes their duties on other holy places to protect them from the evil of humans, devils and ghosts.
Verse
He drove out the humans, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a sword flaming and turning to guard the way to the tree of life. (Genesis 3:24)
Responsibility of Cherubim
The main function of Cherubim is to protect the sacred places of God so that no one can violate it. Therefore, the main job of cherubim angels is to protect these places and protect them from all kinds of offensiveness. In addition, they stand in front of God’s throne, which suggests that they are very close angels of God. They praise God all the time so that they can express the greatness of God. Because God is very high, unique, worthy of praise and very merciful, therefore it is necessary to glorify Him. These angels continue to glorify God’s greatness and thank Him. The action of the cherubim is also a reminder to us that we should praise the God who has blessed us so much because He is worthy of it.
Verse
And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and inside. Day and night without ceasing they sing,
“Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” (Revelation 4:8)
Verse
Reference: (Ezekiel 10)
Appearance of Cherubim
Cherubim’s face is not like that of other angels. God has given them different appearances that show their different characteristics. There are four types of cherubim appearances, including bull, human, eagle and lion. Each appearance represents different powers like human shape represents wisdom, bull shape represents strength and lion shape represents courage. Also, the shape of an eagle signifies swift flight. In addition to having different forms of cherubim, God gave them four types of wings. Apart from wings they also have hands. After these characteristics, it is not difficult to guess that cherubim are very powerful types of angels. That is why they are placed for protection so that when someone attacks God’s holy places, these angels can fight them.
Verse
In the middle of it was something like four living creatures. This was their appearance: they were of human form. Each had four faces, and each of them had four wings. Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the sole of a calf’s foot, and they sparkled like burnished bronze. Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. And the four had their faces and their wings thus: their wings touched one another; each of them moved straight ahead, without turning as they moved. As for the appearance of their faces: the four had the face of a human being, the face of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the left side, and the face of an eagle; such were their faces. Their wings were spread out above; each creature had two wings, each of which touched the wing of another, while two covered their bodies. (Ezekiel 1:5-11)
Verse
And in front of the throne there is something like a sea of glass, like crystal. Around the throne, and on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and back: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with a face like a human, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle. And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and inside. Day and night without ceasing they sing, “Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty, who was and is and is to come. (Revelation 4:6-8)
Relationship of Cherubim With Ark of Covenant
If we talk about the Ark of the Covenant, it is well known that the Ark of the Covenant is located in a holy place that was built during the reign of Solomon. The Ark of the Covenant contains the staff of Moses and the tablets from God. On top of the Ark, some idols were made which are associated with the figures of Cherubim. Moreover, Cherubim are also the guardians of the Ark of the Covenant. In addition, the presence of the Ark and the idols of Cherubim mean that God and His Throne are also present among us, but we do not see them and human intelligence is beyond them.
Verse
You shall make two cherubim of gold; you shall make them of hammered work at the two ends of the cover. Make one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other; of one piece with the cover you shall make the cherubim at its two ends. The cherubim shall spread out their wings above, overshadowing the cover with their wings. They shall face one to another; the faces of the cherubim shall be turned toward the cover. You shall put the cover on the top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the covenant that I am giving you. There I will meet with you, and from above the cover, from between the two cherubim that are on the ark of the covenant, I will tell you all that I am commanding you for the Israelites. (Exodus 25:18-22)
Verse
In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olivewood, each ten cubits high. Five cubits was the length of one wing of the cherub and five cubits the length of the other wing of the cherub; it was ten cubits from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other. The other cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same measure and the same form. The height of one cherub was ten cubits, and so was that of the other cherub. He put the cherubim in the innermost part of the house; the wings of the cherubim were spread out so that a wing of one was touching the one wall and a wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall; their other wings toward the center of the house were touching wing to wing. He also overlaid the cherubim with gold. (1 Kings 6:23-28)
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Conclusion
Cherubim are also a type of angel and the shapes and faces of these angels are also very different. Each form shows that the cherubim angels are very powerful and their job is to protect God’s holy places. Apart from this, they praise God all the time. From his personality we get advice that we should continue to praise and glorify the God who created us so that we can thank Him.
Verse
Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail. (Hebrews 9:5)
Verse
The Lord is king; let the people tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! (Psalm 99:1)
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He rode on a cherub and flew; he came swiftly upon the wings of the wind. (Psalm 18:10)
