Cherubim

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The plural of the Hebrew word CHERUB, the origin of which is doubtful. They were symbolic living creatures Ezekiel saw (i. 5) by the river Chebar supporting of God’s throne and connected with the actings of that throne in righteousness and judgment (Gen. 3; Psa. 18; Ezek. 10). The Seraphim, on the contrary, are described as above the throne (Isa. 6) and are connected with actions of mercy and peace. The apparent union of these two creatures (after the cross of Christ) in the four beasts of Rev. 4 shows that mercy and truth have met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other (Psa. 85:1010Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. (Psalm 85:10)).