CategoryBackground / Angelic Being
Modern Equivalentheavenly beings associated with God’s throne.
KJV Word TypeAngelic being / heavenly creature term
DefinitionHeavenly beings, often depicted as winged creatures, associated with God’s throne and protection, including the cherubim guarding the Garden of Eden.
Key Verses"And he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." (Genesis 3:24); "And the cherubims shall stretch out their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings." (Exodus 25:20)
KJV Usage NoteThe KJV often uses “cherubims” as a plural form, though “cherubim” is already plural in Hebrew-based usage.
Common Misunderstanding“Cherubim” are not merely decorative baby angels; in Scripture they are powerful heavenly beings associated with God’s presence and holiness.
EtymologyFrom Hebrew kerub (plural kerubim).