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NASB | Exodus 26:1 "Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twisted linen and blue and purple and scarlet material; you shall make them with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 26:1 "Moreover, you shall make the tabernacle (sacred tent of worship) with ten [interior] curtains of fine twisted linen, and blue, purple, and scarlet fabric; you shall make them with [embroidered] cherubim, the handwork of a skillful craftsman. |
Bible Question: I believe this is the first mention of cherubim in the bible. How did Moses know what cherubim were? Would he be able to tell craftsmen to weave something into the curtains unless he could somehow articulate what they should fashion them after? Also, did God give the name cherubim to the angels? |
Bible Answer: Based on the oldest drawing I've seen with regards to the Ark of the Covenant, and the angels atop it, they looked a lot like Egyptian hieroglyphs. I'm not really good with Hebrew lore, but, I believe they do have texts with extensive descriptions of angels and their hierarchy. There is a little bit of it sprinkled in the bible. Thrones, Powers, Dominions, Angels, Archangels, Cherubim, Seraphim. Not that I've studied it so if anyone out there might correct my errors?? I believe Michael is both an Archangel and a Seraphim while being the Prince of all the angels or angelic army... I would love to see his cave in Italy! Lisa |