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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: The first mentioned about cherubims in the bible is in Ge 3:24 So 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. We know that God speak to Moses regarding cherubim we are sure that God show it to Moses of what cherubim looks like, otherwise you right how could the crafsmen or the worker from Levitas can make it if they dont know how it looks like. God give "title" Cherubim it could be a kind of angels. Because I think angels also have specific name for them i.e. Michael and other angels. Cherub plural cherubim, the name of certain symbolical figures frequently mentioned in Scripture. They are first mentioned in connection with the expulsion of our first parents from Eden (Ge 3:24). There is no intimation given of their shape or form. They are next mentioned when Moses was commanded to provide furniture for the tabernacle (Ex 25:17-20; 26:1,31). God promised to commune with Moses "from between the cherubim" (Ex 25:22). This expression was afterwards used to denote the Divine abode and presence (Nu 7:89; 1Sa 4:4; Isa 37:16; Ps 80:1; 99:1). In Ezekiel's vision (Eze 10:1-20) they appear as living creatures supporting the throne of God. From Ezekiel's description of them (Eze 1:1-28; 10:1-22; 41:18-19), they appear to have been compound figures, unlike any real object in nature; artificial images possessing the features and properties of several animals. Two cherubim were placed on the mercy-seat of the ark; two of colossal size overshadowed it in Solomon's temple. Ezekiel (Eze 1:4-14) speaks of four; and this number of "living creatures" is mentioned in Re 4:6. Those on the ark are called the "cherubim of glory" (Heb 9:5), i.e., of the Shechinah, or cloud of glory, for on them the visible glory of God rested. They were placed one at each end of the mercy-seat, with wings stretched upward, and their faces "toward each other and toward the mercy-seat." They were anointed with holy oil, like the ark itself and the other sacred furniture. The cherubim were symbolical. They were intended to represent spiritual existences in immediate contact with Jehovah. Some have regarded them as symbolical of the chief ruling power by which God carries on his operations in providence (Ps 18:10). Others interpret them as having reference to the redemption of men, and as symbolizing the great rulers or ministers of the church. Many other opinions have been held regarding them which need not be referred to here. On the whole, it seems to be most satisfactory to regard the interpretation of the symbol to be variable, as is the symbol itself. Their office was, (1) on the expulsion of our first parents from Eden, to prevent all access to the tree of life; and (2) to form the throne and chariot of Jehovah in his manifestation of himself on earth. He dwelleth between and sitteth on the cherubim (1Sa 4:4; Ps 80:1; Eze 1:26,28). God bless, Johnny |