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=== Cherubim ===
=== Cherubim ===
Cherubim is the plural translation of the singular form of the Hebrew word, "''k@ruwb''", pronounced "''ker-oob''", and is used 91 times in the Old Testament.<ref>Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. [http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/3742.htm 3742.kerub].</ref> The suffix "-im" in Hebrew indicates the plural, whether referring to spirit messengers or names of various peoples or nations. Cherub is singular, cherubim is plural. The KJV reading "cherubim'''s'''" is not proper. While Cherubim appear to be Angels, whether they are a distinct species of them is uncertain. The following traits about them are known, however:
''See also:'' [[Cherubim]]
[[Cherubim]] is the plural translation of the singular form of the Hebrew word, "''k@ruwb''", pronounced "''ker-oob''", and is used 91 times in the Old Testament.<ref>Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. [http://strongsnumbers.com/hebrew/3742.htm 3742.kerub].</ref> The suffix "-im" in Hebrew indicates the plural, whether referring to spirit messengers or names of various peoples or nations. Cherub is singular, cherubim is plural. The KJV reading "cherubim'''s'''" is not proper. While Cherubim appear to be Angels, whether they are a distinct species of them is uncertain. The following traits about them are known, however:
* Guards: They guarded the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve were cast out. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=3|verses=24}}) They were always used, even in statues, to show the guarding of God's Mercy Seat.({{Bible ref|book=Exodus|chap=25|verses=18-22}}, {{Bible ref|book=Exodus|chap=37|verses=7-9}}, {{Bible ref|book=1Samuel|chap=4|verses=4}}, {{Bible ref|book=2Samuel|chap=6|verses=2}})
* Guards: They guarded the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve were cast out. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=3|verses=24}}) They were always used, even in statues, to show the guarding of God's Mercy Seat.({{Bible ref|book=Exodus|chap=25|verses=18-22}}, {{Bible ref|book=Exodus|chap=37|verses=7-9}}, {{Bible ref|book=1Samuel|chap=4|verses=4}}, {{Bible ref|book=2Samuel|chap=6|verses=2}})