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What Does the Bible Say About Cherubim?

28 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Cherubim in the Bible

Discover 28 Bible verses about cherubim. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on cherubim, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

28
Total Verses
27
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Cherubim

  1. 1
    Genesis 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.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 25:18
    And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 25:19
    And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof. of: or, of the matter of the mercy seat
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 25:20
    And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 26:1
    Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet : with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. of cunning: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 26:31
    And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
    KJV
  7. 7
    Exodus 36:8
    And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet : with cherubims of cunning work made he them.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Exodus 36:35
    And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Exodus 37:7
    And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat; on: or, out of, etc
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ezekiel 1:5
    Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.
    KJV

Subtopics of Cherubim

Eastward of the garden of Eden
In the tabernacle
The ark of the covenant rested beneath the wings
Figures of, embroidered
On the walls of the tabernacle
And on the curtain
In the temple
Figures of
On the curtain
On the walls
On the lavers
In Ezekiel's vision of the temple
FIGURATIVE
SYMBOLICAL
Animated by the Spirit of God
Bases of brazen lavers
Called the cherubim of glory
Curtains of the tabernacle
Doors of the temple
Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cherubim? (27 Verses)

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.
And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof. of: or, of the matter of the mercy seat
And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet : with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. of cunning: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer
And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet : with cherubims of cunning work made he them.
And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat; on: or, out of, etc
Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.
And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings.
And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. straight: Heb. a straight foot
And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings.
Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward.
As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle.
Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies. stretched: or, divided above
And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.
And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about.
As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.
And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was as the colour of a beryl stone.
And as for their appearances, they four had one likeness, as if a wheel had been in the midst of a wheel.
When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went.
Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God; thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones of fire.
And it was made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had two faces;
So that the face of a man was toward the palm tree on the one side, and the face of a young lion toward the palm tree on the other side: it was made through all the house round about.
From the ground unto above the door were cherubims and palm trees made, and on the wall of the temple.
And there were made on them, on the doors of the temple, cherubims and palm trees, like as were made upon the walls; and there were thick planks upon the face of the porch without.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cherubim? (1 Verses)

And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly .

How to Study What the Bible Says About Cherubim

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about cherubim. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about cherubim and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about cherubim is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on cherubim needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about cherubim with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about cherubim, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about cherubim?
Discover 28 Bible verses about cherubim. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on cherubim, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 28 key verses about cherubim spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about cherubim are there?
There are 28 key Bible verses about cherubim compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about cherubim?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about cherubim is Genesis 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..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about cherubim?
Cherubim is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 28 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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