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  2. Hierarchy of angels - Wikipedia

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    Dionysius described nine levels of spiritual beings which he grouped into three orders: [1] [2] [3] Highest orders Seraphim Cherubim Ophanim ; Middle orders Dominions Virtues Powers; Lowest orders Principalities Archangels Angels

  3. Angels in Christianity - Wikipedia

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    A cherub, as described by Ezekiel and according to traditional Christian iconography. In the Book of Ezekiel, and in some Christian icons, the cherub is depicted as having two pairs of wings, and four faces: that of a lion (representative of all wild animals), an ox (domestic animals), a human (humanity), and an eagle . [33]

  4. Living creatures (Bible) - Wikipedia

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    However, the fact that they manifest in human form sets them apart from the griffin-like cherubs and lamassu of Babylonia and Assyria. Concerning their ability to move, Ezekiel's cherubim do not need to turn, since they face all compass points simultaneously. [ 1 ]

  5. List of angels in theology - Wikipedia

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    Guardian spirit of the heavenly yardena (river) in the World of Light: Nithael Christianity, Judaism Principality Nsab: Nṣab Rba, Nṣab Ziwa Mandaeism Uthra Son of Yushamin; admonishes his father Yushamin over his rebellion Nuriel: Judaism Hailstorms Ophans (type) [note 1] Ophanim (plural), galgalim (plural), sometimes identified as Thrones

  6. Throne (angel) - Wikipedia

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    The 'thrones'; also known as 'ophanim' (offanim) and 'galgallin', are creatures that function as the actual chariots of God driven by the cherubs. They are characterized by peace and submission; God rests upon them.

  7. Ophanim - Wikipedia

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    The four wheels move with the Cherubim because the spirit of the Cherubim is in them. The late Second Book of Enoch (20:1, 21:1) also referred to them as the " many-eyed ones ". The First Book of Enoch (71.7) seems to imply that the Ophanim are equated to the " Thrones " in Christianity when it lists them all together, in order: "...round about ...

  8. CHERUB - Wikipedia

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    CHERUB (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ r ə b /) is a series of teenage spy novels written by English author Robert Muchamore, focusing around a fictional division of the British Security Service called CHERUB, which employs children, predominantly orphans, 17 or younger as intelligence agents.

  9. Mercy seat - Wikipedia

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    Replica of the ark of the covenant, with the "mercy seat" (kaporet) acting as lid.According to the Hebrew Bible, the kaporet (Hebrew: כַּפֹּרֶת kapōreṯ) or mercy seat was the gold lid placed on the Ark of the Covenant, with two cherubim at the ends to cover and create the space in which Yahweh appeared and dwelled.