What is cherubim and seraphim?
A cherub (Hebrew כרוב, plural כרובים cherubim) is a supernatural entity mentioned several times in the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), and in the Book of Revelation (a New Testament text), as well as often being depicted in western art. Because most English speakers are unfamiliar with Hebrew plural formation, the word cherubims is sometimes incorrectly used as a plural, though cherubs is also used for the plural, and regarded as more acceptable, particularly for the stereotypical depictions of cherubim in western art. A seraph (Hebrew שׂרף, plural שׂרפים Seraphim) is one of a class of celestial beings mentioned once in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh or Old Testament), in Isaiah. Later Jewish imagery perceived them as having human form, and in that way they passed into the ranks of Christian angels. In the Christian Hierarchy of angels, seraphim represent the highest rank of angels. Also: The Seraphim and the living creatures are often thought of in Medieval Christian theology as two separate ran
In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition Cherubs (pl. Cherubim) are celestial winged beings with human, animal or birdlike characteristics. In the old testament they are the throne bearers of God. Seraphs (pl. Seraphim) are the highest rank of cherubs and have 2 or 3 sets of wings. They are the guardians of God’s Throne and are associated with fire.
