Cherub

A cherub (Hebrew: כְּרוּב, keruv; Latin: cherub; Greek: χερούβ, kheroub) is a type of angel described in the Bible as attending to God. The cherubim are a class of celestial beings who guard the way to the tree of life (Genesis 3:24) and feature prominently in the vision of God's chariot-throne in Ezekiel 1 and 10. In Christian, Jewish, and Islamic tradition, cherubim are recognized as powerful, winged angels who act as guardians of sacred places and divine glory. The term "cherub" is often associated with innocence and beauty, particularly in Western culture, though this interpretation is derived from Renaissance art rather than scriptural descriptions. The original Hebrew term keruvim (plural of keruv) is often translated as "cherubim" in English Bibles, and the beings are depicted in various forms, including hybrid creatures with human, lion, and eagle features, as seen in both biblical texts and later artistic representations.