Cherubim

Cherubim (Hebrew: כְּרוּבִים, romanized: kərūḇīm; Greek: Χερουβείμ, romanized: Cheroubeím; Latin: Cherubim) are a class of angelic beings described in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. In the Bible, cherubim are first mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where they are described as guardians of the Garden of Eden after the expulsion of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:24). They are later depicted in the Books of Exodus, Kings, and Ezekiel, among others, often as winged creatures with multiple faces and eyes, symbolizing wisdom and knowledge. In Christian art, cherubim are often depicted as small, chubby-winged children, a tradition that originated in the Renaissance. In Islamic tradition, cherubim are sometimes identified with the Hafaza or guardian angels. The exact interpretation and depiction of cherubim vary across different religious and cultural contexts.