Are the cherubim and seraphim different heavenly beings apart from angels? ~ Femi Temilola, Nigeria

Little is know about the cherubim and seraphim, but it is generally agreed that they are an order of angels, perhaps set apart in some greater qualities and duties. “Seraphim are in Jewish theology connected with cherubim and ophanim as the three highest orders of attendants on Yahweh, and are superior to the angels who are messengers sent on various errands” (International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia).

Works Cited

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia. CD-ROM. Seattle: Biblesoft, 1996.