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Book of 1 Kings - Chapter 6 - Verse 27

6:27
And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house.

Meaning

This verse from the book of Ezekiel describes the placement of the cherubim in the inner house of the sanctuary. The cherubim are angelic beings often associated with the presence of God. In this passage, the cherubim are positioned in such a way that their outstretched wings touch the walls of the inner house, with their wings also touching each other in the center of the room. This imagery symbolizes the protection and presence of God in the sacred space. The cherubim are guardians of the divine presence, watching over the holy place and ensuring that it remains sanctified and protected. The touching of the wings represents the unity and harmony of God's presence within the inner sanctuary. This verse serves as a visual representation of the reverence and holiness associated with the presence of God in the temple.

Theological Overview

The verse describes the placement of cherubim within the inner house of the temple. Cherubim are powerful angelic beings often associated with guarding sacred spaces and serving as symbols of God's presence. The fact that the wings of the cherubim touched the walls and each other in the midst of the house illustrates the idea of these beings surrounding and enveloping the sacred space. The cherubim's wingspan filling the entire inner house symbolizes the encompassing protection and presence of God in that holy place. This imagery of the cherubim conveys a sense of majesty, power, and divine protection within the temple, emphasizing the sanctity of the space and the reverence due to God. The intricacy and detail of their placement within the inner house suggest the care and reverence with which the sacred space was built and adorned, emphasizing the importance of honoring and respecting the presence of God in that place.

American Standard Version

And he set the cherubim within the inner house; and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house.
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