Psalm 18:10
10 And he rode [rakab] upon a
cherub, [karuwb] and did fly: [`uwph] yea, he did fly [da'ah]
upon the wings [kanaph] of the wind. [ruwach]KJV-Interlinear
10 And
He rode upon a cherub and flew; And He sped upon the wings of the wind. NASB
A cherub is not a horse
that you throw a saddle on the then ride off into the sunset or to wherever.
The cherub term is used
in the bible to portray imagery of a concept or action. Often noted as angels, the cherub was a
figurative term that represents the power and majesty, and ultimately the
essence of God.
The cherub is first
mentioned as guarding the gates of the garden, Gen. 3:24, thus preventing sinful
man from re-entering paradise by means of his own effort. Thus the plan of God
is protected and sovereign over mans plans.
Cherubs are represented
as carrying the throne of God, Ezek. 1:10, thus symbolizing truth.
Cherubs are used in
images of wood overlaid with gold and positioned on either end of the Ark of
the Covenant, Ex. 25:18, 1 Kg 6:23-28.
God is represented as dwelling between the cherubim, Ex. 25:22, Num.
7:89, Psa. 80:1, 99:1. Here they
represent the God-man, the savior, satisfying the righteousness and justice of
God.
In this verse, God is
represented as riding on the clouds of the storm, in complete control as though
driving the storm.
Flying on the wings of
the storm, represents the swiftness of flight and speed. With complete purpose and speed, without hesitance
or pause, God advances along with complete control, drive, determination and
confidence toward a predetermined destination and result. No one and nothing can stop the storm.
These images are intended
to help you learn the vast difference between you and this world, and God. So that perhaps you will recognize His power
and your impotence, His majesty and your worthlessness, His plan and your
failure, His provision and your need.
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