2 Samuel 22:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind.”
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What Does 2 Samuel 22:11 Mean?
God's descent is swift and majestic. He rides upon a cherub, one of the mighty winged beings who attend His throne, and soars on 'the wings of the wind.' Nothing slows His coming when His own is in danger.
The image joins the heavenly and the earthly: the cherub of the holy place and the wind that sweeps the open field. The God enthroned above the cherubim does not stay enthroned while His servant drowns. He flies to the rescue, swifter than the storm, a God who hurries to help.
2 Samuel 22:11 in the Original Language
keruv (כְּרוּב), 'cherub' -- a winged heavenly being associated with God's throne and presence.
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What does 2 Samuel 22:11 mean?
God rides upon a cherub and flies, borne on the wings of the wind.