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Not only was the devil in Eden, the garden paradise of the Lord but he was there as a fallen, cast down creature of great beauty. The serpent was able to present itself in an extremely attractive way to Eve. There is no repulsion of fear displayed by Eve. Gen. 3:1 He knew exactly the manner in which he should approach and convince Eve of the benefits of partaking of the forbidden fruit. The only thing in the whole garden that was off limits, yet so attractive. Just how appealing was the serpent? According to Ezekiel he was covered with every kind of a precious stone and then he listed nine different stones which were a part of his garments and decoration. These were mounted in settings of gold. What a rich and attractive display of glittering color these would have presented. A sight pleasing to the eye. We also take note that the number of stones mentioned are nine and nine is the number of the Holy Spirit. Nine fruit, nine gifts, nine virtues.
THOU ART THE ANOINTED CHERUB. Eze. 28:14 Further indicating the high and unique position held by this beautiful creature. No, the Lord was not deceived by this being. The whole scenario is according to the sometimes mysterious but resolute objectives of the Lord. To think of anything as precious as the anointing of the Spirit of the Lord being applied to such a creature it difficult to receive. The holy anointing oil used in anointing the tabernacle and the priest was extremely holy and was to be used solely for that purpose. Ex. 30:25-31 It was not to be used in a random manner and placed upon just anyone. Ex. 30:32-33 Anyone who tried to duplicate it was to be cut off from among the people. Ex. 30:33, 38 If we sin against the Father, or the Son there is forgiveness. Sin against the Holy Spirit and there is no forgiveness. Mt. 12:31-32 Inasmuch as sin originated in the high and holy place, with one who was the anointed of the Lord we can understand why any sin against the Holy Spirit has no forgiveness. Heb. 6:4-6 Once again we see that it is, the enemy within, who is the real enemy.
THE COVERING CHERUB. Eze. 28:14,16 The one to whom was assigned the duty of covering and protection. To give us an idea of how extremely close this created cherub was to the Lord we consider the mercy seat of the tabernacle and temple. Made of one piece of gold, showing the unity of the Godhead. The mercy seat was sprinkled with blood. Christ is our propitiation our mercy seat. 1 John 4:10 The mercy seat was overshadowed by the figure of a cherub on either side, representing the Father and the Spirit. The covering cherub was not from eternity, he was not God but was the highest of the highest order of created beings.