Chayot

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The Chayot or Hayyoth (Hebrew חַיּוֹת "living beings") are a class of Merkabah, or Jewish Mystical Angels, on the same level as the Christian cherubim, and residing in the seventh heaven. They are considered angels of fire, who hold up the throne of God and the earth itself.

According to Ezekiel, the Chayot were seen by the river Chebar, numbering 36. They are also said to break into song whenever they spread their wings. It is said that holy essence passes through the Chayot on its journey to earth.