Psalms 18:10 - Exposition

And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly . The imagery here transcends all experience, and scarcely admits of comment or explanation. God is represented as borne through the heavens, as he proceeds to execute his purposes, by the highest of his creatures, the cherubim. Elsewhere ( Psalms 104:3 ) he sails through the sky supported on clouds. Yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind ; rather, he sped swiftly (Kay). The verb used is different from that translated "did fly" in the preceding verse. It is applied elsewhere especially to the eagle ( Deuteronomy 28:49 ; Jeremiah 48:40 ; Jeremiah 49:22 ).