Ophanim

"Wheels." The guardians of the throne of God, mentioned in the Book of Enoch. The Ophanim, also called Galgallin, and are ranked second in Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, fifth in the Zohar, second in the Maseket Atzilut, ninth in the Berit Menuchah, and second in the Reshit Chochmah.

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