The first direct reference to spirit creatures is made at Genesis 3: 24, where we read: “[Jehovah] drove the man out and posted at the east of the garden of Eden the cherubs and the flaming blade of a sword that was turning itself continually to guard the way to the tree of life. ”
Esimeseks otseseks viiteks vaimolenditele on kirjakoht 1. Moosese 3: 24, kust võime lugeda: „[Jehoova] ajas Aadama välja ja pani hommiku poole Eedeni rohuaeda keerubid ja tuleleegina sähviva mõõga, et need valvaksid elupuu teed. ”