Thrones, also known as Ophanim, or the wheels of God's Chariot, are the third order of angels closest to the Divine Majesty. These submissive and peaceful angels seek out injustices and dispense God's judgement with impartialness and humility.
Having the most bizarre physical appearance of the celestial host, they are described as great wheels, covered with eyes, and glowing with light. One explanation given for this (besides them acting as God's chariot), is that they mark the end of the first Choir, where the emanations of God begin to take on more material forms and as such exist in a state of transition.
God's spirit is conveyed in a certain manner to these angels, who in turn, pass on the message to men and the inferior angels.
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