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Lexicon :: Strong's H3742 - kᵊrûḇ

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כְּרוּב
Transliteration
kᵊrûḇ
Pronunciation
ker-oob'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Of uncertain derivation
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TWOT Reference: 1036

Strong’s Definitions

כְּרוּב kᵉrûwb, ker-oob'; of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure:—cherub, (plural) cherubims.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 91x

The KJV translates Strong's H3742 in the following manner: cherubims (64x), cherub (27x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 91x
The KJV translates Strong's H3742 in the following manner: cherubims (64x), cherub (27x).

  1. cherub, cherubim (pl)

    1. an angelic being

      1. as guardians of Eden

      2. as flanking God's throne

      3. as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant

      4. as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
כְּרוּב kᵉrûwb, ker-oob'; of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure:—cherub, (plural) cherubims.
STRONGS H3742: Abbreviations
II. כְּרוּב 91 noun masculine cherub; — כ׳ Exodus 25:19 + 26 times; plural כְּרוּבִים Psalm 99:1 + 33 times; כְּרֻבִים Exodus 25:18 + 29 times; (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic כְּרוּבָא bdb050011 √ dubious; Assyrian karâbu = be gracious to, bless DlHWB 350, but adjective karûbu is great, mighty, Idib. 352; on possibly connection with כְּרוּב compare Dl in BaerEzech. Xiii.; Assyrian kirubu = šêdu (name of winged bull in Assyrian; see LenOrigines 1. 118, Eng. Tr. 126 DlPar 154) has not been verified, compare see F.ZA i. 68 f. BudgeExpos. Apr. May, 1885 TeloniZa vi, 124 ff.; the older view, connecting כ׳ with γρύψ and deriving from Persian giriften, griffen, lacks evidence and probability. — Possibly the thunder-cloud underlies the conception); —
1. the living chariot of the theophanic God; possibly identified with the storm-wind Psalm 18:11 = 2 Samuel 22:11 וַיִּדְכַּב עַלכְּֿרוּב and he rode upon a cherub (|| flew swiftly on the wings of the wind).
2. as the guards of the garden of Eden Genesis 3:24 (J).
3. as the throne of Yahweh Sabaoth, in phrase (צְבָאוֺת) ישֵׁב הַכְּרוּבִים י׳ Yahweh Sabaoth throned on the cherubim 1 Samuel 4:4; 2 Samuel 6:2 = 1 Chronicles 13:6; the context shews that the cherubim of the ark of the covenant are referred to, and it is probable that the same reference to, and it is probable that the same reference is in 2 Kings 19:15 = Isaiah 37:16; Psalm 80:2; Psalm 99:1.
4. P gives an account of:
a. two cherubim of solid gold upon the slab of gold of the כַּמֹּרֶת facing each other with wings outstretched above, so as to constitute a basis or throne on which the glory of Yahweh appeared, and from whence He spake Exodus 25:18-22; Exodus 37:7-9; Numbers 7:89;
b. numerous cherubim woven into the texture of the inner curtains of the tabernacle and the veils Exodus 26:1, 31; Exodus 36:8, 35
5. Kings and Chronicles describe the cherubim of the temple:
a. two gigantic images of olive wood plated with gold, ten cubits high, standing in the דְּבִיר facing the door, whose wings five cubits each, extended, two of them meeting in the middle of the room to constitute the throne, two of them extending to the walls 1 Kings 6:23-28; 1 Kings 8:6-7; 2 Chronicles 3:10-13; 2 Chronicles 5:7-8; Chronicles (doubtless influenced by Ezekiel) represents them as the chariot of Yahweh 1 Chronicles 28:18;
b. images of cherubim were carved on the gold plated cedar planks which constituted the inner walls of the temple, and upon the olive wood doors 1 Kings 6:29-35; 2 Chronicles 3:7; and on the bases of the portable lavers, interchanging with lions and oxen 1 Kings 7:29-36; Chronicles also represents that they were woven in the veil of the דְּבִיר 2 Chronicles 3:14.
6. Ezekiel describes the cherubim:
a. as four living creatures, each with four faces, lion, ox, eagle, and man, having the figure and hands of men, and the feet of calves. Each has four wings, two of which are stretched upward, meeting above and sustaining the throne of Yahweh; two of them stretched downwards so as to cover the creatures themselves. The cherubim never turn but go straight forward, as do the wheels of the cherubic chariot, and they are full of eyes and are like burning coals of fire, Ezekiel 1:5-28; Ezekiel 9:3; Ezekiel 10:1-20; Ezekiel 11:22; the king of Tyre is scornfully compared with one of these, and is assigned a residence in Eden and the mountain of God, Ezekiel 28:14-16;
b. Ezekiel knows of no cherubic statues in the new temple, but represents the inner walls of the temple as carved with alternating palm trees and cherubim, each with two faces, the lion looking on one side, the man on the other. It is evident that the number and the form of the cherubim vary in the representations (compare Ezekiel 41:18-25). It is probable that the שְׂרָפִים of Isaiah 6:2-6 are another form of the cherubim. The Apocalypse of the seals Rev 4-6 combines them in four ζῷα.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

3:24

Exodus

25:18; 25:18; 25:19; 25:19; 25:20; 25:21; 25:22; 26:1; 26:31; 36:8; 36:35; 37:7; 37:8; 37:9

Numbers

7:89

1 Samuel

4:4

2 Samuel

6:2; 22:11

1 Kings

6:23; 6:24; 6:25; 6:26; 6:27; 6:28; 6:29; 6:30; 6:31; 6:32; 6:33; 6:34; 6:35; 7:29; 7:30; 7:31; 7:32; 7:33; 7:34; 7:35; 7:36; 8:6

2 Kings

19:15

1 Chronicles

13:6; 28:18

2 Chronicles

3:7; 3:10; 3:11; 3:12; 3:13; 3:14; 5:7; 5:8

Psalms

18:11; 80:2; 99:1; 99:1

Isaiah

6:2; 6:3; 6:4; 6:5; 6:6; 37:16

Ezekiel

1:5; 1:6; 1:7; 1:8; 1:9; 1:10; 1:11; 1:12; 1:13; 1:14; 1:15; 1:16; 1:17; 1:18; 1:19; 1:20; 1:21; 1:22; 1:23; 1:24; 1:25; 1:26; 1:27; 1:28; 9:3; 10:1; 10:2; 10:3; 10:4; 10:5; 10:6; 10:7; 10:8; 10:9; 10:10; 10:11; 10:12; 10:13; 10:14; 10:15; 10:16; 10:17; 10:18; 10:19; 10:20; 11:22; 28:14; 28:15; 28:16; 41:18; 41:19; 41:20; 41:21; 41:22; 41:23; 41:24; 41:25

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H3742

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Strong's Number H3742 matches the Hebrew כְּרוּב (kᵊrûḇ),
which occurs 91 times in 66 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 3:24–Eze 10:5)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 3:24 - After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side[fn] of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:18

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:18 - And make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:19

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:19 - Make one cherub on one end and the second cherub on the other; make the cherubim of one piece with the cover, at the two ends.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:20 - The cherubim are to have their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the cover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:22

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:22 - There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the covenant law, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 26:1 - “Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 26:31

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 26:31 - “Make a curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 36:8

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:8 - All those who were skilled among the workers made the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by expert hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 36:35 - They made the curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 37:7

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 37:7 - Then he made two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 37:8

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 37:8 - He made one cherub on one end and the second cherub on the other; at the two ends he made them of one piece with the cover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 37:9

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 37:9 - The cherubim had their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the cover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 7:89

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 7:89 - When Moses entered the tent of meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the covenant law. In this way the LORD spoke to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 4:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 4:4 - So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim. And Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 6:2 - He and all his men went to Baalah[fn] in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name,[fn] the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim on the ark.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:11 - He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared[fn] on the wings of the wind.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:23 - For the inner sanctuary he made a pair of cherubim out of olive wood, each ten cubits high.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:24 - One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing five cubits—ten cubits from wing tip to wing tip.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:25 - The second cherub also measured ten cubits, for the two cherubim were identical in size and shape.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:26

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:26 - The height of each cherub was ten cubits.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:27 - He placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple, with their wings spread out. The wing of one cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the other touched the other wall, and their wings touched each other in the middle of the room.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:28 - He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:29 - On the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer rooms, he carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:32

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:32 - And on the two olive-wood doors he carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 6:35

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 6:35 - He carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers on them and overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:29 - On the panels between the uprights were lions, bulls and cherubim—and on the uprights as well. Above and below the lions and bulls were wreaths of hammered work.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:36

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:36 - He engraved cherubim, lions and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and on the panels, in every available space, with wreaths all around.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 8:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:6 - The priests then brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 8:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 8:7 - The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its carrying poles.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:15 - And Hezekiah prayed to the LORD: “LORD, the God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 13:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 13:6 - David and all Israel went to Baalah of Judah (Kiriath Jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:18 - and the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense. He also gave him the plan for the chariot, that is, the cherubim of gold that spread their wings and overshadow the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 3:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:7 - He overlaid the ceiling beams, doorframes, walls and doors of the temple with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:10 - For the Most Holy Place he made a pair of sculptured cherubim and overlaid them with gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:11 - The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits[fn] long and touched the temple wall, while its other wing, also five cubits long, touched the wing of the other cherub.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:12 - Similarly one wing of the second cherub was five cubits long and touched the other temple wall, and its other wing, also five cubits long, touched the wing of the first cherub.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:13 - The wings of these cherubim extended twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main hall.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 3:14 - He made the curtain of blue, purple and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim worked into it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:7 - The priests then brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:8 - The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its carrying poles.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:10 - He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:1 - [fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 99:1 - The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:16 - “LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 9:3 - Now the glory of the God of Israel went up from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. Then the LORD called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 10:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:1 - I looked, and I saw the likeness of a throne of lapis lazuli above the vault that was over the heads of the cherubim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 10:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:2 - The LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go in among the wheels beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 10:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:3 - Now the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple when the man went in, and a cloud filled the inner court.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:4 - Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and moved to the threshold of the temple. The cloud filled the temple, and the court was full of the radiance of the glory of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 10:5 - The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far away as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty[fn] when he speaks.

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