The meaning of “כְּרוּב”
Understanding kᵉrûwb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation cherub, (plural) cherubims. - a cherub or imaginary figure 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angel...
כְּרוּב
of uncertain derivation cherub, (plural) cherubims. - a cherub or imaginary figure 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:24 | “So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. ” Word: כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb) | |
| Numbers 7:89 | “And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. ” Word: כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:11 | “And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind.” Word: כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb) | |
| 2 Kings 19:15 | “And Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said, O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.” Word: כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 3:13 | “The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were inward.” Word: כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb) |
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