כְּרוּבִ֣ים
𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁𐤉𐤌
kᵉrûwb
cherubim
A supernatural or heavenly being, typically represented as a composite figure associated with the divine presence and protection of sacred spaces. In the Hebrew Bible, the כְּרוּב (keruv) appears prominently as a guardian or attendant of the throne of YHWH, often depicted as supporting the throne or covering the Ark of the Covenant with outstretched wings. In prophetic and poetic contexts, the keruv is depicted as a winged figure, sometimes described as possessing multiple faces or aspects, symbolizing power, movement, and proximity to the divine.
2 Chronicles 3:10 · Word #5
Lexicon H3742
| Lemma | כְּרוּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kᵉrûwb |
| Strong's | H3742 |
| Definition | A supernatural or heavenly being, typically represented as a composite figure associated with the divine presence and protection of sacred spaces. In the Hebrew Bible, the כְּרוּב (keruv) appears prominently as a guardian or attendant of the throne of YHWH, often depicted as supporting the throne or covering the Ark of the Covenant with outstretched wings. In prophetic and poetic contexts, the keruv is depicted as a winged figure, sometimes described as possessing multiple faces or aspects, symbolizing power, movement, and proximity to the divine. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cherubim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3742-04
heavenly throne-guardians
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute (כְּרוּבִים). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes supernatural beings associated with guarding and attending the divine throne and sacred space. The plural masculine absolute form is reflected in the plural rendering "guardians," preserving both number and its role-based sense rather than later angelic imagery. |
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