הַ/כְּר֥וּב
𐤄/𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁
kᵉrûwb
of the cherub
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 3:11 · Word #19
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 HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the cherub |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3742-01
the throne-guardian
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with definite article ("the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כְּרוּב denotes a specific supernatural being associated with guarding and attending the divine throne and sacred space. Rendering it as "the throne-guardian" reflects its defined masculine singular form with the definite article while preserving its functional identity without importing later imagery. |
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