כְּרוּבִ֖ים
𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁𐤉𐤌
keruvim
cherubim
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure; cherub, (plural) cherubims.
2 Chronicles 3:7 · Word #10
Lexicon H3742
| Lemma | כְּרוּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kᵉrûwb |
| Strong's | H3742 |
| In-context | cherubim |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H3742-04
cherub-guardians
| Root | כרב (k-r-b) |
| Core Meanings | winged being, throne-guardian, hybrid creature, attendant of the divine presence |
| Semantic Range | Heavenly winged beings; throne-bearers; guardians of Eden and the sanctuary; symbolic composite creatures in prophetic visions; attendants of YHWH’s glory. |
| Conceptual Significance | Cherub-guardians mark the boundary between the holy and the common, appearing at Eden’s gate, upon the Ark of the Covenant, and in prophetic throne visions. They embody divine majesty, mobility, and holiness, visually expressing the nearness and transcendence of YHWH in Israel’s worship and theology. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine plural absolute noun (HNcmpa) from כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb). No pronominal suffix; plural ending -ים marks masculine plurality. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form כְּרוּבִים is a masculine plural absolute noun, so the rendering preserves the plural number with "-guardians" and reflects the traditional identity of these beings as cherubim. Adding "guardians" captures their consistent biblical role as throne attendants and protectors of sacred space, preserving the conceptual force of the term rather than leaving it as a mere transliteration. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root כרב (winged being, throne-guardian, hybrid creature, attendant of the divine presence)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3742-01 |
hakeruv | the throne-guardian |
H3742-02 |
hakeruvim | the cherub-guardians |
H3743-01 |
keruv | a guardian-cherub |
Word Usage (91 occurrences of H3742)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:24 | הַ/כְּרֻבִ֗ים | hakeruvim | the cherubim |
| Exodus 25:18 | כְּרֻבִ֖ים | keruvim | cherubim |
| Exodus 25:19 | כְּר֨וּב | keruv | cherub |