הַ/כְּרוּבִֽים
𐤄/𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁𐤉𐤌
hakeruvim
of the cherubim
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure; cherub, (plural) cherubims.
2 Chronicles 5:7 · Word #18
Lexicon H3742
| Lemma | כְּרוּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kᵉrûwb |
| Strong's | H3742 |
| In-context | of the cherubim |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
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 H3742-02
the cherub-guardians
| Morphological Notes | Noun common masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (HTd/Ncmpa). No pronominal suffix; functions as a definite plural noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb) is of uncertain derivation but is often connected with ideas of nearness or intercession (cf. Akkadian karābu). Rendering it as "cherub-guardians" preserves the traditional term while highlighting their function as sacred throne-bearers and guardians. The definite article הַ and masculine plural absolute form are reflected in "the" and the plural "-guardians." |
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Words from Root כרב ((uncertain); drawing near, interceding, blessing; associated with guardianship and proximity to deity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3742-01 |
hakeruv | the throne-guardian |
H3743-01 |
keruv | a guardian-cherub |
H3742-03 |
keruv | a throne-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 |