הַ/כְּרֻבִ֖ים
𐤄/𐤊𐤓𐤁𐤉𐤌
kᵉrûwb
the 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.
Exodus 25:19 · Word #14
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/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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the cherubim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3742-02
the throne-guardian beings
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַ + כְּרֻבִים). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is masculine plural with the definite article, so it is rendered as a definite plural noun. "Throne-guardian beings" reflects the consistent biblical portrayal of the כְּרוּב as a supernatural attendant and guardian of the divine throne and sacred space, without relying on later traditional imagery. |
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