1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
STRONG'S WORD STUDY
H3742 — כְּרוּב
ke.ruv · cherub · Hebrew/Aramaic
44 tagged verse occurrences
Genesis 3:24 · הַכְּרֻבִ֗יםSo He drove out the man and stationed cherubim on the east side of the Garden of Eden, along with a whirling sword of flame to guard the way to the tree of life.Exodus 25:18 · כְּרֻבִ֖יםMake two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,Exodus 25:19 · כְּר֨וּב · וּכְרוּב־ · הַכְּרֻבִ֖יםone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.Exodus 25:20 · הַכְּרֻבִים֩ · הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.Exodus 25:22 · הַכְּרֻבִ֔יםAnd I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites.Exodus 26:1 · כְּרֻבִ֛ים“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.Exodus 26:31 · כְּרֻבִֽים׃Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.Exodus 36:8 · כְּרֻבִ֛יםAll the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.Exodus 36:35 · כְּרֻבִֽים׃Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.Exodus 37:7 · כְרֻבִ֖יםHe made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,Exodus 37:8 · כְּרוּב־ · וּכְרוּב־ · הַכְּרֻבִ֖יםone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.Exodus 37:9 · הַכְּרֻבִים֩ · הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃ פAnd the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.Numbers 7:89 · הַכְּרֻבִ֑יםWhen Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.1 Samuel 4:4 · הַכְּרֻבִ֑יםSo the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.2 Samuel 6:2 · הַכְּרֻבִ֖יםAnd he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.2 Samuel 22:11 · כְּר֖וּבHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.1 Kings 6:23 · כְרוּבִ֖יםIn the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood.1 Kings 6:24 · הַכְּרוּב֙ · הַכְּר֖וּבOne wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits.1 Kings 6:25 · הַכְּר֖וּב · הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,1 Kings 6:26 · הַכְּר֣וּב · הַכְּר֥וּבand the height of each cherub was ten cubits.1 Kings 6:27 · הַכְּרוּבִ֜ים · הַכְּרֻבִים֒ · הַכְּר֣וּבAnd he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.1 Kings 6:28 · הַכְּרוּבִ֖יםHe also overlaid the cherubim with gold.1 Kings 6:29 · כְּרוּבִ֣יםThen he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers.1 Kings 6:32 · כְּרוּבִ֧ים · הַכְּרוּבִ֥יםThe double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.1 Kings 6:35 · כְּרוּבִים֙He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.1 Kings 7:29 · וּכְרוּבִ֔יםand on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work.1 Kings 7:36 · כְּרוּבִ֖יםHe engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.1 Kings 8:6 · הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.1 Kings 8:7 · הַכְּרוּבִים֙ · הַכְּרֻבִ֛יםFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.2 Kings 19:15 · הַכְּרֻבִ֔יםAnd Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.1 Chronicles 13:6 · הַכְּרוּבִ֖יםDavid and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.1 Chronicles 28:18 · הַכְּרֻבִ֤יםthe weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.2 Chronicles 3:7 · כְּרוּבִ֖יםHe overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.2 Chronicles 3:10 · כְּרוּבִ֣יםIn the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.2 Chronicles 3:11 · הַכְּרוּבִ֔ים · הַכְּר֥וּבThe total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub.2 Chronicles 3:12 · הַכְּר֤וּב · הַכְּר֥וּבThe wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub.2 Chronicles 3:13 · הַכְּרוּבִ֣יםSo the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.2 Chronicles 3:14 · כְּרוּבִֽים׃ סHe made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.2 Chronicles 5:7 · הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.2 Chronicles 5:8 · הַכְּרוּבִים֙ · הַכְּרוּבִ֛יםFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.Psalm 18:10 · כְּ֭רוּבHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.Psalm 80:1 · הַכְּרוּבִ֣יםFor the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forthPsalm 99:1 · כְּ֝רוּבִ֗יםThe LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!Isaiah 37:16 · הַכְּרֻבִ֔ים“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.