Word Study · Strong's H3742 · Hebrew
כְּרוּב
kerub
ker-oob'
Strong's 1890 spelling: kᵉrûwb
“a cherub or imaginary figure”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
a cherub or imaginary figure
Rendered in the KJV as
cherub, (plural) cherubims.
- 91occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 12 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 55inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 91 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 55
- הַכְּרֻבִ֔ים5
- הַכְּר֣וּב4
- הַכְּרֻבִ֖ים3
- הַכְּר֥וּב3
- הַכְּרוּבִ֣ים3
- הַכְּרוּבִים֙3
- הַכְּרוּבִ֔ים3
- הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃3
- כְּרוּבִ֣ים3
- כְּרוּבִ֖ים3
- הַכְּרֻבִים֩2
- הַכְּרֻבִ֑ים2
and 43 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 13
- the cherubim40
- cherubim17
- the cherub15
- a cherub5
- to the cherubim4
- and a cherub3
- [belonged] to the cherub1
- [were] a cherub of1
- [were] cherubim1
- and cherubim1
- and the cherubim1
- O cherub1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 11
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine plural40
- noun · masculine plural18
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singular15
- noun · masculine singular6
- preposition with the article + noun · masculine plural4
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular2
- preposition with the article + noun · masculine singular2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine plural1
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine plural1
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)1
- preposition + noun · masculine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HTd/Ncmpa · 40
- HNcmpa · 18
- HTd/Ncmsa · 15
- HNcmsa · 6
- HRd/Ncmpa · 4
- HC/Ncmsa · 2
- HRd/Ncmsa · 2
- HC/Ncmpa · 1
- HC/Td/Ncmpa · 1
- HNcmsc · 1
- HR/Ncmsa · 1
All 91, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Ezekiel31 of 91 · 34%
- 1 Kings20 of 91 · 22%
- Exodus17 of 91 · 19%
- 2 Chronicles11 of 91 · 12%
- Psalms3 of 91 · 3%
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Exodus17 occurrences
- Exodus 25:18כְּרֻבִ֖יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralMake two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,here: cherubim
- Exodus 25:19כְּר֨וּבkeruvnoun · masculine singularone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.here: a cherub
- Exodus 25:19וּכְרוּב־ukheruv-conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.here: and a cherub
- Exodus 25:19הַכְּרֻבִ֖יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.here: the cherubim
- Exodus 25:20הַכְּרֻבִים֩hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd 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.here: the cherubim
- Exodus 25:20הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd 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.here: the cherubim
- Exodus 25:22הַכְּרֻבִ֔יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd 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.here: the cherubim
- Exodus 26:1כְּרֻבִ֛יםkeruvimnoun · masculine plural“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.here: cherubim
- Exodus 26:31כְּרֻבִֽים׃keruvimnoun · masculine pluralMake a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.here: cherubim
- Exodus 36:8כְּרֻבִ֛יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralAll 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.here: cherubim
- Exodus 36:35כְּרֻבִֽים׃keruvimnoun · masculine pluralNext, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.here: cherubim
- Exodus 37:7כְרֻבִ֖יםkheruvimnoun · masculine pluralHe made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,here: cherubim
- Exodus 37:8כְּרוּב־keruv-noun · masculine singularone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.here: a cherub
- Exodus 37:8וּכְרוּב־ukheruv-conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.here: and a cherub
- Exodus 37:8הַכְּרֻבִ֖יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.here: the cherubim
- Exodus 37:9הַכְּרֻבִים֩hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.here: the cherubim
- Exodus 37:9הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃ פhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.here: the cherubim
2 Samuel2 occurrences
- 2 Samuel 6:2הַכְּרֻבִ֖יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd 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.here: the cherubim
- 2 Samuel 22:11כְּר֖וּבkeruvnoun · masculine singularHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.here: a cherub
1 Kings20 occurrences
- 1 Kings 6:23כְרוּבִ֖יםkheruvimnoun · masculine pluralIn the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood.here: cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:24הַכְּרוּב֙hakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularOne 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.here: the cherub
- 1 Kings 6:24הַכְּר֖וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularOne 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.here: the cherub
- 1 Kings 6:25הַכְּר֖וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,here: the cherub
- 1 Kings 6:25הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThe second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:26הַכְּר֣וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularand the height of each cherub was ten cubits.here: the cherub
- 1 Kings 6:26הַכְּר֥וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularand the height of each cherub was ten cubits.here: the cherub
- 1 Kings 6:27הַכְּרוּבִ֜יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd 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.here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:27הַכְּרֻבִים֒hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd 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.here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:27הַכְּר֣וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAnd 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.here: the cherub
- 1 Kings 6:28הַכְּרוּבִ֖יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralHe also overlaid the cherubim with gold.here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:29כְּרוּבִ֣יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralThen 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.here: cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:32כְּרוּבִ֧יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralThe 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.here: cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:32הַכְּרוּבִ֥יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThe 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.here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 6:35כְּרוּבִים֙keruvimnoun · masculine pluralHe carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings.here: cherubim
- 1 Kings 7:29וּכְרוּבִ֔יםukheruvimconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine pluraland 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.here: and cherubim
- 1 Kings 7:36כְּרוּבִ֖יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralHe engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.here: cherubim
- 1 Kings 8:6הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen 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.here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 8:7הַכְּרוּבִים֙hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.here: the cherubim
- 1 Kings 8:7הַכְּרֻבִ֛יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.here: the cherubim
1 Chronicles2 occurrences
- 1 Chronicles 13:6הַכְּרוּבִ֖יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralDavid 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.here: the cherubim
- 1 Chronicles 28:18הַכְּרֻבִ֤יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralthe 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.here: the cherubim
2 Chronicles11 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 3:7כְּרוּבִ֖יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralHe overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.here: cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 3:10כְּרוּבִ֣יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralIn the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.here: cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 3:11הַכְּרוּבִ֔יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThe 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.here: the cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 3:11הַכְּר֥וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe 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.here: the cherub
- 2 Chronicles 3:12הַכְּר֤וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe 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.here: the cherub
- 2 Chronicles 3:12הַכְּר֥וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThe 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.here: the cherub
- 2 Chronicles 3:13הַכְּרוּבִ֣יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralSo the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.here: the cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 3:14כְּרוּבִֽים׃ סkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralHe made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.here: cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 5:7הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen 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.here: the cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 5:8הַכְּרוּבִים֙hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.here: the cherubim
- 2 Chronicles 5:8הַכְּרוּבִ֛יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.here: the cherubim
Psalms3 occurrences
- Psalms 18:10כְּ֭רוּבkeruvnoun · masculine singularHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.here: a cherub
- Psalms 80:1הַכְּרוּבִ֣יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralHear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forthhere: the cherubim
- Psalms 99:1כְּ֝רוּבִ֗יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralThe LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!here: cherubim
Ezekiel31 occurrences
- Ezekiel 9:3הַכְּרוּב֙hakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThen the glory of the God of Israel rose from above the cherubim, where it had been, and moved to the threshold of the temple. And He called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side.here: the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:1הַכְּרֻבִ֔יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAnd I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:2לַכְּר֗וּבlakeruvpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularAnd the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.here: to the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:2לַכְּרֻבִ֔יםlakeruvimpreposition with the article + noun · masculine pluralAnd the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.here: to the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:3וְהַכְּרֻבִ֗יםvehakeruvimconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralNow when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court.here: and the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:4הַכְּר֔וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThen the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD.here: the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:5הַכְּרוּבִ֔יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThe sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:6לַכְּרוּבִ֑יםlakeruvimpreposition with the article + noun · masculine pluralWhen the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel.here: to the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:7הַכְּר֨וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThen one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out.here: the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:7לַכְּרוּבִ֗יםlakeruvimpreposition with the article + noun · masculine pluralThen one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out.here: to the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:7הַכְּרֻבִ֔יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:8לַכְּרֻבִ֑יםlakeruvimpreposition with the article + noun · masculine plural(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)here: to the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:9הַכְּרוּבִים֒hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:9הַכְּר֣וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThen I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.here: the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:9הַכְּר֣וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularThen I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone.here: the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:14הַכְּר֗וּבhakeruvthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularEach of the cherubim had four faces: the first face was that of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle.here: the cherub
- Ezekiel 10:15הַכְּרוּבִ֑יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen the cherubim rose upward. These were the living creatures I had seen by the River Kebar.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:16הַכְּרוּבִ֔יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralWhen the cherubim moved, the wheels moved beside them, and even when they spread their wings to rise from the ground, the wheels did not veer away from their side.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:16הַכְּרוּבִ֜יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralWhen the cherubim moved, the wheels moved beside them, and even when they spread their wings to rise from the ground, the wheels did not veer away from their side.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:18הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:19הַכְּרוּבִ֣יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralAs I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 10:20כְרוּבִ֖יםkheruvimnoun · masculine pluralThese were the living creatures I had seen beneath the God of Israel by the River Kebar, and I knew that they were cherubim.here: [were] cherubim
- Ezekiel 11:22הַכְּרוּבִים֙hakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralThen the cherubim, with the wheels beside them, spread their wings, and the glory of the God of Israel was above them.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 28:14כְּר֔וּבkeruvnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)You were anointed as a guardian cherub, for I had ordained you. You were on the holy mountain of God; you walked among the fiery stones.here: [were] a cherub of
- Ezekiel 28:16כְּר֣וּבkeruvnoun · masculine singularBy the vastness of your trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I banished you, O guardian cherub, from among the fiery stones.here: O cherub
- Ezekiel 41:18כְּרוּבִ֖יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralwere alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:here: cherubim
- Ezekiel 41:18כְּר֣וּבkeruvnoun · masculine singularwere alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:here: a cherub
- Ezekiel 41:18לִכְר֔וּבlikhruvpreposition + noun · masculine singularwere alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:here: and a cherub
- Ezekiel 41:18לַכְּרֽוּב׃lakeruvpreposition with the article + noun · masculine singularwere alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:here: [belonged] to the cherub
- Ezekiel 41:20הַכְּרוּבִ֥יםhakeruvimthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine pluralCherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.here: the cherubim
- Ezekiel 41:25כְּרוּבִ֣יםkeruvimnoun · masculine pluralCherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.here: cherubim
Same headword in Strong's
Hebrew words spelled כְּרוּב
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