כְּרוּב (ke.ruv) means “cherub” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ker-oob' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
כְּרוּב · ke.ruv · cherub
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.)
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of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure
KJV glosses: cherub, (plural) cherubims.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| cherubim | 17 |
| the cherubim | 15 |
| cherub | 12 |
| between the cherubim | 5 |
| of the cherubim | 5 |
| with cherubim | 4 |
| a cherub | 2 |
| above the cherubim | 2 |
| and cherubim | 2 |
| and the cherubim | 2 |
| then the cherubim | 2 |
| and even when they | 1 |
| each cherub | 1 |
| of a cherub | 1 |
| of cherubim | 1 |
| since their | 1 |
| them | 1 |
| then one of the cherubim | 1 |
| were cherubim | 1 |
| when the cherubim | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| cherub | 17 |
| cherubims | 16 |
| the cherubims | 14 |
| of the cherubims | 9 |
| and the cherubims | 6 |
| and when the cherubims | 2 |
| for the cherubims | 2 |
| from between the cherubims | 2 |
| from the cherub | 2 |
| of cherubims | 2 |
| of the cherub | 2 |
| upon a cherub | 2 |
| with cherubims | 2 |
| and a cherub | 1 |
| and cherubims | 1 |
| between a cherub | 1 |
| between the cherubims | 1 |
| he the cherubims | 1 |
| in the cherubims | 1 |
| now the cherubims | 1 |
| of a cherub | 1 |
| of these cherubims | 1 |
| over the cherubims | 1 |
| then did the cherubims | 1 |
| under the cherub | 1 |
| upon the cherubims | 1 |
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So 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.
Read word by wordMake two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,
Read word by wordone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.
Read word by wordAnd 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.
Read word by wordAnd 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.
Read word by word“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.
Read word by wordMake a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
Read word by wordAll 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.
Read word by wordNext, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.
Read word by wordHe made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,
Read word by wordone cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.
Read word by wordAnd the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.
Read word by wordWhen 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.
Read word by wordSo 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.
Read word by wordAnd 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.
Read word by wordHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
Read word by wordIn the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood.
Read word by wordOne 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.
Read word by wordThe second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,
Read word by wordand the height of each cherub was ten cubits.
Read word by wordAnd 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.
Read word by wordHe also overlaid the cherubim with gold.
Read word by wordThen 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.
Read word by wordThe 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.
Read word by wordHe carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.
Read word by wordand 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.
Read word by wordHe engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.
Read word by wordThen 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.
Read word by wordFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.
Read word by wordAnd 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.
Read word by wordDavid 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.
Read word by wordthe 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.
Read word by wordHe overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.
Read word by wordIn the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.
Read word by wordThe 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.
Read word by wordThe 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.
Read word by wordSo the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.
Read word by wordHe made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.
Read word by wordThen 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.
Read word by wordFor the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.
Read word by wordHe mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 18.11
For 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 forth
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 80.2
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!
Read word by word“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.
Read word by wordThen 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.
Read word by wordAnd I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire.
Read word by wordAnd 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.
Read word by wordNow when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court.
Read word by wordThen 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.
Read word by wordThe 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.
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