Strong's H3742 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כְּרוּב (kᵉrûwb)

Pronunciation: ker-oob'

POS: ker-oob' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: of uncertain derivation;

Definition: of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure; cherub, (plural) cherubims.

KJV Usage: cherub, (plural) cherubims.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) cherub, cherubim (pl)
• 2. 1a) an angelic being
• 3. 1a1) as guardians of Eden
• 4. 1a2) as flanking God's throne
• 5. 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant
• 6. 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G5502

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