2 Chronicles 3:10
2 Chronicles 3:10 in Multiple Translations
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.
And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold.
And in the most holy house he made two cherubim of image work; and they overlaid them with gold.
And in the most holy place he made images of two winged beings, covering them with gold.
He made for the Most Holy Place two wooden cherubim covered with gold.
And in the house of the most holy place he made two Cherubims wrought like children, and ouerlayd them with golde.
And he maketh in the most holy house two cherubs, image work, and he overlayeth them with gold;
In the most holy place he made two cherubim by carving, and they overlaid them with gold.
And in the most holy house he made two cherubim of image work, and overlaid them with gold.
He made also in the house of the holy of holies two cherubims of image work: and he overlaid them with gold.
Solomon’s workers made two statues of creatures with wings to put inside the Very Holy Place. They covered those statues with very thin sheets of gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 3:10
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2 Chronicles 3:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
בְּ/בֵֽית
קֹ֤דֶשׁ
הַ/קֳּדָשִׁים֙
כְּרוּבִ֣ים
שְׁנַ֔יִם
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
צַעֲצֻעִ֑ים
וַ/יְצַפּ֥וּ
אֹתָ֖/ם
זָהָֽב
וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/בֵֽית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
קֹ֤דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
הַ/קֳּדָשִׁים֙
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
Art | N-mp
כְּרוּבִ֣ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
N-mp
שְׁנַ֔יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
צַעֲצֻעִ֑ים
tsaʻtsuaʻ
H6816
image
N-mp
וַ/יְצַפּ֥וּ
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 3:10
וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בְּ/בֵֽית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
קֹ֤דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
הַ/קֳּדָשִׁים֙
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
Art | N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
כְּרוּבִ֣ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 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.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
שְׁנַ֔יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
צַעֲצֻעִ֑ים
tsaʻtsuaʻ
H6816
"image"
N-mp
This word refers to a sculpted image or figure, often used to describe man-made objects of worship or art in the Bible, like idols.
Definition: things formed, images, sculpted figures
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: image (work). See also: 2 Chronicles 3:10.
וַ/יְצַפּ֥וּ
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 3:10
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- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:10
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- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:10
Context — The Cherubim
8Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold.
9The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.
10In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.
11The 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. 12The 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.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Kings 6:23–28 | In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. One 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. The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, and the height of each cherub was ten cubits. And 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. He also overlaid the cherubim with gold. |
| 2 | Exodus 25:18 | Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, |
2 Chronicles 3:10 Summary
The two cherubim in 2 Chronicles 3:10 were special angel-like creatures that represented God's presence and protection. They were overlaid with gold to show how valuable and important God is. Just like the cherubim guarded the Most Holy Place, we should approach God with reverence and respect, remembering that He is a holy and mighty God (as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Psalm 99:1-3). By honoring God in this way, we can deepen our relationship with Him and cultivate a sense of awe and wonder at His majesty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the two cherubim in the Most Holy Place?
The two cherubim in 2 Chronicles 3:10 symbolize God's presence and protection, as seen in Exodus 25:18-22, where they are first introduced as guardians of the Ark of the Covenant.
Why were the cherubim overlaid with gold?
The gold overlay on the cherubim, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 3:10, represents the value and splendor of God's presence, similar to the gold used in the construction of the Temple in 1 Kings 6:20-22.
What do the cherubim represent in relation to God's throne?
The cherubim in 2 Chronicles 3:10, with their wings outstretched, may represent the throne of God, as described in Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Isaiah 37:16, emphasizing God's sovereignty and majesty.
How do the cherubim relate to our worship and reverence for God?
The presence of the cherubim in the Most Holy Place, as described in 2 Chronicles 3:10, reminds us to approach God with reverence and awe, as seen in Hebrews 12:28-29, where we are encouraged to worship God with reverence and caution.
Reflection Questions
- What does the presence of the cherubim in the Most Holy Place teach me about God's nature and character?
- How can I apply the concept of reverence and awe, symbolized by the cherubim, to my personal worship and relationship with God?
- What role do symbols and representations, like the cherubim, play in helping me understand and connect with spiritual truths?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and respect for God's presence in my life, just as the cherubim guarded the Ark of the Covenant?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:10
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:10
And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold. Two cherubim. These figures in the tabernacle were of pure gold (Exodus 25:1-40), and over-shadowed the mercy-seat.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:10
Of image work; made in the shape of young men or boys, as they commonly are. Or, of movable work; so called because they were not fixed to the mercy-seat, as the Mosaical cherubims were, but stood upon their feet, as it is said here , in a moving posture.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:10
2 Chronicles 3:10 And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold.Ver. 10. Two cherubims of image work.] Opere exemtili, so Tremellius; of work that might be taken asunder. Or of moving work, so others; that is to say, made as if they were in the act of flying or going. If it were image work - cherubims were made like boys, - yet this is no plea for Popish images; since they are flatly forbidden; and God made the law for us, not for himself.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:10
(10) Two cherubims.—1 Kings 6:23-28. They were made of oleaster, plated with gold. Of image work.—Literally, a work of statuary. The Hebrew word meaning “statuary” occurs here only, and looks suspicious. The Vulg. renders opere statuario; the LXX. “a work of logs”; the Syriac “a durable work.” With the last three renderings comp. 1 Kings 6:23, “wood (or blocks) of oleaster,” a specially hard wood. The rendering of the LXX. suggests that the original reading may have been ma‘asçh ‘ççîm, “woodwork.” And overlaid.—Heb., and they overlaid.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:10
10–13. The Cherubim 10. of image work] Both the meaning of the phrase and the reading are doubtful; LXX. ἔργονἐκξύλων; 1 Kings 6:23, of olive wood (R.V.). and overlaid] R.V. and they overlaid; but the singular is probably right; LXX. ἐχρύσωσεν: 1 Kings 6:28, and he overlaid.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 3:10
The word translated “image work,” or, in the margin, “moveable work,” occurs only in this passage, and has not even a Hebrew derivation.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:10
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(Genesis) Genesis 3:20-24 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of covering in relation to man's relationship with God. He emphasizes that man must have an adequate covering to approach God and |
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The Doctrine of the Cherubim Opened and Explained. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the doctrine of the cherubim, emphasizing their significance as emblems of gospel ministers. He explains that the cherubim, depicted in Ezekiel's vision, repr |