Ezekiel 41:18 — Word Study
WLCוְעָשׂ֥וּי כְּרוּבִ֖ים וְתִֽמֹרִ֑ים וְתִֽמֹרָה֙ בֵּין־ כְּר֣וּב לִכְר֔וּב וּשְׁנַ֥יִם פָּנִ֖ים לַכְּרֽוּב׃
BSAwere alternatingtimmôr [decorated with, made with] carvedʻâsâh cherubimkᵉrûwb [angelic beings, heavenly guardians] and palm treestimmôr Each cherubkᵉrûwb [heavenly creature, divine messenger] had twoshᵉnayim [a pair, dual] facespânîym [visible expressions, countenances]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְעָשׂ֥וּי | and [was] made | Conjunction, verb qal participle (passive) masculine singular |
| כְּרוּבִ֖ים | cherubim | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וְתִֽמֹרִ֑ים | and palm trees | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| וְתִֽמֹרָה֙ | and a palm tree | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| בֵּין־ | [was] between | |
| כְּר֣וּב | a cherub | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לִכְר֔וּב | and a cherub | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּשְׁנַ֥יִם | and two | Conjunction |
| פָּנִ֖ים | faces | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| לַכְּרֽוּב׃ | [belonged] to the cherub | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: |
| KJV | And it was made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had two faces; |
| ASV | And it was made with cherubim and palm-trees; and a palm-tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces; |
| YLT | And it is made [with] cherubs and palm-trees, and a palm-tree [is] between cherub and cherub, and two faces [are] to the cherub; |
| WEB | It was made with cherubim and palm trees. A palm tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces, |
| BBE | And it had pictured forms of winged beings and palm-trees; a palm-tree between two winged ones, and every winged one had two faces; |
Where they part company is in the specific wording for the cherubim and palm trees — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause describes the alternating designs, while the subsequent clauses elaborate on the characteristics of the cherubim.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Ezekiel 41:18
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Context — The Vision of the Templegenerated
Ezekiel 41:18 describes the artistic elements of the temple, highlighting the alternating designs of cherubim and palm trees. This imagery is significant in the context of the temple's sanctity, representing divine guardianship and abundance. The surrounding verses further elaborate on the temple's structure and its sacred symbolism, as seen in Ezekiel 41:17 and Ezekiel 41:19.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 6:29–32 | Then 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. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 7:36 | He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 3:7 | He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 40:16–22 | The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees. |
| 5 | Revelation 7:9 | After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — כְּרוּבִ֖ים, ke.ru.Vimgenerated
The word כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to cherubim, angelic beings associated with guarding sacred spaces. In this verse, the plural form כְּרוּבִ֖ים emphasizes the presence of multiple cherubim, which are often depicted as protectors of divine realms.
Cherubim are integral to the biblical narrative, appearing in various contexts, such as guarding the Garden of Eden and depicted in the design of the Ark of the Covenant. Their presence in the temple signifies the closeness of God to His people.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses cherubim and palm trees.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb in the verse is עָשׂ֥וּי, was made, which governs the description of the subject, כְּרוּבִ֖ים and תִֽמֹרִ֑ים. The structure emphasizes the alternating nature of the designs, highlighting both cherubim and palm trees in a balanced manner.
The Hebrew word order places the subjects before the verb, creating a vivid image of the temple's adornments and their significance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates כְּרוּב as ξερουβιν, which retains the meaning of cherubim. This choice reflects the continuity of the concept of divine guardianship from the Hebrew text into Greek.
The translation choice indicates a consistent understanding of cherubim across both languages, maintaining their role as heavenly beings.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Ezekiel 41:18 describes the temple's walls adorned with alternating designs of cherubim and palm trees, symbolizing divine presence and abundance. Each cherub is depicted as having two faces, adding to the rich imagery of the temple.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The cherubim symbolize divine guardianship and protection, often associated with God's presence.
Palm trees symbolize peace and victory, enhancing the temple's representation of abundance and divine favor.
The two faces may represent dual aspects of divine nature or the ability to see in multiple directions, emphasizing vigilance.
This imagery connects to other biblical texts that describe cherubim and their roles, such as in Genesis and Exodus, highlighting their significance in sacred spaces.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What do the cherubim and palm trees symbolize in my understanding of God's presence?
- How can I see the significance of divine guardianship in my own life?
- In what ways does the temple's design inspire me to appreciate the beauty of worship?
- How do the images of cherubim and palm trees reflect God's nature and relationship with humanity?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Ezekiel 41:18 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd it was made with cherubim and palm trees,.... That is, all the wall of the house round about was ornamented with these, even both of the holy and of the most holy place; with these the curtains
Read John Gill on Ezekiel 41 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd it was made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had two faces; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Ezekiel 41 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleNow we are acquainted with the ornaments, the beautiful carving, which in all parts mentioned were to be seen. Made; beautified. Cherubims; generally taken for the portrait of angels, and framed to the beauty of young men with wings. Yet is the description of them very different in different places, as the curious observe in Ezekiel’ s vision, Ezekiel 1, Isaiah’ s vision, Isaiah 6, John’ s vision, Revelation 4, and in Solomon’ s temple. Palm trees; a very beautiful, upright tree, from a straight, well-grown body, spreading its head with large boughs and branches, which were used on occasions of joy, and were emblems of victory, . These were so engraven, that each palm tree was between two…
Read Matthew Poole on Ezekiel 41 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsEzekiel 41:18 And [it was] made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree [was] between a cherub and a cherub; and [every] cherub had two faces;Ver. 18. And it was made with cherubims and palm trees.] Viz., Upon the partition walls. This was to teach Christians, who are the temples of God, (1.) To live like angels for holiness; (2.) To suffer, as palm trees, any pressures or pains for his sake with invincible patience. By their piety in their lives, and patience at their death, the primitive Christians won much upon their persecutors. Pressa sub ingenti ceu pondere palma virescit. - Plin., lib. xiii. cap. 4. Sub cruce sic florent dedita corda Deo.
Read John Trapp on Ezekiel 41 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(18) With cherubims and palm trees.—Ezekiel 41:18-21 describe the interior ornamentation of the Temple, which was like that of the Temple of Solomon (1 Kings 6:29-30). It may be assumed that here, as there, these figures were carved upon the woodwork. The “s” at the end of “cherubims” is quite unnecessary, “cherubim” itself being plural. Every cherub had two faces.—In Ezekiel 1, 10 the cherubim are represented each with four faces, but being merely symbolic, not actual creatures, they may be modified at pleasure, and here, in accordance with the exigencies of the carving, they have but two faces.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Ezekiel 41 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 18. A palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub] That is, the palm trees and the cherubs were alternated; and each cherub had two faces, one of a lion, and the other of a man; one of which was turned to the palm tree on the right, the other to the palm tree on the left.
Read AdamClarke on Ezekiel 41 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleOn the symbolism of the “cherubim” see Ezekiel 1:1 note ... Every cherub had two faces - Not as in Ezek. 1, “four faces.” Convenience of delineation upon a wall may have suggested the alteration.
Read Albert Barnes on Ezekiel 41 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible18-20. The symbolic meaning of the carving upon the wainscoting was doubtless the same as the similar carving in Solomon’s temple.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Ezekiel 41 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:
It was made with cherubim and palm trees. A palm tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces,
were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:
It was made with cherubim and decorative palm trees, with a palm tree between each cherub. Each cherub had two faces:
Tyndale line
And it was made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had two faces;
And it was made with cherubim and palm-trees; and a palm-tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces;
And it was made with cherubim and palm trees; and a palm tree was between cherub and cherub, and every cherub had two faces;
And it was made with cherubim and palm-trees, so that a palm-tree was between a cherub and a cherub; and every cherub had two faces;
And it was made with Cherubims and palme trees, so that a palme tree was betweene a Cherub and a Cherub: and euery Cherub had two faces.
Strictly literal
And it was made with cherubim and palm-trees, and a palm-tree was between cherub and cherub; and the cherub had two faces:
And it is made [with] cherubs and palm-trees, and a palm-tree [is] between cherub and cherub, and two faces [are] to the cherub;
And it is made [with] cherubim and palm-trees, and a palm-tree [is] between cherub and cherub, and two faces [are] on the cherub;
And it was ornamented with cherubim and palm-trees, a palm-tree being between two cherubim; and every cherub had two faces;
It was decorated with cherubim and palm trees; with a palm tree between each cherub, and each cherub had two faces:
From the Latin
And there were cherubims and palm trees wrought, so that a palm tree was between a cherub and a cherub, and every cherub had two faces.
Simplified
were carved designs of cherubim and palm trees. Every cherub had two faces:
And it had pictured forms of winged beings and palm-trees; a palm-tree between two winged ones, and every winged one had two faces;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording for this verse, with nine out of ten words matched. The differences in word order and articles in the Septuagint reflect its unique syntactical structure rather than a variation in meaning.
וְעָשׂ֥וּי כְּרוּבִ֖ים וְתִֽמֹרִ֑ים וְתִֽמֹרָה֙ בֵּין־ כְּר֣וּב לִכְר֔וּב וּשְׁנַ֥יִם פָּנִ֖ים לַכְּרֽוּב׃
9 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Ezekiel 41:18
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
עָשָׂה (asah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to do or make, encompassing a wide range of actions such as producing, preparing, and observing. It can refer to both concrete and abstract activities, including making offerings and attending to tasks. The verb also has forms indicating passive meanings, such as being made or offered. Notably, the Piel form refers to pressing or squeezing.
עָשָׂה 2622 vb. do, make
Qal 2524
do (1560 t.)
deal with
oft. in phr. do kindness with
abs. act, act with effect
make (670 t.)
produce, yield
prepare, esp. of dressing and cooking food
make offering
attend to, put in order
observe, celebrate, religious festival
acquire property of various kinds
appoint priests
bring about of י׳’s effecting a deliverance
use
spend, pass, days of life
Niph.
97be done
be made, of concr. things
be produced from vine
be prepared, of food
be offered
be observed, passover
be used
Pu. I was made
base
[עָשָׂה] vb. Pi. press, squeeze
base
H6213a עָשָׂה do, make .. . do (1560 + t.)
. deal with
. oft. in phr. do kindness with
. abs. act, act with effect
. . make (670 + t.)
. produce, yield
. prepare, esp. of dressing and cooking food
. make offering
. attend to, put in order
. observe, celebrate, religious festival
. acquire property of various kinds
. appoint priests
. bring about of י׳’s effecting a deliverance
. use
. spend, pass, days of life
. . be done
. . be made, of concr. things
. be produced from vine
. be prepared, of food
. be offered
. be observed, passover
. be used
. I was made
H6213b עָשָׂה Pi. press, squeeze
6213 `asah aw-saw'
a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and
widest application (as follows):--accomplish, advance,
appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth,
bruise, be busy, X certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal
(with), deck, + displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in)
execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, + feast, (fight-)ing man, +
finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go
about, govern, grant, great, + hinder, hold ((a feast)), X
indeed, + be industrious, + journey, keep, labour, maintain,
make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, + officer, pare,
bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure,
provide, put, requite, X sacrifice, serve, set, shew, X sin,
spend, X surely, take, X thoroughly, trim, X very, + vex, be
(warr-)ior, work(-man), yield, use.
עָשָׂה (a.sah) — to make: do.
: do/perform
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
עָשָׂה (a.sah) — to press.
(Piel) to press, squeeze
עָשָׂה (a.sah) — to make.
: 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
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c — Conjunction · verb qal participle (passive) masculine singularHC/Vqsmsa
כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to a cherub, an angelic being associated with guarding the Garden of Eden, flanking God's throne, and appearing as an image over the Ark of the Covenant. The term is of uncertain derivation and is used in both singular and plural forms (cherubim). Various texts, including Ezekiel, describe their roles and appearances.
כְּרוּב 91 n.m. cherub
the living chariot of the theophanic God
as guards of the garden of Eden
as the throne of Yahweh Sabaoth
P gives an account
K and Ch describe the cherubim of the temple
Ezekiel describes the cherubim
base
H3742 כְּרוּב cherub
3742 kruwb ker-oob'
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary
figure:--cherub, (plural) cherubims.
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.)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
→ Eastward of the garden of Eden Ge 3:24
→ In the tabernacle Ex 25:18-20; 37:7-9
→ The ark of the covenant rested beneath the wings of 1Ki 8:6,7; 2Ch 5:7,8; Heb 9:5
→ Figures of, embroidered
On the walls of the tabernacle Ex 26:1; 36:8
And on the curtain Ex 26:31; 36:35
→ In the temple 1Ki 6:23-29; 2Ch 3:10-13
→ Figures of
On the curtain 2Ch 3:14
- Form and appearance of
Eze 1:5-11,13,14
- Animated by the Spirit of God
Eze 1:12,20
- Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God
Eze 1:15,21; 10:9-11,16,17
- The glory of God exhibited upon
Eze 1:22,26-28; 10:4,18,20
- Sound of their wings was as the voice of God
Eze 1:24; 10:5
- Placed at the entrance of Eden
- OF GOLD
. Formed out of, and at each end of the mercy seat
. Placed over the ark of the covenant
תִּמֹרָה (timmorah) refers to a palm-like pilaster or ornament, specifically a palm tree figure. It is a feminine noun and appears in plural form as תִּמֹּר (timmor). The term is derived from a root related to palm trees, and its usage is primarily architectural.
תִּמֹרָה 19 n.f. palm(-tree) figure, as ornament
base
H8561 תִּמֹרָה, תִּמֹּר, תִּמֹּרָה
8561 timmor tim-more'
(plural o or (feminine) timmorah (singular and plural)
{tim-mo-raw'}; from the same root as 8558; (arch.) a palm-like
pilaster (i.e. umbellate):--palm tree.
see HEBREW for 08558
תִּמֹרָה (tim.rah) — palm.
palm tree figure (as ornament)
Conj | N-fp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural absoluteHC/Ncmpa
Were frequently used as types of kings, or men of wealth and power, Ps 37:35 Isa 2:13 Da 4:10-26 Zec 11:1,2. The "tree of knowledge of good and evil" bore the forbidden fruit, by eating of which Adam fatally increased his knowledge—of good by its loss, of sin and woe by actual experience, Ge 2:9,17. The "tree of life" may have been both an assurance and a means of imparting life, a seal of eternal holiness and bliss, if man had not sinned. Compare Re 22:2.
תִּמֹרָה (timmorah) refers to a palm-like pilaster or ornament, specifically a palm tree figure. It is a feminine noun and appears in plural form as תִּמֹּר (timmor). The term is derived from a root related to palm trees, and its usage is primarily architectural.
תִּמֹרָה 19 n.f. palm(-tree) figure, as ornament
base
H8561 תִּמֹרָה, תִּמֹּר, תִּמֹּרָה
8561 timmor tim-more'
(plural o or (feminine) timmorah (singular and plural)
{tim-mo-raw'}; from the same root as 8558; (arch.) a palm-like
pilaster (i.e. umbellate):--palm tree.
see HEBREW for 08558
תִּמֹרָה (tim.rah) — palm.
palm tree figure (as ornament)
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
HAcmsc — HAcmsc
כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to a cherub, an angelic being associated with guarding the Garden of Eden, flanking God's throne, and appearing as an image over the Ark of the Covenant. The term is of uncertain derivation and is used in both singular and plural forms (cherubim). Various texts, including Ezekiel, describe their roles and appearances.
כְּרוּב 91 n.m. cherub
the living chariot of the theophanic God
as guards of the garden of Eden
as the throne of Yahweh Sabaoth
P gives an account
K and Ch describe the cherubim of the temple
Ezekiel describes the cherubim
base
H3742 כְּרוּב cherub
3742 kruwb ker-oob'
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary
figure:--cherub, (plural) cherubims.
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.)
Prep | N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
ke'-rub (kerubh, Cheroub, Charoub): A place in Babylonia from which people whose genealogies had fallen into confusion went up at the return from exile (Ezr 2:59; Ne 7:61); unidentified. In 1 Esdras 5:36 we read "Charaathalan leading them, and Allar," a phrase that seems to have arisen through confusion of the names in the passages cited above.
Cherub
Plural cherubim, the name of certain symbolical figures frequently mentioned in Scripture. They are first mentioned in connection with the expulsion of our first parents from Eden (Gen. 3:24). There is no intimation given of their shape or form. They are next mentioned when Moses was commanded to provide furniture for the tabernacle (Ex. 25:17-20; 26:1, 31). God promised to commune with Moses “from between the cherubim” (25:22). This expression was afterwards used to denote the Divine abode and presence (Num. 7:89; 1 Sam. 4:4; Isa. 37:16; Ps. 80:1; 99:1). In…
apparently a place in Babylonia from which some persons of doubtful extraction returned to Judea with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:59; Nehemiah 7:61)
Plural CHERUBIM, an order of celestial beings or symbolical representations often referred to in the Old Testament and in the book of Revelation. The cherubim are variously represented as living creatures, Eze 1:1-28 Re 4:1-11; or as images wrought in tapestry, gold, or wood, Ex 36:35 37:7 Eze 41:25; as having one, two, or four faces, Ex 25:20 Eze 10:14 41:18; as having two, four, or six wings, 1Ki 6:27 Eze 1:6 Re…
כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to a cherub, an angelic being associated with guarding the Garden of Eden, flanking God's throne, and appearing as an image over the Ark of the Covenant. The term is of uncertain derivation and is used in both singular and plural forms (cherubim). Various texts, including Ezekiel, describe their roles and appearances.
כְּרוּב 91 n.m. cherub
the living chariot of the theophanic God
as guards of the garden of Eden
as the throne of Yahweh Sabaoth
P gives an account
K and Ch describe the cherubim of the temple
Ezekiel describes the cherubim
base
H3742 כְּרוּב cherub
3742 kruwb ker-oob'
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary
figure:--cherub, (plural) cherubims.
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.)
HR/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
ke'-rub (kerubh, Cheroub, Charoub): A place in Babylonia from which people whose genealogies had fallen into confusion went up at the return from exile (Ezr 2:59; Ne 7:61); unidentified. In 1 Esdras 5:36 we read "Charaathalan leading them, and Allar," a phrase that seems to have arisen through confusion of the names in the passages cited above.
Cherub
Plural cherubim, the name of certain symbolical figures frequently mentioned in Scripture. They are first mentioned in connection with the expulsion of our first parents from Eden (Gen. 3:24). There is no intimation given of their shape or form. They are next mentioned when Moses was commanded to provide furniture for the tabernacle (Ex. 25:17-20; 26:1, 31). God promised to commune with Moses “from between the cherubim” (25:22). This expression was afterwards used to denote the Divine abode and presence (Num. 7:89; 1 Sam. 4:4; Isa. 37:16; Ps. 80:1; 99:1). In…
apparently a place in Babylonia from which some persons of doubtful extraction returned to Judea with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:59; Nehemiah 7:61)
Plural CHERUBIM, an order of celestial beings or symbolical representations often referred to in the Old Testament and in the book of Revelation. The cherubim are variously represented as living creatures, Eze 1:1-28 Re 4:1-11; or as images wrought in tapestry, gold, or wood, Ex 36:35 37:7 Eze 41:25; as having one, two, or four faces, Ex 25:20 Eze 10:14 41:18; as having two, four, or six wings, 1Ki 6:27 Eze 1:6 Re…
שְׁנַ֫יִם (shnayim) means 'two' and serves as both a cardinal and ordinal number. It can denote 'both,' 'double,' or 'twice,' and is used in various combinations with other numbers. The word is derived as a dual form of שָׁנָה (shanah), which relates to the concept of pairs.
שְׁנַ֫יִם, שְׁתַּיִם 768 n.m. et f. du. two
base
H8147 שְׁנַ֫יִם, שְׁתַּיִם two
8147 shnayim shen-ah'-yim
dual of 8145; feminine shttayim {shet-tah'-yim}; two; also
(as ordinal) twofold:--both, couple, double, second, twain, +
twelfth, + twelve, + twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two.
see HEBREW for 08145
שְׁנַ֫יִם (she.na.yim) — two.
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)
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Acbda
too.
See NUMBER.
The Hebrew word פָּנֶה (*pāneh*) is a noun meaning 'face' or 'presence,' and it appears in various contexts, including the faces of seraphim and animals, as well as the surface of the ground. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' The word is built from a root that suggests turning or facing, and it encompasses a wide range of applications, both literal and figurative.
[פָּנֶה], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m. face, also faces
face, faces
presence, person
technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
face of seraphim
face of animals
face (= surface) of ground
as adv.loc. before
for other phrases
with prepositions
base
H6440 פָּנֶה, pl. פָּנִים face, also faces . . face, faces
. . presence, person
. technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
. face of seraphim
. face of animals
. face (= surface) of ground
. as adv. loc. before
. for other phrases
. with prepositions
6440 paniym paw-neem'
plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun (paneh
{paw-neh'}; from 6437); the face (as the part that turns);
used in a great variety of applications (literally and
figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a
preposition (before, etc.):--+ accept, a-(be- )fore(-time),
against, anger, X as (long as), at, + battle, + because (of),
+ beseech, countenance, edge, + employ, endure, + enquire,
face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er
time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, X him(-self), +
honourable, + impudent, + in, it, look(-eth) (- s), X me, +
meet, X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on,
open, + out of, over against, the partial, person, + please,
presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, + regard, right
forth, + serve, X shewbread, sight, state, straight, + street,
X thee, X them(-selves), through (+ - out), till, time(-s)
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face: before.
: before/to/front
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face.
: face
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from…
N-cp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to a cherub, an angelic being associated with guarding the Garden of Eden, flanking God's throne, and appearing as an image over the Ark of the Covenant. The term is of uncertain derivation and is used in both singular and plural forms (cherubim). Various texts, including Ezekiel, describe their roles and appearances.
כְּרוּב 91 n.m. cherub
the living chariot of the theophanic God
as guards of the garden of Eden
as the throne of Yahweh Sabaoth
P gives an account
K and Ch describe the cherubim of the temple
Ezekiel describes the cherubim
base
H3742 כְּרוּב cherub
3742 kruwb ker-oob'
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary
figure:--cherub, (plural) cherubims.
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.)
HRd/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
ke'-rub (kerubh, Cheroub, Charoub): A place in Babylonia from which people whose genealogies had fallen into confusion went up at the return from exile (Ezr 2:59; Ne 7:61); unidentified. In 1 Esdras 5:36 we read "Charaathalan leading them, and Allar," a phrase that seems to have arisen through confusion of the names in the passages cited above.
Cherub
Plural cherubim, the name of certain symbolical figures frequently mentioned in Scripture. They are first mentioned in connection with the expulsion of our first parents from Eden (Gen. 3:24). There is no intimation given of their shape or form. They are next mentioned when Moses was commanded to provide furniture for the tabernacle (Ex. 25:17-20; 26:1, 31). God promised to commune with Moses “from between the cherubim” (25:22). This expression was afterwards used to denote the Divine abode and presence (Num. 7:89; 1 Sam. 4:4; Isa. 37:16; Ps. 80:1; 99:1). In…
apparently a place in Babylonia from which some persons of doubtful extraction returned to Judea with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:59; Nehemiah 7:61)
Plural CHERUBIM, an order of celestial beings or symbolical representations often referred to in the Old Testament and in the book of Revelation. The cherubim are variously represented as living creatures, Eze 1:1-28 Re 4:1-11; or as images wrought in tapestry, gold, or wood, Ex 36:35 37:7 Eze 41:25; as having one, two, or four faces, Ex 25:20 Eze 10:14 41:18; as having two, four, or six wings, 1Ki 6:27 Eze 1:6 Re…