Strong's Lexicon Kerub: Cherub Original Word: כְּרוּב Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be near or to guard. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5502 (Χερουβ, Cheroub): The Greek transliteration of the Hebrew "Kerub," used in the Septuagint and the New Testament. Usage: The term "Kerub" refers to a type of angelic being often associated with the presence and glory of God. In the Hebrew Bible, cherubim are depicted as guardians of sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden and the Ark of the Covenant. They are often described as having multiple wings and faces, symbolizing their role as divine protectors and messengers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, similar beings to cherubim were often depicted as composite creatures with features of humans and animals, serving as guardians of temples and palaces. In the biblical context, cherubim are closely associated with the holiness and majesty of God, emphasizing His transcendence and the sacredness of His dwelling places. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as kerub Definition a place in Bab. NASB Translation Cherub (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kerub, a place in Bab. The same as kruwb; Kerub, a place in Bab.: see HEBREW kruwb Forms and Transliterations כְּר֥וּב כרוב kə·rūḇ kərūḇ keRuvLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:59 HEB: תֵּ֣ל חַרְשָׁ֔א כְּר֥וּב אַדָּ֖ן אִמֵּ֑ר NAS: Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan KJV: Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, INT: Tel-melah Tel-harsha Cherub Addan Immer Nehemiah 7:61 2 Occurrences |