כְּר֖וּב
𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁
kᵉrûwb
a cherub
A supernatural or heavenly being, typically represented as a composite figure associated with the divine presence and protection of sacred spaces. In the Hebrew Bible, the כְּרוּב (keruv) appears prominently as a guardian or attendant of the throne of YHWH, often depicted as supporting the throne or covering the Ark of the Covenant with outstretched wings. In prophetic and poetic contexts, the keruv is depicted as a winged figure, sometimes described as possessing multiple faces or aspects, symbolizing power, movement, and proximity to the divine.
2 Samuel 22:11 · Word #3
Lexicon H3742
| Lemma | כְּרוּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kᵉrûwb |
| Strong's | H3742 |
| Definition | A supernatural or heavenly being, typically represented as a composite figure associated with the divine presence and protection of sacred spaces. In the Hebrew Bible, the כְּרוּב (keruv) appears prominently as a guardian or attendant of the throne of YHWH, often depicted as supporting the throne or covering the Ark of the Covenant with outstretched wings. In prophetic and poetic contexts, the keruv is depicted as a winged figure, sometimes described as possessing multiple faces or aspects, symbolizing power, movement, and proximity to the divine. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a cherub |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3742-03
guardian throne-being
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | Because the root is uncertain, the rendering reflects the established semantic role of כְּרוּב as a supernatural guardian and attendant of the divine throne. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved by using a singular concrete noun phrase. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
cherub
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "guardian throne-being". |