1 Kings 6:26
1 Kings 6:26 in Multiple Translations
and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.
The two of them were ten cubits high.
Both cherubs were ten cubits tall.
For the height of the one Cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other Cherub.
the height of the one cherub [is] ten by the cubit, and so [is] the second cherub;
One cherub was ten cubits high, and so was the other cherub.
The hight of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.
That is to say, one cherub was ten cubits high, and in like manner the other cherub.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:26
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1 Kings 6:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קוֹמַת֙
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
עֶ֖שֶׂר
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֑ה
וְ/כֵ֖ן
הַ/כְּר֥וּב
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
קוֹמַת֙
qôwmâh
H6967
height
N-fs
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-ms
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
עֶ֖שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֑ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Prep | N-fs
וְ/כֵ֖ן
kên
H3651
right
Conj | Part
הַ/כְּר֥וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-ms
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:26
קוֹמַת֙
qôwmâh
H6967
"height"
N-fs
Qomah refers to height or stature, describing how tall someone or something is, like the height of a person or a building in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) height 1a) height, stature 1b) height
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] along, height, high, stature, tall. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:23; Isaiah 10:33.
הַ/כְּר֣וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-ms
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.
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
עֶ֖שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
בָּֽ/אַמָּ֑ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Prep | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
וְ/כֵ֖ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Conj | Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
הַ/כְּר֥וּב
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-ms
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.
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:26
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Context — The Cherubim
24One 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.
25The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,
26and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.
27And 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. 28He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.1 Kings 6:26 Summary
The verse 1 Kings 6:26 tells us that the height of each cherub was ten cubits, which signifies the glory and majesty of God. This reminds us of God's power and presence, as seen in other Bible verses like Ezekiel 1:5-14 and Psalm 91:4. The cherubim's size and placement in the temple emphasize the importance of the innermost room, where God's presence dwells, and teach us about God's desire to be close to His people, as mentioned in Exodus 25:22. By reflecting on this verse, we can deepen our understanding of God's character and nature, and His desire to dwell among us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the height of the cherubim in 1 Kings 6:26?
The height of the cherubim, being ten cubits, signifies the glory and majesty of God, as seen in Ezekiel 1:5-14, where the cherubim are described as having a similar stature, emphasizing God's power and presence in the temple.
How do the cherubim in 1 Kings 6:26 relate to the rest of the temple's design?
The cherubim, with their ten-cubit height, are a central part of the temple's design, as seen in 1 Kings 6:23-28, and their size and placement emphasize the importance of the innermost room of the temple, where God's presence dwells, as mentioned in Exodus 25:22.
What is the symbolic meaning of the cherubim's height and size in 1 Kings 6:26?
The cherubim's height and size symbolize the connection between heaven and earth, as seen in Ezekiel 1:1-28, and their wings, which touch the walls of the temple, signify God's protection and care for His people, as mentioned in Psalm 91:4.
How does the description of the cherubim in 1 Kings 6:26 relate to other biblical descriptions of cherubim?
The description of the cherubim in 1 Kings 6:26 is similar to other biblical descriptions, such as in Exodus 25:18-22 and Ezekiel 1:5-14, which emphasize the importance of the cherubim as guardians of God's throne and symbols of His presence and power.
Reflection Questions
- What does the majesty and glory of the cherubim in 1 Kings 6:26 reveal about God's character and nature?
- How can I apply the symbolism of the cherubim's height and size to my own life and relationship with God?
- What does the presence of the cherubim in the temple, as described in 1 Kings 6:26, teach me about God's desire to dwell among His people?
- In what ways can I reflect on the biblical descriptions of cherubim, such as in 1 Kings 6:26 and Ezekiel 1:5-14, to deepen my understanding of God's power and presence?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:26
The height of the one cherub [was] ten cubits, and so [was it] of the other cherub. Which is repeated from 1 Kings 6:23; that it might be observed, being of an extraordinary size.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:26
And five cubits was the one wing of the cherub, and five cubits the other wing of the cherub: from the uttermost part of the one wing unto the uttermost part of the other were ten cubits. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:26
1 Kings 6:26 The height of the one cherub [was] ten cubits, and so [was it] of the other cherub.Ver. 26. The height of the one cherub was ten cubits.] They were of a giant like stature. See 1 Kings 6:23.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:26
Verse 26. The height of the one cherub was ten cubits] Concerning the cherubs, their form, &c., See Clarke on Exodus 25:18. The height of each cherub was about eighteen feet and three inches.