2 Chronicles 3:13

Verse

So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.

American Standard Version (1901)

The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house.

Bible in Basic English

Their outstretched wings were twenty cubits across; they were placed upright on their feet, facing the inner part of the house.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So the wings of the two cherubims were spread forth, and were extended twenty cubits: and they stood upright on their feet, and their faces were turned toward the house without.

Free Bible Version

So the wingspan of these cherubim together was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.

Geneva Bible 1599

The wings of these Cherubims were spread abroade twentie cubites: they stoode on their feete, and their faces were toward the house.

King James (Authorized) Version

The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were inward.

Translation for Translators

It was 30 feet from the outer wing of the one statue to the outer wing of the other statue. The statues faced the doorway to the main room.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The wings of these cherubs spread a total of twenty cubits. The cherubs stood on their feet, with their faces toward the main hall.

Noah Webster Bible

The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were inward.

World English Bible

The wings of these cherubim spread themselves out twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house.

Young's Literal Translation

The wings of these cherubs are spreading forth twenty cubits, and they are standing on their feet and their faces [are] inward.

Context

The Cherubim

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.¹³So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.

Sermons

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F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes the majestic size of the two cherubim statues that King Solomon had made in the inner sanctuary of the temple. Each cherub was ten cubits tall, with a wingspan of ten cubits, symbolizing the grandeur and glory of God's presence in the temple. The cherubim's outstretched wings touching each other and the walls of the temple signified their reverence and protection over the holy space. This verse showcases the intricate details and craftsmanship dedicated to honoring God in the construction of the temple, reflecting the Israelites' commitment to worship and glorify the Lord.

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