Quick Definition
cherub
Strong's Definition
a cherub or imaginary figure
Derivation: of uncertain derivation;
KJV Usage: cherub, (plural) cherubims.
TWOT Reference: 1036
Outline of Biblical Usage
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.)
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
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.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
כְּרוּב
kerûb
BDB Definition:
1) cherub, cherubim (plural)
1a) an angelic being
1a1) as guardians of Eden
1a2) as flanking Gods throne
1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant
1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (figuratively)
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: of uncertain derivation
Same Word by TWOT Number: 1036
Total KJV Occurrences: 91