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Χερουβεὶν

"cherubim" (i.e., cherubs or kerubim)

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Detailed Definition

  • 1cherubim, two golden figures of living creatures with two wings

Etymology & Derivation

plural of hebrew origin (h3742)

Scholarly Notes

cherubim sculptures were fastened to the lid of the ark of the covenant in the holy of holies (both at the sacred tabernacle and solomon's temple) in such a manner that their faces were turned towards each other and down towards the lid, which they overshadowed with their expanded wings.

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