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both cherubim had the same measure and the same form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the other cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits: both the cherubims <i>were</i> of one measure and one size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the other cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits; both cherubim <i>were</i> of the same size and shape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits; both of the cherubim were of the same measurement and the same form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the other cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The other cherub <i>was</i> also ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The [wingspan of the] other cherub was also ten cubits. The measurements and cut (shape) of the two cherubim were the same;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub also was 15 feet; both cherubim had the same size and shape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub also was 15 feet; both cherubim had the same size and shape. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Both angels had a 15-foot [wingspan]. Both had the same measurements and the same shape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Each cherub was ten cubits high, and both were of the same size and shape, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub also had a wingspan of 15 feet; it was identical to the first in measurements and shape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The other cherub was seventeen feet and three inches: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one size.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The other cherub was ten cubits. Both the cherubim were of one measure and one form. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the second cherub [is] ten by the cubit; one measure and one form [are] of the two cherubim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and ten by the cubit is the second cherub, one measure and one form are to the two cherubs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ten by the cubit of the second cherub: one measure and one form to the two cherubs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub also was ten cubits: and the measure, and the work was the same in both the cherubims: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, the second cherub was ten cubits. And the measure was equal and the work was one, in the two cherubim,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The second cherub was also ten cubits: the two cherubim were identical in size and shape;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The other cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same measure and the same form.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the other cherub was ten cubits; both cherubim were of the same measure and the same size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the other Cherub was ten cubits, the measure was one height for both Cherubim.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus it was with the other cherub, both were alike finished with one measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/6-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2181" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">The Cherubim</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>One 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. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">The second</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·rūḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherub</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: wə·‘e·śer (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">also measured ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: bā·’am·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: liš·nê (Prep-l:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">both</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·ru·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherubim</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">had the same</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: mid·dāh (N-fs) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">size</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fsc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7095.htm" title="7095: wə·qe·ṣeḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A cut, shape, extremity. From qatsab; shape; base.">and shape,</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-20</a></span><br />Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-19</a></span><br />were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5</a></span><br />Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2</a></span><br />Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7-9</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-8</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-2</a></span><br />And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. / And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6</a></span><br />Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1</a></span><br />“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-7</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Ezekiel 1:5-11</a></span><br />and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. / Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11</a></span><br />And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Exodus 36:8</a></span><br />All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one size.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-17.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">Form</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Identical</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-2.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">Shape</a> <a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">Size</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Form</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Identical</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Shape</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Size</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">The building of Solomon's temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">The chambers thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-11.htm">God's promise unto it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">The ceiling and adorning of it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">The cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">The doors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">The court</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm">The time of building it</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The second cherub also measured ten cubits;</b><br>The cherubim were angelic figures placed in the inner sanctuary of Solomon's Temple, symbolizing the presence and majesty of God. The measurement of ten cubits (approximately 15 feet or 4.5 meters) indicates their grandeur and significance. This size reflects the importance of the cherubim in the Holy of Holies, where they overshadowed the Ark of the Covenant. The use of cubits, an ancient unit of measurement, aligns with the construction practices of the time, as seen in other ancient Near Eastern cultures. The cherubim's size emphasizes the reverence and awe associated with God's dwelling place.<p><b>both cherubim had the same size and shape,</b><br>The uniformity in size and shape of the cherubim highlights the order and precision in the construction of the Temple, reflecting God's nature of harmony and perfection. This symmetry can be seen as a representation of divine order, mirroring the balance and unity found in creation. The cherubim's identical appearance also signifies equality and consistency in the divine realm, reinforcing the idea that God's presence is unchanging and steadfast. This concept of uniformity is echoed in other biblical passages, such as the detailed instructions for the Tabernacle in Exodus, where specific measurements and designs were given to ensure everything was made according to God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by wisdom and prosperity, and the construction of the temple is one of his most significant achievements.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings that are often associated with the presence of God. In the context of the temple, they symbolize divine protection and the holiness of God’s dwelling place.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_in_jerusalem.htm">Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The holy place constructed by Solomon as a permanent dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for Israelite worship. It represents God's presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, chosen by God as the location for His temple. It holds significant religious and historical importance throughout the Bible.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments. It symbolizes God's covenant with Israel and His presence with them.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_cherubim.htm">Symbolism of the Cherubim</a></b><br>The cherubim in the temple symbolize God's holiness and His protective presence. They remind us of the reverence due to God in our worship and daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_among_his_people.htm">God's Dwelling Among His People</a></b><br>The temple signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that honors God's presence within us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The precise measurements and design of the cherubim reflect the importance of intentionality and excellence in our worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The construction of the temple and its elements show the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, from the tabernacle to the temple, and ultimately fulfilled in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_cherubim_in_religion.htm">What are cherubim in religious or mythological contexts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_temple_fit_2_chron_3_10-13_cherubim.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13 - Could the massive cherubim described really be accommodated within the temple's recorded dimensions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_kings_6_27-28_cherubim_fit_the_era.htm">Considering 1 Kings 6:27-28, does the description of massive cherubim overlaid with gold align with known artistic and technological capabilities of the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_kings_23_25_exalt_josiah_over_david.htm">Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubims were of (me measure and one size</span> [or <span class="accented">shape</span>]. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/6-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The second</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherub</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּר֖וּב</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·rūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[also measured] ten</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֶ֙שֶׂר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘e·śer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubits;</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’am·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">both</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liš·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherubim</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·ru·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had the same</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">size</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mid·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and shape,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקֶ֥צֶב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qe·ṣeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7095.htm">Strong's 7095: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cut, shape, extremity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/6-25.htm">1 Kings 6:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 6:25 The other cherub was ten cubits: both (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 6:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 6:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>