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The other wing, also 7 1 / 2 feet long, touched the wing of the first figure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and of this cherub, one wing, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house, and the other wing, also of five cubits, was joined to the wing of the first cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>one</i> wing of the other cherub <i>was</i> five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing <i>was</i> five cubits <i>also</i>, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>one</i> wing of the other cherub <i>was</i> five cubits, touching the wall of the room, and the other wing <i>also was</i> five cubits, touching the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house; and <i>its</i> other wing, of five cubits, was attached to the wing of the first cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house; and its other wing of five cubits was attached to the wing of the first cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house; and <i>its</i> other wing of five cubits, was attached to the wing of the first cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house; and <i>its</i> other wing of five cubits was attached to the wing of the first cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house; and its other wing of five cubits touched the wing of the first cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub was 7 1 /2 feet, touching the wall of the room; its other wing was 7 1 /2 feet, reaching the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub was 7 1/2 feet, touching the wall of the room; its other wing was 7 1/2 feet, reaching the wing of the other cherub. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The wing of the other one of the angels was 7 1/2 feet long and touched the other wall of the building. Its other wing was 7 1/2 feet long and touched the wing of the first. So the angels' combined wingspan was 30 feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub, five cubits long, touched the opposite wall of the Temple and its other wing, five cubits long, touched the wing of the first cherub. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Likewise one of the second cherub's wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched the other wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the first cherub's wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub was eight feet and seven inches, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was eight feet and seven inches, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits, joining to the wing of the other cherub. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub [is] five cubits touching the wall of the house, and the other wing [is] five cubits, adhering to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the wing of the other cherub is five cubits touching the wall of the house, and the other wing is five cubits, adhering to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub, five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing five cubits, cleaving to the wing of the other cherub.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In like manner the wing of the other cherub, was five cubits long, and reached to the wall: and his other wing was five cubits long, and touched the wing of the other cherub. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Similarly, the wing of the other cherub was five cubits, and it touched the wall, and his other wing of five cubits also touched the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The wing of the cherub, five cubits, touched the wall of the house, and the other wing, five cubits, was joined to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and of this cherub, one wing, five cubits long, touched the wall of the house, and the other wing, also five cubits long, was joined to the wing of the first cherub.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the wing of the other Cherub was five cubits and was joined to the wall of the house, and the other wing of five cubits touched the wing of the other Cherub.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/3-12.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=548" 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/2_chronicles/3.htm">The Cherubim</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>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. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: ū·ḵə·nap̄ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">The wing</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">of 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/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥā·mêš (Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">also measured five</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- 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/5060.htm" title="5060: mag·gî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">and touched</a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: lə·qîr (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall.">the wall</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·bā·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the temple,</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: hā·’a·ḥe·reṯ (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">while its other</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: wə·hak·kā·nāp̄ (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">wing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥā·mêš (Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">measured five</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- 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/1695.htm" title="1695: də·ḇê·qāh (Adj-fs) -- A clinging, cleaving. From dabaq; adhering.">and touched</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: liḵ·nap̄ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">the wing</a> <a href="/hebrew/312.htm" title="312: hā·’a·ḥêr (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Another. From 'achar; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.">of the first</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> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.…<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="/1_kings/6-24.htm">1 Kings 6:24-27</a></span><br />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. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, / and the height of each cherub was ten cubits. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a></span><br />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="/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="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Ezekiel 10:5</a></span><br />The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a></span><br />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="/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="/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9</a></span><br />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="/1_kings/8-7.htm">1 Kings 8:7</a></span><br />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/1-11.htm">Ezekiel 1:11</a></span><br />Such were their faces. Their wings were spread upward; each had two wings touching the wings of the creature on either side, and two wings covering its body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a></span><br />Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a></span><br />When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a></span><br />See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Luke 1:19</a></span><br />“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Adhering</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-6.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/judges/11-3.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Reaching</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-2.htm">Second</a> <a href="/judges/8-8.htm">Similarly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Wing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-24.htm">Adhering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-16.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/ezra/2-59.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">Five</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-5.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/psalms/57-10.htm">Reaching</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-22.htm">Similarly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-32.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-23.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/job/39-13.htm">Wing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-1.htm">The place and time of building the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">The measure and ornaments of the house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">The cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">The veil and pillars</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/2_chronicles/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits</b><br>In the construction of Solomon's Temple, cherubim were significant figures, symbolizing the presence and majesty of God. The measurement of five cubits (approximately 7.5 feet or 2.3 meters) indicates the grandeur and scale of these figures. The cherubim were crafted from olive wood and overlaid with gold, emphasizing their importance and the holiness of the temple. The number five in biblical numerology often represents grace, which may symbolize the grace of God covering His people.<p><b>and touched the wall of the temple</b><br>The placement of the cherubim so that their wings touched the temple walls signifies the encompassing presence of God within the Holy of Holies. This design reflects the cherubim on the Ark of the Covenant, where their wings also overshadowed the mercy seat. The touching of the wall suggests a connection between heaven and earth, as the temple was considered the dwelling place of God among His people.<p><b>while its other wing measured five cubits</b><br>The symmetry in the measurements of the cherubim's wings highlights the order and perfection in God's creation and His divine plan. The equal length of the wings suggests balance and harmony, which are key themes in the construction of the temple. This balance can also be seen as a reflection of God's justice and mercy.<p><b>and touched the wing of the first cherub</b><br>The touching of the wings of the two cherubim symbolizes unity and completeness. In the context of the temple, it represents the unity of God's covenant with Israel and His continual presence with them. This imagery is reminiscent of the cherubim in the Garden of Eden, guarding the way to the Tree of Life, and points forward to the unity and reconciliation found in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of the temple and the presence of God with humanity.<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, a task that his father David had prepared for but was not allowed to complete.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings depicted in the temple, symbolizing the presence and majesty of God. Their wings touching each other and the walls signify the completeness and unity of God's presence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_in_jerusalem.htm">Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The holy place where God’s presence dwelt among His people, serving as a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_of_holies.htm">Holy of Holies</a></b><br>The innermost and most sacred area of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was placed, representing God's throne on earth.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell, and the location of the temple.<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 presence among His people. Their wings touching each other and the walls signify the completeness and unity of God's presence. This reminds us of the importance of reverence and awe in our worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_place.htm">God's Dwelling Place</a></b><br>The temple was a physical representation of God's dwelling among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to live lives that reflect His holiness and presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>The touching wings of the cherubim can symbolize unity in worship. As believers, we are called to come together in unity, supporting and encouraging one another in our faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed description of the cherubim's construction reflects the importance of intentionality and excellence in our worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god.htm">The Holiness of God</a></b><br>The presence of the cherubim in the Holy of Holies underscores the holiness of God and the reverence required in approaching Him. This calls us to examine our own lives and approach God with humility and respect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bible_say_pi_is_3.htm">Why does the Bible say pi is 3 instead of 3.14?</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/how_feasible_were_30,000_sacrifices.htm">How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Literally, <span class= "ital">And the wing of the one cherub--five cubits</span>--<span class= "ital">was touching the wall of the chamber, and the other wing--five cubits</span>--<span class= "ital">was cleaving to the wing of the other cherub.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/3-12.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 wing</span><br /><span class="heb">וּכְנַ֨ף</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·nap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the second</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָד֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">cherub</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּר֤וּב</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] five</span><br /><span class="heb">חָמֵ֔שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubits</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמּ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’am·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<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">and touched</span><br /><span class="heb">מַגִּ֖יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(mag·gî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wall</span><br /><span class="heb">לְקִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·qîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the house,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּ֑יִת</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while [its] other</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַחֶ֙רֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’a·ḥe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, next, other</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַכָּנָ֤ף</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hak·kā·nāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[measured] five</span><br /><span class="heb">חָמֵ֔שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·mêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> </span><span class="str2">Five</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubits</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמּ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’am·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<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">and touched</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבֵקָ֕ה</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇê·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1695.htm">Strong's 1695: </a> </span><span class="str2">A clinging, cleaving</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wing</span><br /><span class="heb">לִכְנַ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(liḵ·nap̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַחֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’a·ḥêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, next, other</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherub.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּר֥וּב</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">2 Chronicles 3:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/3-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 3:12 The wing of the other cherub was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 3:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 3:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 3:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 3:13" /></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>