1 Kings 6:26
New International Version
The height of each cherub was ten cubits.

New Living Translation
each was 15 feet tall.

English Standard Version
The height of one cherub was ten cubits, and so was that of the other cherub.

Berean Standard Bible
and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.

King James Bible
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.

New King James Version
The height of one cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other cherub.

New American Standard Bible
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was that of the other cherub.

NASB 1995
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other cherub.

NASB 1977
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other cherub.

Legacy Standard Bible
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other cherub.

Amplified Bible
the height of the one cherub was ten cubits, as was the other.

Christian Standard Bible
The first cherub’s height was 15 feet and so was the second cherub’s.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The first cherub’s height was 15 feet and so was the second cherub’s.

American Standard Version
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.

English Revised Version
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Each was 15 feet high.

International Standard Version
the height of one cherub being ten cubits, as was the height of the other.

Majority Standard Bible
and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.

NET Bible
Each cherub stood 15 feet high.

New Heart English Bible
The height of the one cherub was seventeen feet and three inches, and so was it of the other cherub.

Webster's Bible Translation
The hight of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.

World English Bible
One cherub was ten cubits high, and so was the other cherub.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the height of the first cherub [is] ten by the cubit, and so [is] the second cherub;

Young's Literal Translation
the height of the one cherub is ten by the cubit, and so is the second cherub;

Smith's Literal Translation
The height of the one cherub ten by the cubit, and this to the second cherub.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That is to say, one cherub was ten cubits high, and in like manner the other cherub.

Catholic Public Domain Version
that is, one cherub had a height of ten cubits, and similarly the second cherub.

New American Bible
the first cherub was ten cubits high, and so was the second.

New Revised Standard Version
The height of one cherub was ten cubits, and so was that of the other cherub.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the height of one Cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other Cherub.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it with the second cherub.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cherubim
25The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, 26and the height of each cherub was ten cubits. 27And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 3:10-13
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. ...

Ezekiel 41:18-20
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. / Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.

Exodus 25:18-20
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.

Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Revelation 4:6-8
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!”

Isaiah 6:2
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.

Exodus 37:7-9
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.

2 Chronicles 5:7-8
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.

Psalm 99:1
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Ezekiel 10:1-2
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.

Revelation 5:6
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.

Exodus 26:1
“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.

1 Samuel 4:4
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.

1 Chronicles 28:18
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

Ezekiel 1:5-11
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. ...


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1 Kings 6
1. The building of Solomon's temple
5. The chambers thereof
11. God's promise unto it
15. The ceiling and adorning of it
23. The cherubim
31. The doors
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The height of each cherub
The term "cherub" (Hebrew: כְּרוּב, kerub) refers to a type of angelic being often associated with the presence and glory of God. In the context of the temple, cherubim symbolize divine protection and the holiness of God. The specific mention of their height, "ten cubits," emphasizes their grandeur and the majesty of God's dwelling place. A cubit is traditionally understood as the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 18 inches, making each cherub about 15 feet tall. This significant height underscores the awe-inspiring nature of the temple's inner sanctum, where God's presence was believed to dwell.

was ten cubits
The measurement of "ten cubits" is not arbitrary; it reflects a sense of completeness and divine order in biblical numerology. The number ten often signifies completeness or perfection, as seen in the Ten Commandments. In the construction of the temple, these measurements were divinely inspired, indicating that every aspect of the temple was designed to reflect God's perfect order and holiness. The cherubim's height, therefore, is not just a physical dimension but a theological statement about the perfection and completeness of God's presence.

and both cherubim
The presence of "both cherubim" highlights the importance of symmetry and balance in the temple's design. In the Holy of Holies, where these cherubim were placed, they flanked the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing the throne of God. The duality of the cherubim can also be seen as a representation of the unity and harmony within the divine realm. This pairing serves as a reminder of the cooperative and relational nature of God's creation, where balance and harmony are central themes.

were of the same size and shape
The phrase "of the same size and shape" emphasizes uniformity and equality. In the context of the temple, this uniformity reflects the unchanging and consistent nature of God. The cherubim, identical in size and shape, symbolize the unwavering and impartial justice of God. This consistency is a source of comfort and assurance for believers, as it reflects the reliability and steadfastness of God's character. The meticulous attention to detail in ensuring that both cherubim were identical also speaks to the importance of precision and care in worship and in the construction of sacred spaces.

Verse 26. - The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so it was of the other cherub. [The constant recurrence of the number ton, the symbol of completeness and perfection, is not to be overlooked.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and the height
קוֹמַת֙ (qō·w·maṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6967: Height

of each
הָֽאֶחָ֔ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

cherub
הַכְּר֥וּב (hak·kə·rūḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

[was] ten
עֶ֖שֶׂר (‘e·śer)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 6235: Ten

cubits.
בָּֽאַמָּ֑ה (bā·’am·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base


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