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
36. The court
37. The time of building it














and the height of each cherub
The cherubim are angelic beings often associated with the presence of God, particularly in the context of the Holy of Holies within the temple. In the tabernacle and later in Solomon's Temple, cherubim were depicted as guardians of sacred spaces. Their presence in the temple signifies the holiness and divine protection of the area. The cherubim's role as guardians is reminiscent of their placement at the entrance of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24), symbolizing the separation between the divine and the profane. The cherubim in the temple were crafted from olive wood and overlaid with gold, emphasizing their importance and the sacredness of their function.

was ten cubits.
A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters, making each cherub approximately 15 feet or 4.5 meters tall. This significant height underscores the grandeur and majesty of the temple, reflecting the glory of God whom the temple was built to honor. The size of the cherubim also indicates the importance of the Holy of Holies, where they were placed, as the innermost and most sacred part of the temple. The dimensions of the cherubim can be compared to the grandeur of other ancient Near Eastern temples, where large statues often symbolized divine presence and power. The cherubim's size and placement within the temple can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity, bridging the gap between the divine and the earthly.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling his father David's vision.

2. The Temple in Jerusalem
The holy place constructed by Solomon as a dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for worship.

3. Cherubim
Angelic beings depicted in the Holy of Holies, symbolizing the presence and majesty of God.

4. Holy of Holies
The innermost and most sacred area of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was placed.

5. Ark of the Covenant
A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of the Cherubim
The cherubim in the temple symbolize God's holiness and the reverence due to Him. They remind us of the importance of approaching God with awe and respect.

Unity and Consistency in Worship
The identical size and shape of the cherubim reflect the unity and order that should characterize our worship and service to God. Consistency in our spiritual practices honors God.

God's Presence Among His People
The presence of the cherubim in the Holy of Holies signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. This encourages us to cultivate a personal relationship with God, knowing He is near.

The Role of Sacred Spaces
The temple and its furnishings, including the cherubim, teach us about the value of creating sacred spaces in our lives where we can focus on God and His presence.

Fulfillment in Christ
The temple and its elements, including the cherubim, point forward to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate manifestation of God's presence and glory among us.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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