Bible Strands
1 Kings 6:25
The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator continues the architectural inventory of Solomon’s temple inner sanctuary, recording the precise specifications of the two large cherubim placed inside.
The words — The Hebrew מִדָּה (mi.Dah) indicates a measured dimension, while קֶצֶב (Ke.tzev) denotes the proportional form or outline.
The thread — This verse anchors the recurring motif of exact measurements that defines the temple’s construction, mirroring the ten-cubit wingspan in 1 Kings 6:24 and the ten-cubit height in 1 Kings 6:26 to establish a pattern of symmetrical sacred space.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to recognize that the text prioritizes uniformity and precise proportion over decorative detail, framing the sanctuary’s design around measured equivalence rather than symbolic variation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were of one measure and one size.