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◄ 2 Chronicles 3:11►
New International Version
The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the temple wall, while its other wing, also five cubits long, touched the wing of the other cherub.

New Living Translation
The total wingspan of the two cherubim standing side by side was 30 feet. One wing of the first figure was 7 1 / 2 feet long, and it touched the Temple wall. The other wing, also 7 1 / 2 feet long, touched one of the wings of the second figure.

English Standard Version
The wings of the cherubim together extended twenty cubits: one wing of the one, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house, and its other wing, of five cubits, touched the wing of the other cherub;

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And the wings of the cherubimswere twenty cubits long: one wingof the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wingwas likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

New King James Version
The wings of the cherubimwere twenty cubits inoverall length: one wingof the one cherub was five cubits, touching the wall of the room, and the other wingwas five cubits, touching the wing of the other cherub;

New American Standard Bible
The wingspan of the cherubimwas twenty cubits; the wing of one, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house, andits other wing, of five cubits, touched the wing of the other cherub.

NASB 1995
The wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits; the wing of one, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house, and its other wing, of five cubits, touched the wing of the other cherub.

NASB 1977
And the wingspan of the cherubimwas twenty cubits; the wing of one, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house, andits other wing, of five cubits, touched the wing of the other cherub.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the wingspan of the cherubimwas twenty cubits; the wing of one, of five cubits, touched the wall of the house, andits other wing, of five cubits, touched the wing of the other cherub.

Amplified Bible
The wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits: one wing of one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house, and its other wing, of five cubits, touched the other cherub’s wing.

Christian Standard Bible
The overall length of the wings of the cherubim was 30 feet: the wing of one was 7 1 /2 feet, touching the wall of the room; its other wing was 7 1 /2 feet, touching the wing of the other cherub.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The overall length of the wings of the cherubim was 30 feet: the wing of one was 7 1/2 feet, touching the wall of the room; its other wing was 7 1/2 feet, touching the wing of the other cherub.

American Standard Version
And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

English Revised Version
And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The combined length of the angels' wings was 30 feet. A wing of one of the angels was 7 1/2 feet long and touched the wall of the building. Its other wing was 7 1/2 feet long and touched one wing of the other.

International Standard Version
The wingspan of the cherubim was 20 cubits; the wing of one, five cubits long, touched the wall of the Temple, and its other wing, five cubits long, touched the wing of the other cherub.

NET Bible
The combined wing span of the cherubs was 30 feet. One of the first cherub's wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched one wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the second cherub's wings.

New Heart English Bible
The wings of the cherubim were thirty-four feet and five inches: the wing of the one was eight feet and seven inches, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was eight feet and seven inches, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: one wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
The wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of the one was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
as for the wings of the cherubim, their length [is] twenty cubits, the wing of the one [is] five cubits, touching the wall of the house, and the other wing [is] five cubits, touching the wing of the other cherub.

Young's Literal Translation
as to the wings of the cherubs, their length is twenty cubits, the wing of the one is five cubits, touching the wall of the house, and the other wing is five cubits, touching the wing of the other cherub.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the wings of the cherubims their length, twenty cubits: the one wing to five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the wing of the other, five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The wings of the cherubims were extended twenty cubits, so that one wing was five cubits long, and reached to the wall of the house: and the other was also five cubits long, and reached to the wing of the other cherub.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The wings of the cherubim extended for twenty cubits, such that one wing had five cubits and it touched the wall of the house, and the other, having five cubits, touched the wing of the other cherub.

New American Bible
The wings of the cherubim spanned twenty cubits: one wing of each cherub, five cubits in length, extended to a wall of the house, while the other wing, also five cubits in length, touched the corresponding wing of the other cherub.

New Revised Standard Version
The wings of the cherubim together extended twenty cubits: one wing of the one, five cubits long, touched the wall of the house, and its other wing, five cubits long, touched the wing of the other cherub;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long; one wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the length of the wings of the Cherubim, twenty cubits; one wing was five cubits and was joined to the wall of the house.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the wings of the cherubs were twenty cubits in length: and one wing of five cubits touched the wall of the house: and the other wing of five cubits touched the wing of the other cherub.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cherubim
10In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.11The totalwingspanof the cherubimwas twentycubits.One wingof the first cherubwas fivecubits longand touchedthe wallof the temple,and its otherwingwas fivecubits longand touchedthe wingof the othercherub.12The 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.…

Cross References
1 Kings 6:24-27
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. ...

Exodus 25:20
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.

Ezekiel 10:5
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.

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.

Revelation 4:8
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!”

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

Exodus 37:9
And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

1 Kings 8:7
For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

Ezekiel 1:11
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.

Revelation 5:11
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.

Psalm 18:10
He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.

Isaiah 37:16
“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

Matthew 18:10
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.

Luke 1:19
“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.

Daniel 9:21
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.


Treasury of Scripture

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2 Chronicles 3
1.The place and time of building the temple
3.The measure and ornaments of the house
11.The cherubim
14.The veil and pillars














The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits.
The cherubim in the temple symbolize the presence and majesty of God. A cubit is approximately 18 inches, making the total wingspan about 30 feet. This grand scale reflects the glory and holiness of God, as cherubim are often associated with divine presence, as seen inEzekiel 10 andRevelation 4. The cherubim's wings covering the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies signify God's throne on earth, echoing the cherubim in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:24) and the heavenly throne room (Isaiah 6:2).

One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple,
Each wing measuring five cubits (approximately 7.5 feet) indicates the cherubim's significant size and the temple's grandeur. The touching of the wall signifies stability and the encompassing protection of God's presence. This detail emphasizes the temple as a sacred space, set apart for worship and communion with God, similar to the tabernacle's design inExodus 25:18-20.

and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub.
The connection between the wings of the cherubim symbolizes unity and harmony in God's creation and His divine order. This imagery can be seen as a type of Christ, who unites heaven and earth, reconciling humanity to God (Colossians 1:20). The touching wings also create a protective covering over the Ark, representing God's covenant and His faithfulness to His people, as seen inPsalm 91:4.

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

2.Cherubim
Angelic beings depicted in the Holy of Holies within the temple. Their wings symbolize the presence and majesty of God.

3.Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Israelites, representing God's dwelling among His people.

4.Holy of Holies
The innermost and most sacred area of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was placed, symbolizing God's throne on earth.

5.Main Hall
The larger area of the temple where the priests conducted their duties, leading to the Holy of Holies.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of the Cherubim
The cherubim's wingspan and position in the temple symbolize God's majesty and His protective presence over His people. Reflect on how God's presence is a source of comfort and guidance in your life.

Reverence for God's Holiness
The Holy of Holies was a place of utmost reverence, accessible only to the high priest once a year. Consider how you approach God in prayer and worship, acknowledging His holiness.

God's Dwelling Among Us
The temple was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell with His people. In the New Testament, believers are described as the temple of the Holy Spirit. How does this truth impact your daily life and interactions?

Obedience to God's Instructions
Solomon's adherence to the detailed instructions for the temple's construction demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's commands. Reflect on areas in your life where you need to align more closely with God's will.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 3:11?

2.How does 2 Chronicles 3:11 emphasize the grandeur of Solomon's temple construction?

3.What significance do the cherubim's wings have in understanding God's holiness?

4.How can we apply the dedication seen in 2 Chronicles 3:11 to our worship?

5.What connections exist between the cherubim here and those in Exodus 25:20?

6.How does the temple's design reflect God's majesty in our church architecture today?

7.What is the significance of the cherubim's wingspan in 2 Chronicles 3:11?

8.How does 2 Chronicles 3:11 reflect God's majesty in temple design?

9.Why were cherubim chosen for the temple in 2 Chronicles 3:11?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 3?

11.Why does the Bible say pi is 3 instead of 3.14?

12.2 Chronicles 3:4 - How could the porch realistically be 120 cubits high when no known structures of that era matched such a height?

13.2 Chronicles 3:10-13 - Could the massive cherubim described really be accommodated within the temple's recorded dimensions?

14.Deuteronomy 3:11 describes King Og's massive iron bed--how can this be historically or scientifically accurate?
What Does 2 Chronicles 3:11 Mean
“The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits.”

• A cubit is roughly 18 inches, so twenty cubits equal about 30 feet—exactly the width of the Most Holy Place (2 Chron 3:8).

• By filling the entire breadth, the cherubim visually announce that God’s throne room is completely under divine guardianship (1 Kings 6:23-28).

• Their size reminds worshipers that the Lord is not a regional deity squeezed into a box; His reach spans the whole sanctuary, echoingPsalm 24:1 that “the earth is the LORD’s.”

• The wingspan also echoes the smaller mercy-seat cherubim ofExodus 25:18-20, now magnified to match the permanent Temple.

“One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple,”

• Each single wing measures five cubits (about 7 ½ ft.), showing precise, intentional design—nothing left to guesswork in God’s house (1 Chron 28:19).

• A wing fixed to the wall pictures steadfast protection; God is “a wall of fire around her” (Zechariah 2:5).

• This contact with the wall roots the heavenly symbol in earthly architecture: heaven and earth meet in the Temple, anticipatingJohn 1:14 where “the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us.”

“and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub.”

• The touching wings form an unbroken canopy over the Ark, foreshadowingPsalm 91:4, “He will cover you with His feathers.”

• Unity between the two cherubim pictures agreement in heaven concerning God’s holiness (Isaiah 6:2-3;Revelation 4:8).

• The mirrored symmetry also teaches the Israelites that order, not chaos, characterizes God’s presence (1 Corinthians 14:33).

summary

Verse 11 paints more than architectural specs; it displays a thirty-foot spread of guardian wings that fill, secure, and unify the holiest space on earth. With one wing anchored to the wall and the other interlocking overhead, the cherubim proclaim God’s total coverage, steadfast protection, and perfect order. Far from ornamental, their wings preach that the Lord wholly surrounds His people with glory and invites them to dwell safely beneath His overshadowing presence.

(11)And the wings of the cherubims were twenty cubits long.--Their length was, altogether,twenty cubits; so that, being outspread, they reached from wall to wall of the Holy of holies, which was twenty cubits wide. Of this breadth each cherub covered half, or ten cubits, with his wings, which were five cubits apiece in length. Obviously the inner wing of each cherub met the inner wing of the other in the middle of the wall.

One wing . . . other cherub.--The wing of the one, extending to five cubits, was touching the wall of the chamber, and the other wing--five cubits--was touching the wing of the other cherub.

Verse 11. -Twenty cubits. This, like all the preceding cubit measurings of the temple foundations and heights, and with all the succeeding cherubim measurings, is the exact double of that observed by Moses (Exodus 37:6-9). Theheight of the cherubim, ten cubits, not mentioned in our text, is given in the parallel (1 Kings 6:26).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The total
אָרְכָּ֖ם(’ā·rə·kām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 753:Length

wingspan
וְכַנְפֵי֙(wə·ḵan·p̄ê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3671:An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

of the cherubim
הַכְּרוּבִ֔ים(hak·kə·rū·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742:Probably an order of angelic beings

[was] twenty
עֶשְׂרִ֑ים(‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242:Twenty, twentieth

cubits.
אַמּ֣וֹת(’am·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520:A mother, a cubit, a door-base

One wing
כְּנַ֨ף(kə·nap̄)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3671:An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

of the first [cherub]
הָאֶחָ֜ד(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, first

[was] five
חָמֵ֗שׁ(ḥā·mêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568:Five

cubits [long]
לְאַמּ֣וֹת(lə·’am·mō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520:A mother, a cubit, a door-base

and touched
מַגַּ֙עַת֙(mag·ga·‘aṯ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 5060:To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike

the wall
לְקִ֣יר(lə·qîr)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7023:A wall

of the temple,
הַבַּ֔יִת(hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004:A house

and [its] other
הָאַחֶ֙רֶת֙(hā·’a·ḥe·reṯ)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 312:Hinder, next, other

wing
וְהַכָּנָ֤ף(wə·hak·kā·nāp̄)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3671:An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

[was] five
חָמֵ֔שׁ(ḥā·mêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568:Five

cubits [long]
אַמּ֣וֹת(’am·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520:A mother, a cubit, a door-base

and touched
מַגִּ֕יעַ(mag·gî·a‘)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5060:To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike

the wing
לִכְנַ֖ף(liḵ·nap̄)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3671:An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

of the other
הָאַחֵֽר׃(hā·’a·ḥêr)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 312:Hinder, next, other

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


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OT History: 2 Chronicles 3:11 The wings of the cherubim were twenty (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr)
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