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 Etymologically, it is clear that 'kerob' is the root word of [[kerobim]], so the two words should be considered as a pair in order to ascertain their meanings.  Etymologically, it is clear that 'kerob' is the root word of [[kerobim]], so the two words should be considered as a pair in order to ascertain their meanings. 
  
-In Exodus 25:19, Moses is instructed to "make a kerob", or [[presumably a graphical depiction of one]]. This same usage appears to be the case in nearly every instance of 'kerob'.((See Exodus 37:8, 1 Kings 6:24-27, 2 Chronicles3:11-12))+In Exodus 25:19, Moses is instructed to "make a kerob", in which case we could infer that a 'kerob' is a physical object that can be crafted. However, another possible interpretation is that perhaps Moses was told to create merely [[a graphical depiction of one]]. This same rather ambiguous usage appears to be the case in nearly every instance of 'kerob'.((See Exodus 37:8, 1 Kings 6:24-27, 2 Chronicles3:11-12))
  
 A notable exceptions occurs in Psalms 18:10, where David describes his hero [[Ihoh]], "//riding on Kerob flying on the wings of [[Roh]]//".((This verse is also quoted by the prophet Samuel in 2 Samuel 22:11)) A notable exceptions occurs in Psalms 18:10, where David describes his hero [[Ihoh]], "//riding on Kerob flying on the wings of [[Roh]]//".((This verse is also quoted by the prophet Samuel in 2 Samuel 22:11))
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 Note that this song is a narrative description of events that David witnessed. David describes a physical object that could fly, and that Ihoh rode when he came to David's rescue.  Note that this song is a narrative description of events that David witnessed. David describes a physical object that could fly, and that Ihoh rode when he came to David's rescue. 
  
-The prophet Ezekiel tells a similar narrative. He was transported by air and described the object as a 'kerob' which lifted Ihoh up into the sky.+The prophet Ezekiel tells a similar narrative to David's. Ezekiel was apparently transported by air by an object that he described as a 'kerob'. Ezekiel goes on to describe the the 'kerob' lifting Ihoh up into the sky.
 ((See Ezekiel9:3, Ezekiel10:2, Ezekiel 10:4-14)) ((See Ezekiel9:3, Ezekiel10:2, Ezekiel 10:4-14))
  
-From the descriptions above, one could conclude that the 'kerob' seems to be some kind of flying vehicle.+From the descriptions above, one can only conclude that the 'kerob' seems to be some kind of flying vehicle.
  
 In Ezekiel 28:14, the author gives further insight into the nature of the Kerob, stating that it had been established as a guard on the mountain dedicated to the Alehim.((Ezekiel 28:14)) This imagery is similar to the accounts of Moses at Mount Sinai depicted in the book of Exodus, although Moses refers to it as a [[kebed]] or a [[ceneh]] In Ezekiel 28:14, the author gives further insight into the nature of the Kerob, stating that it had been established as a guard on the mountain dedicated to the Alehim.((Ezekiel 28:14)) This imagery is similar to the accounts of Moses at Mount Sinai depicted in the book of Exodus, although Moses refers to it as a [[kebed]] or a [[ceneh]]
  
  
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