Cherub: meaning, definitions and examples
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cherub
[ หtสษr.ษb ]
angelic figure
A cherub is a type of angel often depicted as a chubby, rosy-cheeked child with wings. In many religious and artistic traditions, cherubs are seen as guardians of divine light and innocence. They are commonly associated with love and the protection of children. In art, they are typically represented in a playful and sweet manner, often found in religious paintings and sculptures. The imagery of cherubs has influenced various aspects of culture, symbolizing purity and untainted beauty.
Synonyms
angel, child angel, infant angel.
Examples of usage
- The painting featured cherubs frolicking among the clouds.
- In the nursery, there were cherubs painted on the walls.
- The cherub statue graced the entrance of the chapel.
Translations
Translations of the word "cherub" in other languages:
๐ต๐น querubim
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Cherub
๐ฎ๐ฉ cherub
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะตััะฒะธะผ
๐ต๐ฑ cherub
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท chรฉrubin
๐ช๐ธ querubรญn
๐น๐ท kerub
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๋ฃจ๋น
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ cherub
๐ธ๐ฐ cherub
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ่ทฏไผฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ kerub
๐ฎ๐ธ kerรบb
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะตััะฒะธะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kerub
๐ฒ๐ฝ querubรญn
Etymology
The word 'cherub' comes from the Hebrew word 'kerub' (ืึฐึผืจืึผื), which originally referred to a kind of celestial being associated with the presence of God. In ancient Middle Eastern cultures, cherubs were often depicted as powerful, winged creatures that guarded sacred places. The concept evolved in Jewish and Christian traditions, where cherubs became associated more with innocence and divine love rather than their original somewhat fearsome representation. By the Renaissance, artists began portraying cherubs as plump, childlike figures with wings, which reflected the growing emphasis on innocence and childhood in art and culture. This transformation led to the modern depictions of cherubs seen in contemporary art, often symbolizing purity, love, and divine favor.