Keraia
Exodus 25

Exodus 25:21

The Mercy Seat · Exodus 25:17–22
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Translations

Modern
Set the mercy seat atop the ark and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark.
Traditional
And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee.
Literal
And you shall put the mercy seat on the ark from above, and in the ark you shall put the Testimony that I shall give to you.
Latin
…in qua pones testimonium quod dabo tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Set the mercy seat atop the ark and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark.

Notes

Exodus 25:10–22

an ark of acacia wood: Ark is an old English word meaning "box." The ark was Israel's "covenant box." It was the most important item in the entire Tent of Meeting (the tabernacle) because God made his presence available there (25:22). The stone tablets of the covenant were inside the box (25:16, 21). This emphasized that God reveals himself through a mutual commitment between himself and his people.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 37:6–9

Glossary

Angel Ark of the Covenant Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Mercy Seat Most Holy Place Tabernacle Temple

Topics

Ark of the Covenant: Mercy-Seat Laid Upon Ark of the Covenant: Tables of Testimony Alone Placed In Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: The Law Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Holy of Holies: Contained: Cherubim Inspiration: General Scriptures Concerning Mercy-Seat: Description of Mercy-Seat: Placed Upon the Ark of Testimony Tabernacle: The Furniture of Types of Christ: Mercy-Seat Types of the Saviour: The Mercy-Seat Word of God: Inspiration of