God’s Word Translation
Exodus 25:21
21After you put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you, place the throne of mercy on top.
Exodus 25:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)Place the cover on top of the ark and put in the ark the tablets of the covenant law that I will give you.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And you shall put the mercy seat on the top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the testimony that I shall give you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the Testimony that I will give you.
Context of Exodus 25:21
19one on each end. Form the angels and the throne of mercy out of one piece of gold. 20The angels should have their wings spread above the throne of mercy, overshadowing it. They should face each other, looking at the throne of mercy. After you put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you, place the throne of mercy on top. 22I will be above the throne of mercy between the angels whenever I meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites. 23“Make a table of acacia wood 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 27 inches high.
Read all of Exodus 25Exodus 25:21 word by word
וְנָתַתָּ֧ אֶת־הַכַּפֹּ֛רֶת עַל־הָאָרֹ֖ן מִלְמָ֑עְלָה וְאֶל־הָ֣אָרֹ֔ן תִּתֵּן֙ אֶת־הָ֣עֵדֻ֔ת אֲשֶׁ֥ר אֶתֵּ֖ן אֵלֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Exodus 25:21
- Exodus 25:17“Make a throne of mercy to cover the ark out of pure gold 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.
- Exodus 26:34Put the throne of mercy that is on the ark in the most holy place.
- Romans 10:4Christ is the fulfillment of Moses’ Teachings so that everyone who has faith may receive God’s approval.
- Exodus 25:16Then you will put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you.
Commentaries on Exodus 25:21
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17-22Verses 17-22 A mercy seat of pure gold - (Compare Exodus 37:6-9.) In external form, the mercy-seat was a plate of gold with the cherubim standing on it, the whole beaten out of one solid piece of metal Exodus 37:7; it was placed upon the ark and so took the place of a cover. “mercy” seat expresses well the distinct significance and recognized designation of the Hebrew name. Exodus 25:18-20 The cherubim of the mercy-seat were human figures, each having two…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-22Verses 10-22 The ark was a chest, overlaid with gold, in which the two tables of the law were to be kept. These tables are called the testimony; God in them testified his will. This law was a testimony to the Israelites, to direct them in their duty, and would be a testimony against them, if they transgressed. This ark was placed in the holy of holies; the blood of the sacrifices was sprinkled, and the incense burned, before it, by the high priest; and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-22an 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.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-401. the Lord spake unto Moses, &c.--The business that chiefly occupied Moses on the mount, whatever other disclosures were made to him there, was in receiving directions about the tabernacle, and they are here recorded as given to him.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Exodus 25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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