KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must make two cherubim out of gold, hammering them into shape, and place them at both ends of the mercy seat.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for making golden angel figures to go on top of the sacred ark's cover.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, a portable worship center for the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness. The cherubim were angelic beings that would sit atop the mercy seat (the golden cover of the ark of the covenant), symbolizing God's presence and throne room in heaven.
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