Exodus 25:18 Made Simple

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.

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✦ 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

In the book of Exodus, God is giving Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their wilderness wanderings after escaping Egypt. The cherubim described here are golden figures to be placed on the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing heavenly guardians of God's presence and reflecting ancient Near Eastern imagery of divine protection. This command underscores God's desire for the Israelites to approach worship with holiness and reverence as they established their covenant relationship with Him.

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Exodus 37:7

He made two golden cherubim, hammering them out of single pieces of gold, and placed them on both ends of the mercy seat.

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On the panels that were between the frames were carved lions, oxen, and cherubim. Above and below the lions and oxen were decorative designs made of hammered metalwork.

Exodus 37:8

One cherub was placed on one end, and another cherub on the other end. He made the cherubim as part of the mercy seat itself, with one on each end.

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