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The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the cover.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The cherubim faced each other and looked down on the atonement cover. With their wings spread above it, they protected it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces one to another; toward the mercy seat were the faces of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubims spread out <i>their</i> wings on high, <i>and</i> covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; <i>even</i> to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out <i>their</i> wings above, <i>and</i> covered the mercy seat with their wings. They faced one another; the faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubim had <i>their</i> wings spread upward, covering the atoning cover with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were toward the atoning cover.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The cherubim had their wings spread upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the cherubim had <i>their</i> wings spread upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The cherubim had <i>their</i> wings spread upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out their wings upward, covering <i>and</i> protecting the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were [looking downward] toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They had wings spread out. They faced each other and covered the mercy seat with their wings. The faces of the cherubim were looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They had wings spread out. They faced each other and covered the mercy seat with their wings. The faces of the cherubim were looking toward the mercy seat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, covering the mercy-seat with their wings, with their faces one to another; toward the mercy-seat were the faces of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, covering the mercy-seat with their wings, with their faces one to another; toward the mercy-seat were the faces of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The angels had their wings spread above the throne of mercy, overshadowing it. They faced each other, looking at the throne of mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The winged creatures faced each other across the lid, and their outspread wings covered it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The cherubim had their wings spread upward, covering the Mercy Seat with their wings and facing each other. The faces of the cherubim were turned toward the Mercy Seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim were spreading their wings upward, overshadowing the atonement lid with their wings. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the atonement lid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward one another. The faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy-seat, with their faces one to another; even towards the mercy-seat were the faces of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out their wings above, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward one another. The faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the cherubim are spreading out wings on high, covering over the propitiatory covering with their wings, and their faces [are] toward one another; the faces of the cherubim have been toward the propitiatory covering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the cherubs are spreading out wings on high, covering over the mercy-seat with their wings, and their faces are one towards another; towards the mercy-seat have the faces of the cherubs been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the cherubs shall be spreading out the wings from upwards, covering with their wings over the cover, and their faces each to his brother: to the cover were the faces of the cherubs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Spreading their wings, and covering the propitiatory, and looking one towards the other, and towards it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim had their wings spread out above, sheltering the cover. They faced each other, with their faces looking toward the cover. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out their wings above, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings. They faced one another; the faces of the cherubim were turned toward the mercy seat.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces one to another; over the mercy seat were the faces of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Cherubim were spreading their wings above and overshadowing with their wings over the Mercy Seat and their faces, one facing the other; the faces of the Cherubim were over the Mercy Seat.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, screening the ark-cover with their wings, with their faces one to another; toward the ark-cover were the faces of the cherubim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />overshadowing the propitiatory with their wings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9791" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Constructing the Ark</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·ru·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">And the cherubim</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: ḵə·nā·p̄a·yim (N-fd) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">had wings</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: pō·rə·śê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">that spread</a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: lə·ma‘·lāh (Prep-l:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">upward,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5526.htm" title="5526: sō·ḵə·ḵîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Or sakak; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, protect.">overshadowing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3727.htm" title="3727: hak·kap·pō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Propitiatory. From kaphar; a lid.">the mercy seat.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: bə·ḵan·p̄ê·hem (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: ū·p̄ə·nê·hem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">The cherubim faced</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">other,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">looking toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pə·nê (N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·ru·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3727.htm" title="3727: hak·kap·pō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Propitiatory. From kaphar; a lid.">the mercy seat.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a></span><br />And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5</a></span><br />Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">1 Kings 8:7</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">1 Chronicles 28:18</a></span><br />the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a></span><br />When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2</a></span><br />And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a></span><br />“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-2</a></span><br />And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. / And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seat were the faces of the cherubim.</p><p class="hdg">cherubims spread</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a></b></br> So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a></b></br> And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2</a></b></br> Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.</p><p class="hdg">to the mercy seatward</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a></b></br> And the cherubims shall stretch forth <i>their</i> wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces <i>shall look</i> one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Ephesians 3:10</a></b></br> To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly <i>places</i> might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a></b></br> Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/24-16.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/genesis/23-17.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/exodus/33-10.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/36-12.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Overshadowing</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Screening</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/33-22.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/exodus/36-25.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/exodus/30-14.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/38-19.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/numbers/8-3.htm">Faced</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-24.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Facing</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">High</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-2.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Overshadowing</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Screening</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-22.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/exodus/38-26.htm">Upward</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-17.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">The table of showbread with its vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">The candlestick with its lamps and instruments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">The anointing oil and sweet incense</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their wings spreading upward signifies their readiness to serve and their connection to the divine realm. In the context of the Tabernacle, this imagery emphasizes the heavenly nature of the Ark of the Covenant. The upward spread of the wings also symbolizes the cherubim's role in worship and adoration of God, reflecting the heavenly worship described in <a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2</a> and <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a>.<p><b>overshadowing the mercy seat</b><br>The mercy seat, or "atonement cover," was the lid of the Ark of the Covenant, where God's presence would appear. The cherubim overshadowing the mercy seat signifies protection and the sacredness of this space. This imagery connects to the concept of God's throne, as seen in <a href="/psalms/99.htm">Psalm 99:1</a>, where God is enthroned between the cherubim. The mercy seat is central to the Day of Atonement rituals (Leviticus 16), prefiguring Christ's atoning sacrifice (<a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a>), where He becomes the ultimate mercy seat for believers.<p><b>The cherubim faced each other</b><br>The positioning of the cherubim facing each other suggests a unity and harmony in their purpose, reflecting the divine order and the cooperative nature of God's creation. This orientation also indicates their focus on the mercy seat, symbolizing the centrality of God's presence and the importance of atonement. The facing cherubim can be seen as a representation of the heavenly host's agreement and participation in God's redemptive plan.<p><b>looking toward the mercy seat</b><br>The cherubim's gaze toward the mercy seat highlights the significance of this location as the focal point of God's presence and interaction with His people. It underscores the importance of atonement and reconciliation with God, as the mercy seat was where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice, symbolizing the covering of sin. This anticipates the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11-12</a>), where He fulfills the role of both high priest and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings often associated with the presence of God. In the context of the Ark of the Covenant, they symbolize divine protection and the holiness of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mercy_seat.htm">Mercy Seat</a></b><br>The cover of the Ark of the Covenant, representing God's throne on earth and His presence among His people. It is the place where atonement was made once a year by the high priest.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel. It was central to Israel's worship and symbolized God's presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The craftsman appointed by God to construct the Ark and its components, including the cherubim and the mercy seat, according to divine specifications.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where the Ark was housed, serving as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_cherubim.htm">Symbolism of the Cherubim</a></b><br>The cherubim's posture and position remind us of the reverence and awe due to God. They symbolize the holiness and majesty of God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_mercy_seat_as_a_place_of_atonement.htm">The Mercy Seat as a Place of Atonement</a></b><br>The mercy seat represents God's willingness to forgive and reconcile with His people. It points to the ultimate atonement through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Ark and the mercy seat signify God's desire to dwell among His people, guiding and protecting them. This foreshadows the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_obedience.htm">Craftsmanship and Obedience</a></b><br>Bezalel's work on the Ark demonstrates the importance of using our God-given talents in obedience to His commands, contributing to His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Role of Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>The tabernacle and its components teach us about the importance of setting apart spaces and times for worship and communion with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_ark_of_the_testimony.htm">What is the Ark of the Testimony?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">What is the Ark of the Covenant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_craft_gold_cherubim.htm">Exodus 37:1-9: How could ancient desert nomads craft such detailed cherubim from pure gold with the tools and resources supposedly available?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_global_methodist_church.htm">What does 'Healing in His Wings' signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the cherubim</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרֻבִים֩</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·ru·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had wings</span><br /><span class="heb">כְנָפַ֜יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·nā·p̄a·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that spread</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּרְשֵׂ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(pō·rə·śê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upward.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֗עְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma‘·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They faced</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְנֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overshadowed</span><br /><span class="heb">סֹֽכְכִ֤ים</span> <span class="translit">(sō·ḵə·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5526.htm">Strong's 5526: </a> </span><span class="str2">To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mercy seat</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכַּפֹּ֔רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kap·pō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3727.htm">Strong's 3727: </a> </span><span class="str2">Propitiatory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with their wings,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכַנְפֵיהֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵan·p̄ê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their faces</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">looking toward</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mercy seat.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכַּפֹּ֔רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kap·pō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3727.htm">Strong's 3727: </a> </span><span class="str2">Propitiatory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:9 The cherubim spread out their wings (Exo. 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