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He made them of hammered work on the two ends of the mercy seat,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of 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 he made two cherubims <i>of</i> gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of beaten gold; he made them of one piece at the two ends of 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 he made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the atoning cover:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work, at the two ends of the mercy seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of hammered gold; he made them at the two ends of the mercy seat,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of 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 />He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of 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 he made two cherubim of gold; of beaten work made he them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made two cherubim of gold; of beaten work made he them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then he made two angels out of hammered gold for the two ends of 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 />He made two winged creatures of hammered gold, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the Mercy Seat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered metal on the two ends of 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 />He made two cherubim of gold. He made them of beaten work, at the two ends of 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 he made two cherubim of gold, beaten out of one piece he made them, on the two ends of the mercy-seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of gold. He made them of beaten work, at the two ends of 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 he makes two cherubim of gold; he has made them of beaten work at the two ends of 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 he maketh two cherubs of gold, of beaten work he hath made them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make two cherubs of gold of turned work; he made them from the two ends of the cover.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Two cherubims also of beaten gold, which he set on the two sides of the propitiatory: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and then two Cherubim of ductile gold, which he positioned at the two sides of the propitiatory:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Two cherubim of beaten gold were made for the two ends of the cover;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of hammered gold; at the two ends of the mercy seat he made them,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made two cherubim of gold; of casting work he made them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made two Cherubim of molten gold; he made them at the two sides of 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 he made two cherubim of gold: of beaten work made he them, at the two ends of the ark-cover:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the two cherubs of gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-7.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=9780" 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">6</span>He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He made</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: ḵə·ru·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherubim</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4749.htm" title="4749: miq·šāh (N-fs) -- Perhaps hammered work. Feminine of miqsheh; rounded work, i.e. Moulded by hammering.">of hammered</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: miš·šə·nê (Prep-m:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">at the</a> <a href="/hebrew/7098.htm" title="7098: qə·ṣō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- An end. Feminine of qatseh; a termination.">ends</a> <a href="/hebrew/3727.htm" title="3727: hak·kap·pō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Propitiatory. From kaphar; a lid.">of the mercy seat,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.…<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="/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/6-23.htm">1 Kings 6:23-28</a></span><br />In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ...<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="/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="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-7</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / 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="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-8</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / 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="/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="/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="/1_chronicles/13-6.htm">1 Chronicles 13:6</a></span><br />David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15</a></span><br />And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between 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="/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made two cherubim of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">1 Kings 6:23-29</a></b></br> And within the oracle he made two cherubims <i>of</i> olive tree, <i>each</i> ten cubits high… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest <i>between</i> the cherubims, shine forth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Psalm 104:4</a></b></br> Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/30-36.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/29-23.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/30-2.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/exodus/36-37.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/numbers/21-6.htm">Bit</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/37-8.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Maketh</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/37-8.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Work</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He made two cherubim of hammered gold</b><br>The cherubim are angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God. In the context of the tabernacle, they symbolize the divine presence and serve as guardians of the sacred space. The use of hammered gold indicates the skill and artistry involved, reflecting the importance and sanctity of the objects within the Holy of Holies. Gold, a precious metal, signifies purity and divinity, underscoring the holiness of the cherubim and their role in the tabernacle. The cherubim's presence on the Ark of the Covenant connects to their role in Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>) and the vision of God's throne in <a href="/ezekiel/10.htm">Ezekiel 10</a>, emphasizing their function as protectors and attendants of God's throne.<p><b>at the ends of the mercy seat</b><br>The mercy seat, or "atonement cover," is the lid of the Ark of the Covenant, where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement (<a href="/leviticus/16-14.htm">Leviticus 16:14-15</a>). This act symbolized the atonement of the people's sins and God's mercy in forgiving them. The placement of the cherubim at the ends of the mercy seat signifies their role as witnesses to God's covenant and His merciful interaction with Israel. The mercy seat itself is a type of Christ, who is our propitiation (<a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a>), highlighting the ultimate fulfillment of atonement through Jesus' sacrifice. The positioning of the cherubim also reflects the heavenly throne room imagery found in <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a>, where living creatures surround God's throne, emphasizing the continuity of God's presence and the worship He receives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the Ark of the Covenant and the mercy seat with the cherubim.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings depicted in the Bible as guardians of sacred spaces. In this context, they are crafted figures placed on the mercy seat of the Ark of the Covenant.<br><br>3. <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 and His presence among the Israelites. It is where God would meet with Moses and communicate His will.<br><br>4. <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, symbolizing God's covenant with Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey through the wilderness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_presence.htm">God's Holiness and Presence</a></b><br>The cherubim on the mercy seat symbolize the holiness of God and His presence among His people. As believers, we are called to recognize and revere God's holiness in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_mercy.htm">Symbolism of Mercy</a></b><br>The mercy seat represents God's mercy and forgiveness. Through Christ, we have access to God's mercy, and we are encouraged to extend mercy to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_obedience.htm">Craftsmanship and Obedience</a></b><br>Bezalel's work demonstrates the importance of using our God-given talents for His glory. We should seek to serve God with excellence and obedience in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guardianship_of_sacred_spaces.htm">Guardianship of Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>Just as the cherubim guarded the mercy seat, we are called to guard our hearts and maintain the sanctity of our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/foreshadowing_of_christ.htm">Foreshadowing of Christ</a></b><br>The mercy seat and the cherubim point to Jesus as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity. We are reminded of the importance of Christ's sacrifice and our relationship with Him.<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_defines_a_graven_image.htm">What defines a graven image?</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/why_does_exodus_25_18_allow_cherubim.htm">If Exodus 20:4 forbids making graven images, why does Exodus 25:18 command crafting cherubim, appearing to contradict the earlier prohibition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_two_cherubim_crafted_from_gold.htm">Exodus 25:18 - How did artisans of that time feasibly design and craft two intricate cherubim from a single piece of hammered gold?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Beaten out of one piece.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">of beaten work, </span>as the word is translated in <a href="/exodus/26-18.htm" title="And you shall make the boards for the tabernacle, twenty boards on the south side southward.">Exodus 26:18</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Beaten out of one piece.</span> Rather, "of beaten work," as the same word is translated in the corresponding passage, <a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-7.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">He made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֛עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherubim</span><br /><span class="heb">כְרֻבִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ru·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">of hammered</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְשָׁה֙</span> <span class="translit">(miq·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4749.htm">Strong's 4749: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rounded work, moulded by hammering</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[at the]</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְּׁנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ends</span><br /><span class="heb">קְצ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṣō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7098.htm">Strong's 7098: </a> </span><span class="str2">A termination </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the mercy seat,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכַּפֹּֽרֶת׃</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/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:7 He made two cherubim of gold (Exo. 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