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But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> Above the Ark were the cherubim of divine glory, whose wings stretched out over the Ark’s cover, the place of atonement. But we cannot explain these things in detail now. <a href="/esv/hebrews/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. <a href="/blb/hebrews/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And above it were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat; concerning which it is not now the time to speak in detail. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/9.htm">New King James Version</a> and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the atoning cover; but about these things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/amp/hebrews/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and above the ark were the [golden] cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but we cannot now go into detail about these things. <a href="/csb/hebrews/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The cherubim of glory were above the ark overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The cherubim of glory were above it overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now. <a href="/asv/hebrews/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we cannot now speak severally. <a href="/cev/hebrews/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> On top of the chest were the glorious creatures with wings opened out above the place of mercy. Now isn't the time to go into detail about these things. <a href="/erv/hebrews/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we cannot now speak severally. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Above the ark were the angels of glory [with their wings] overshadowing the throne of mercy. (Discussing these things in detail isn't possible now.) <a href="/gnt/hebrews/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Above the Box were the winged creatures representing God's presence, with their wings spread over the place where sins were forgiven. But now is not the time to explain everything in detail. <a href="/isv/hebrews/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of atonement. (We cannot discuss these things in detail now.) <a href="/msb/hebrews/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. <a href="/net/hebrews/9.htm">NET Bible</a> And above the ark were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Now is not the time to speak of these things in detail. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we cannot speak now in detail. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. <a href="/wey/hebrews/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And above the ark were the Cherubim denoting God's glorious presence and overshadowing the Mercy-seat. But I cannot now speak about all these in detail. <a href="/web/hebrews/9.htm">World English Bible</a> and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we can’t speak now in detail. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and over it cherubim of the glory, overshadowing the propitiatory covering, concerning which we are not to particularly speak now. <a href="/blb/hebrews/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And above it were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat; concerning which it is not now the time to speak in detail. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and over it cherubim of the glory, overshadowing the mercy-seat, concerning which we are not now to speak particularly. <a href="/slt/hebrews/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And above it the cherubs of glory overshadowing the propitiatory; of which it is not now to speak in turn.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And over it were the cherubims of glory overshadowing the propitiatory: of which it is not needful to speak now particularly. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And over the ark were the Cherubim of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory. There is not enough time to speak about each of these things. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of expiation. Now is not the time to speak of these in detail. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot speak now in detail.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And over it the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat; now is not the time to describe how these things were made. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And above, the cherubim of glory, which shrouded over the mercy seat; but there is no time for us to speak about each one of these things which were thus fashioned.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and over the ark, the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we can not now speak particularly.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and above this was the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; concerning which things it is not pertinent to speak specifically. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and above, over it the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory. <a href="/mace/hebrews/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> over the ark were the cherubims of glory covering the propitiatory with their wings, of which we cannot now enter into a particular detail. <a href="/wey/hebrews/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And above the ark were the Cherubim denoting God's glorious presence and overshadowing the Mercy-seat. But I cannot now speak about all these in detail. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and over it Cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which things we cannot now speak in detail. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat: of which it is not necessary now to speak particularly. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/9-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=1432" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/9.htm">The Earthly Tabernacle</a> …4containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. 5<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5231.htm" title="5231: hyperanō (Prep) -- Far above. From huper and ano; above upward, i.e. Greatly higher.">Above</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the ark</a> <a href="/greek/5502.htm" title="5502: Cheroubin (N-NNP) -- Cherubim. Plural of Hebrew origin; cherubim.">were the cherubim</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">of glory,</a> <a href="/greek/2683.htm" title="2683: kataskiazonta (V-PPA-NNP) -- To overshadow. From kata and a derivative of skia; to overshade, i.e. Cover.">overshadowing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2435.htm" title="2435: hilastērion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a derivative of hilaskomai; an expiatory, i.e. an atoning victim, or the lid of the Ark.">mercy seat.</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legein (V-PNA) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">But we cannot discuss</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hōn (RelPro-GNP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in</a> <a href="/greek/3313.htm" title="3313: meros (N-ANS) -- A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share.">detail</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now.</a> 6When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">Exodus 25:17-22</a> And you are to construct a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. ... <a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">1 Chronicles 28:18</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6-9</a> He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. ... <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a> 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 <a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a> “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. <a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a> At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. <a href="/john/20-12.htm">John 20:12</a> and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.over.<a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">Exodus 25:17-22</a> And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof… <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6-9</a> And he made the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof… <a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.the mercy-seat.<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.<a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2,13</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat… <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">1 Chronicles 28:11</a> Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-25.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-25.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-8.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Detail</a> <a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Discuss</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-12.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Overshadowing</a> <a href="/acts/21-19.htm">Particularly</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-7.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Shadowing</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-9.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-25.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Cherubims</a> <a href="/james/5-20.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-16.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">Detail</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Discuss</a> <a href="/james/2-1.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm">God's</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-28.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Overshadowing</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Particularly</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-2.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-1.htm">Shadowing</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-14.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-8.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/1-21.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 9</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">The description of the rites and sacrifices of the law;</a> 11. <a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">which are far inferior to the dignity and perfection of the sacrifice of Christ.</a> </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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In the context of the tabernacle and later the temple, they were crafted from gold and placed on the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing the divine presence and protection. The cherubim's wings overshadowed the mercy seat, representing God's throne on earth. This imagery connects to the vision of God's throne in <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a> and <a href="/revelation/4.htm">Revelation 4</a>, where cherubim are depicted as part of the heavenly host. The cherubim's presence signifies the holiness and majesty of God, emphasizing the sacredness of the Ark and the covenant it contained.overshadowing the mercy seat The mercy seat, or "atonement cover," was the lid of the Ark of the Covenant, where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) to atone for the sins of Israel. This act foreshadowed the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice on the cross fulfilled the need for continual animal sacrifices. The term "overshadowing" suggests protection and divine presence, similar to the Holy Spirit overshadowing Mary in <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a>, indicating the inception of Jesus as the ultimate atonement.But we cannot discuss these things in detail now This phrase indicates the author's intention to focus on the broader theological implications rather than the specifics of the tabernacle's design. The author of Hebrews is more concerned with the spiritual realities these symbols represent, particularly how they point to Christ's superior priesthood and sacrifice. This approach aligns with the overall theme of Hebrews, which emphasizes the fulfillment of the Old Covenant through the New Covenant in Christ. The restraint in detailing suggests a focus on the transformative power of Christ's work rather than the ritualistic aspects of the old system.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a> Angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God. In the context of the tabernacle, they are depicted as guardians of the divine presence, symbolizing God's holiness and majesty. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mercy_seat.htm">Mercy Seat</a> The cover of the Ark of the Covenant, where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement. It represents God's throne and His presence among His people, as well as His mercy and forgiveness. 3. <a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. It symbolizes God's covenant with Israel and His faithfulness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a> The portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their wanderings in the desert. It was the place where God dwelled among His people and where the sacrificial system was carried out. 5. <a href="/topical/d/day_of_atonement.htm">Day of Atonement</a> An annual Jewish observance where the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to make atonement for the sins of the people. It foreshadows Christ's ultimate sacrifice for sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_majesty.htm">God's Holiness and Majesty</a> The cherubim and the mercy seat remind us of God's holiness and the reverence due to Him. We should approach God with awe and respect, acknowledging His majesty. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_atonement.htm">The Need for Atonement</a> The mercy seat signifies the need for atonement and forgiveness. Just as the high priest made atonement for Israel, Jesus has made the ultimate atonement for our sins. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_mercy_seat.htm">Christ as Our Mercy Seat</a> Jesus is the fulfillment of the mercy seat, offering His blood for our redemption. We can find assurance and peace in His completed work on the cross. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_us.htm">God's Presence Among Us</a> The Ark of the Covenant symbolizes God's desire to dwell with His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, guiding and empowering us. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The detailed instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. We are called to live in obedience to His Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 9</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_study_of_angels_called.htm">What is the study of angels called?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_propitiation_mean.htm">What does propitiation mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hebrews_9_2-5_align_with_archaeology.htm">In Hebrews 9:2-5, how can the detailed description of the Tabernacle's furnishings be reconciled with the limited archeological evidence for such an elaborate structure?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_job_16_7-8_align_with_a_just_god.htm">In Job 16:7-8, how can Job's physical suffering be reconciled with a compassionate God who supposedly protects the righteous?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Cherubims of glory.--See <a href="/context/exodus/25-18.htm" title="And you shall make two cherubim of gold, of beaten work shall you make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.">Exodus 25:18-22</a>; <a href="/exodus/29-43.htm" title="And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory.">Exodus 29:43</a>; <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm" title="And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking to him from off the mercy seat that was on the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubim: and he spoke to him.">Numbers 7:89</a>; <a href="/context/ezekiel/10-19.htm" title="And the cherubim lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD's house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.">Ezekiel 10:19-20</a>. As these passages will show, the reference is to the glory which appeared above the mercy seat. (See Note on <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm" title="Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:">Hebrews 1:3</a>.) This is the only express mention of the cherubim in the New Testament; but see the Notes on <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm" title="And before the throne there was a sea of glass like to crystal: and in the middle of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.">Revelation 4:6</a>, et seq. . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/9-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Above ὑπεράνω (hyperanō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5231.htm">Strong's 5231: </a> Far above. From huper and ano; above upward, i.e. Greatly higher. [the ark] αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [were the] cherubim Χερουβὶν (Cheroubin) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5502.htm">Strong's 5502: </a> Cherubim. Plural of Hebrew origin; 'cherubim'. of glory, δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. overshadowing κατασκιάζοντα (kataskiazonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2683.htm">Strong's 2683: </a> To overshadow. From kata and a derivative of skia; to overshade, i.e. Cover. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mercy seat. ἱλαστήριον (hilastērion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2435.htm">Strong's 2435: </a> Neuter of a derivative of hilaskomai; an expiatory, i.e. an atoning victim, or the lid of the Ark. [But] we cannot discuss λέγειν (legein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [these things] ὧν (hōn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. in κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). detail μέρος (meros) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3313.htm">Strong's 3313: </a> A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. now. νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 9:5 And above it cherubim of glory overshadowing (Heb. 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