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Of one piece with the mercy seat he made the cherubim on its two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the <i>other</i> end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubims on the two ends thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />one cherub at one end on this side, and the other cherub at the <i>other</i> end on that side. He made the cherubim at the two ends <i>of one piece</i> with 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 />one cherub at the one end and one cherub at the other end; he made the cherubim <i>of one piece</i> with the atoning cover at the two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end and one cherub at the other end; he made the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at the two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end; he made the cherubim <i>of one piece</i> with the mercy seat at the two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />one cherub at the one end and one cherub at the other end; from <i>one piece</i> he made the mercy seat <i>with</i> the cherubim at its two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end; he made the cherubim [of one piece] with the mercy seat at the two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end. At each end, he made a cherub of one piece with 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 />one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end. At each end, he made a cherub of one piece with the mercy seat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end: of one piece with the mercy-seat made he the cherubim at the two ends thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end: of one piece with the mercy-seat made he the cherubim at the two ends thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />one on each end. He formed the angels and the throne of mercy out of one piece [of gold].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />one for each end of the lid. He made them so that they formed one piece with the lid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />One cherub was at one end and one cherub at the other end. He made the cherubim at the two ends of the Mercy Seat and of one piece with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end. He made the cherubim from the atonement lid on its two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end. He made the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at its two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the other end on that side: out of the mercy-seat made he the cherubim on the two ends of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end. He made the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at its two ends. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one cherub at the end on this [side] and one cherub at the end on that [side]; he has made the cherubim from [above] the propitiatory covering, at its two ends;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> one cherub at the end on this side, and one cherub at the end on that, out of the mercy-seat he hath made the cherubs, at its two ends;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />One cherub from the end from this, and one cherub from the end from this: out of the cover he made the cherubs out of its two ends.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />One cherub in the top of one side, and the other cherub in the top of the other side: two cherubims at the two ends 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 />one Cherub at the top of one side, and the other Cherub at the top of the other side. The two Cherubim were at each end of the propitiatory,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />one cherub was at one end, the other at the other end, made of one piece with the cover, at each end.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end; of one piece with the mercy seat he made the cherubim at its two ends.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One cherub on one side and the other cherub on the other side; above the mercy seat made he the cherubim on its two ends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />One Cherub at the side here and the other Cherub at the other side over the Mercy Seat; he made the Cherubim at its two ends.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end; of one piece with the ark-cover made he the cherubim at the two ends thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />one cherub on the one end of the propitiatory, and another cherub on the other end of the propitiatory,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-8.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=9784" 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">7</span>He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: kə·rūḇ- (N-ms) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherub</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">on one</a> <a href="/hebrew/7098.htm" title="7098: miq·qā·ṣāh (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- An end. Feminine of qatseh; a termination.">end</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: ū·ḵə·rūḇ- (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">on the other,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7098.htm" title="7098: miq·qā·ṣāh (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- An end. Feminine of qatseh; a termination."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3727.htm" title="3727: hak·kap·pō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Propitiatory. From kaphar; a lid."></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.">all made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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/8147.htm" title="8147: miš·šə·nê (Prep-m:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7117.htm" title="7117: qiṣ·wō·ṯō (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- An end. From qatsah; a termination; also a portion; adverbially after.">from one piece of gold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.…<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/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-20</a></span><br />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. / 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="/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="/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="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...<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="/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="/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="/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="/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_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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the other end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubim on the two ends thereof.</p><p class="hdg">on the end.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/25-19.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/36-33.htm">End</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/9-10.htm">Placing</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Winged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-11.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/38-12.htm">End</a> <a href="/exodus/38-5.htm">Ends</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/exodus/39-20.htm">Part</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-27.htm">Placing</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Winged</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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In the context of the Ark of the Covenant, they symbolize the divine presence and serve as guardians of the sacred space. The placement of one cherub on each end of the mercy seat signifies the completeness and balance of God's protection and holiness. Cherubim are also mentioned in <a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>, where they guard the way to the Tree of Life, emphasizing their role as protectors of divine mysteries.<p><b>and one on the other</b><br>The symmetry of the cherubim on the Ark reflects the order and perfection of God's creation. This design underscores the importance of balance and harmony in the divine order. The cherubim facing each other with their wings spread over the mercy seat create a throne for the invisible presence of God, highlighting the Ark as the earthly throne of the heavenly King. This imagery is echoed in the visions of the prophet Ezekiel, where cherubim are seen as part of God's chariot-throne (<a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Ezekiel 1:5-28</a>).<p><b>all made from one piece of gold</b><br>The use of a single piece of gold for the cherubim and the mercy seat signifies the unity and purity of God's presence. Gold, a precious and incorruptible metal, represents the divine nature and glory. The craftsmanship required to fashion the cherubim and the mercy seat from one piece of gold demonstrates the skill and dedication of the artisans, as well as the importance of the Ark as a central element of Israel's worship. This unity of material can be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies the fullness of the Godhead in one person (<a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Colossians 2:9</a>), and whose sacrifice brings unity between God and humanity.<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 cherubim.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings depicted as part of the mercy seat on the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing the presence and holiness of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mercy_seat.htm">Mercy Seat</a></b><br>The cover of the Ark of the Covenant, where the cherubim were placed. It represents God's throne and His presence among His people.<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 God dwelled 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 represent the holiness and majesty of God. Their presence on the mercy seat signifies that God is both transcendent and immanent, dwelling among His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_mercy_seat_as_a_foreshadowing_of_christ.htm">The Mercy Seat as a Foreshadowing of Christ</a></b><br>The mercy seat is a powerful symbol of atonement and reconciliation. In the New Testament, Christ is seen as the ultimate fulfillment of the mercy seat, offering His blood for the forgiveness of sins.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The construction of the cherubim and the mercy seat illustrates God's desire to be present with His people. This presence is now fully realized through the Holy Spirit dwelling within believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_obedience.htm">Craftsmanship and Obedience</a></b><br>Bezalel's work on the cherubim demonstrates the importance of using our God-given talents in obedience to His commands. Our skills and abilities should be dedicated to His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_holiness.htm">Reverence for God's Holiness</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the cherubim and the mercy seat remind us of the need to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and our need for His grace.<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/exodus_37_10-16__source_of_timber,_gold.htm">Exodus 37:10-16: Where did they obtain enough high-quality timber and gold to construct a table so precisely, and is there archaeological evidence of such abundance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_records_of_exodus.htm">Psalm 105:37 describes the Israelites leaving Egypt with silver and gold, yet Egyptian records of a mass exodus are scarce. How do we account for this discrepancy?</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/how_did_nomads_get_gold_in_exodus_25_2.htm">Exodus 25:2 - How could a nomadic people realistically possess or acquire so much gold and other precious materials in the wilderness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-8.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">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֤ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherub</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּרוּב־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·rūḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<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">on</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזֶּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(miz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">end</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקָּצָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(miq·qā·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<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">הַכַּפֹּ֛רֶת</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">and one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the other,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזֶּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(miz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[all] made</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">from one piece.</span><br /><span class="heb">קְצוֹתָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṣō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7118.htm">Strong's 7118: </a> </span><span class="str2">A termination, a portion, after</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-8.htm">Exodus 37:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:8 One cherub at the one end (Exo. 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