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It was 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made a mercy seat of pure gold. Two cubits and a half was its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made the mercy seat <i>of</i> pure gold: two cubits and a half <i>was</i> the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also made the mercy seat of pure gold; two and a half cubits <i>was</i> its length and a cubit and a half its width.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made an atoning cover of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long, and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bezalel made the mercy seat of pure gold; it was two and a half cubits long, and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold, forty-five inches long and twenty-seven inches wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold, 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made a mercy-seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The entire lid of the chest, which was made of pure gold, was the place of mercy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made a mercy-seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He made the throne of mercy out of pure gold 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made a lid of pure gold, 45 inches long and 27 inches wide. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made a Mercy Seat of pure gold two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made an atonement lid of pure gold; its length was three feet nine inches, and its width was two feet three inches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was four feet four inches, and two feet seven inches, its breadth.<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 the mercy-seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and one cubit and a half the breadth of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and a cubit and a half its width. <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 a propitiatory covering of pure gold, two cubits and a half its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth;<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 a mercy-seat of pure gold, two cubits and a half its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth;<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 the cover of pure gold: two cubits and a half its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He made also the propitiatory, that is, the oracle, of the purest gold, two cubits and a half in length, and a cubit and a half in breadth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He also made the propitiatory, that is, the oracle, from the finest gold, two and one half cubits in length, and one and one half cubits in width,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The cover was made of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made a mercy seat of pure gold; two cubits and a half was its length, and a cubit and a half its width.<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 the mercy seat of pure gold; two cubits and a half was its length and one cubit and a half its breadth.<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 the Mercy Seat of pure gold, two cubits and a half its length, and a cubit and a half its width.<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 an ark-cover of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he made the propitiatory over the ark of pure gold,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-6.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=9772" 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">5</span>He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry it. <span class="reftext">6</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 constructed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3727.htm" title="3727: kap·pō·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Propitiatory. From kaphar; a lid.">a mercy seat</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭā·hō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">of pure</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/520.htm" title="520: ’am·mā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wā·ḥê·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">and a half cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/753.htm" title="753: ’ā·rə·kāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Length. From 'arak; length.">long</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: wə·’am·māh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">and a cubit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wā·ḥê·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">and a half</a> <a href="/hebrew/7341.htm" title="7341: rā·ḥə·bāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Breadth, width. From rachab; width.">wide.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of 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/25-17.htm">Exodus 25:17</a></span><br />And you are to construct a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.<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="/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_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="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">1 Chronicles 28:11</a></span><br />Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, storehouses, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the mercy seat.<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="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-2.htm">1 John 2:2</a></span><br />He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-10.htm">1 John 4:10</a></span><br />And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-34.htm">Exodus 26:34</a></span><br />Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Exodus 40:20</a></span><br />Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-13.htm">Leviticus 16:13-15</a></span><br />He is to put the incense on the fire before the LORD, and the cloud of incense will cover the mercy seat above the Testimony, so that he will not die. / And he is to take some of the bull’s blood and sprinkle it with his finger on the east side of the mercy seat; then he shall sprinkle some of it with his finger seven times before the mercy seat. / Aaron shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and bring its blood behind the veil, and with its blood he must do as he did with the bull’s blood: He is to sprinkle it against the mercy seat and in front of it.</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 the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">Exodus 25:17-22</a></b></br> And thou shalt make a mercy seat <i>of</i> pure gold: two cubits and a half <i>shall be</i> the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/16-12.htm">Leviticus 16:12-15</a></b></br> And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring <i>it</i> within the vail: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">1 Chronicles 28:11</a></b></br> 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,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Breadth</a> <a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Half</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Length</a> <a href="/exodus/37-4.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-2.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Wide</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Breadth</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Half</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Length</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Wide</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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It was made of pure gold, indicating its divine nature and the holiness required to approach God. Gold, a precious and incorruptible metal, signifies purity and the glory of God. The mercy seat was where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement, symbolizing atonement and reconciliation between God and His people. This act foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood provides eternal atonement for sin.<p><b>two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide</b><br>The dimensions of the mercy seat, approximately 45 inches long and 27 inches wide, match those of the Ark of the Covenant, ensuring a perfect fit. The specific measurements highlight the precision and orderliness of God's instructions, reflecting His nature. The use of cubits, an ancient unit of measure based on the length of the forearm, connects the construction to the cultural and historical context of the Israelites. The precise dimensions also emphasize the importance of following God's commands exactly, as seen throughout the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.<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 mercy seat. He was filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this sacred task.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mercy_seat.htm">Mercy Seat</a></b><br>A significant component of the Ark of the Covenant, made of pure gold, symbolizing God's throne and His presence among His people. It was the place where God would meet with Moses and the high priest on the Day of Atonement.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna. It represented God's covenant with Israel and His presence with them.<br><br>4. <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. It was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land. They were the recipients of God's covenant and the Law.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_god's_presence.htm">Symbol of God's Presence</a></b><br>The mercy seat represents God's throne and His presence among His people. As believers, we are reminded that God desires to dwell with us and be central in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/atonement_and_forgiveness.htm">Atonement and Forgiveness</a></b><br>The mercy seat was the place of atonement, where the high priest would offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. In Christ, we have a perfect and final atonement, offering us forgiveness and reconciliation with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_obedience.htm">Craftsmanship and Obedience</a></b><br>Bezalel's work on the mercy seat highlights the importance of using our God-given talents for His glory. We are called to serve God with excellence and obedience in whatever He has entrusted to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>The pure gold of the mercy seat signifies the holiness and purity required to approach God. As believers, we are called to live lives of holiness and reverence, recognizing the sacredness of God's presence.<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/can_you_find_peace_and_remain_still.htm">What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_ark's_power.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-15 - Why does the Ark's presence generate such transformative effects, yet no archaeological evidence of its power or existence is found?</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_does_psalm_95_7-11_align_with_god's_mercy.htm">If Psalm 95:7-11 portrays God's long-term wrath on an entire generation, how does that reconcile with passages emphasizing God's mercy (e.g., Exodus 34:6)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-6.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 constructed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</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">a mercy seat</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפֹּ֖רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(kap·pō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<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">of pure</span><br /><span class="heb">טָה֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·hō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֣ב</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">two</span><br /><span class="heb">אַמָּתַ֤יִם</span> <span class="translit">(’am·mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a half cubits</span><br /><span class="heb">וָחֵ֙צִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḥê·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">long</span><br /><span class="heb">אָרְכָּ֔הּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·rə·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_753.htm">Strong's 753: </a> </span><span class="str2">Length</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a cubit</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַמָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’am·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a half</span><br /><span class="heb">וָחֵ֖צִי</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḥê·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wide.</span><br /><span class="heb">רָחְבָּֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ḥə·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7341.htm">Strong's 7341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Breadth, width</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-6.htm">Exodus 37:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:6 He made a mercy seat of pure (Exo. 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