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the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement; the inner curtain to shield the Ark;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The ark, and the staves thereof, <i>with</i> the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the ark and its poles, <i>with</i> the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the ark and its poles, the atoning cover, and the covering curtain;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the ark [of the covenant] and its carrying poles, with the mercy seat and the veil (partition curtain) of the screen [to hang between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain for the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil for the screen; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the ark, and the staves thereof, the mercy-seat, and the veil of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the sacred chest with its carrying poles, its place of mercy, and the curtain in front of it; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the ark, and the staves thereof, the mercy-seat, and the veil of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the ark with its poles, the throne of mercy and the canopy over it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the Covenant Box, its poles, its lid, and the curtain to screen it off; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the ark, its poles, the Mercy Seat, the curtain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the ark, with its poles, the atonement lid, and the special curtain that conceals it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, the curtain to screen it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The ark, and its staffs, with the mercy-seat, and the vail of the covering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, the veil of the screen; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the Ark and its poles, the propitiatory covering, and the veil of the covering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'The ark and its staves, the mercy-seat, and the vail of the covering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The ark and its staves, the cover, and vail of the covering;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The ark and the staves, the propitiatory, and the veil that is drawn before it: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the ark and its bars, the propitiatory, and the veil that is drawn before it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the ark, with its poles, the cover, and the curtain veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain for the screen;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Tabernacle and its curtain, and its covering, and its curtain clasps, and of the boards, and its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the ark, and the staves thereof, the ark-cover, and the veil of the screen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the ark of the testimony, and its staves, and its propitiatory, and the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/35-12.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=9246" 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/35.htm">The Skilled Craftsmen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><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/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rōn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: bad·dāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">with its poles</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/3727.htm" title="3727: hak·kap·pō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Propitiatory. From kaphar; a lid.">and mercy seat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6532.htm" title="6532: pā·rō·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- A curtain. Feminine active participle of the same as perek; a separatrix, i.e. screen.">and the veil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4539.htm" title="4539: ham·mā·sāḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- A covering, screen. From cakak; a cover, i.e. Veil.">to shield it;</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>the table with its poles, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence;…<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/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-22</a></span><br />And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. / Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1-9</a></span><br />Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. / And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4-5</a></span><br />containing 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. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-9</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. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-10</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. / The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a></span><br />When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2</a></span><br />And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/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="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Hebrews 9:23-24</a></span><br />So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">1 Chronicles 13:3</a></span><br />Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering,</p><p class="hdg">ark</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-22</a></b></br> And they shall make an ark <i>of</i> shittim wood: two cubits and a half <i>shall be</i> the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1-9</a></b></br> And Bezaleel made the ark <i>of</i> shittim wood: two cubits and a half <i>was</i> the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: … </p><p class="hdg">the vail</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/26-7.htm">Exodus 26:7,31-33</a></b></br> And thou shalt make curtains <i>of</i> goats' <i>hair</i> to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Exodus 36:35,36</a></b></br> And he made a vail <i>of</i> blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: <i>with</i> cherubims made he it of cunning work… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/31-7.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/31-7.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/32-30.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/exodus/35-11.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/35-11.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/30-6.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/31-7.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/34-13.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/35-11.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/27-16.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/exodus/31-7.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/8-23.htm">Separation</a> <a href="/nahum/2-3.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/exodus/30-5.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/30-5.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/30-38.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/34-35.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/34-35.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Ark-Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Atonement</a> <a href="/exodus/36-19.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/35-15.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/35-15.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/35-15.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Mercy-Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/exodus/35-15.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/exodus/37-6.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Separation</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/exodus/35-13.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/exodus/35-17.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-1.htm">The Sabbath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-4.htm">The free gifts for the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-20.htm">The readiness of the people to offer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work</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 central to Israelite worship and housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. The Ark symbolizes God's covenant with Israel and His holiness, requiring careful handling and reverence.<p><b>with its poles</b><br>The poles were used to carry the Ark, emphasizing the need for it to be transported without direct contact, as touching the Ark was forbidden. This reflects the holiness of God and the separation between the divine and the human. The poles were to remain in the rings of the Ark, signifying readiness for movement and the transient nature of the Israelites' journey.<p><b>and mercy seat</b><br>The mercy seat was the gold cover of the Ark, with two cherubim facing each other. It was the place where God's presence would appear and where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the Day of Atonement. This act symbolized atonement for the sins of Israel, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is our propitiation.<p><b>and the veil to shield it</b><br>The veil separated the Holy of Holies, where the Ark was kept, from the rest of the Tabernacle. It represented the barrier between God and humanity due to sin. The tearing of the veil at Jesus' crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>) signifies the removal of this barrier, granting believers direct access to God through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mercy_seat.htm">The Mercy Seat</a></b><br>The cover of the Ark, symbolizing God's throne and His presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_curtain_of_the_covering.htm">The Curtain of the Covering</a></b><br>A veil that separated the Holy of Holies, where the Ark was kept, from the rest of the Tabernacle, signifying the holiness of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were tasked with constructing the Tabernacle according to the divine instructions given to Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god.htm">The Holiness of God</a></b><br>The Ark and the Mercy Seat highlight God's holiness and the reverence required in approaching Him. We are reminded to approach God with respect and awe in our worship and daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The Ark symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. As believers, we are called to cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. We are encouraged to follow God's guidance in our lives with precision and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_atonement.htm">The Significance of Atonement</a></b><br>The Mercy Seat was central to the atonement rituals, pointing to the ultimate atonement through Jesus Christ. We are reminded of the grace and forgiveness available to us through His sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant_fulfillment.htm">The New Covenant Fulfillment</a></b><br>The tearing of the temple veil signifies the new access to God through Christ. We are invited to live in the freedom and intimacy with God that Jesus has made possible.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/mercy_seat__redemption_or_judgment.htm">Is the Mercy Seat a place of redemption or judgment?</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/how_can_we_submit_to_each_other.htm">What is the meaning of Hebrews 4:16?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">What is the Ark of the Covenant?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">On the ark and the staves thereof</span>, see <a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-15</a>; on the mercy-seat, <span class="accented">ib</span>. 17-22; on <span class="cmt_word">the vail of the covering,</span> see <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/35-12.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">the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָרֹ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with its poles</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדָּ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and mercy seat,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכַּפֹּ֑רֶת</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 the veil</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּרֹ֥כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(pā·rō·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6532.htm">Strong's 6532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A separatrix, screen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to shield it;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמָּסָֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·sāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4539.htm">Strong's 4539: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, screen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">OT Law: Exodus 35:12 The ark and its poles the mercy (Exo. 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