2 Chronicles 5:8

Verse

For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

Bible in Basic English

For their wings were outstretched over the place where the ark was, covering the ark and its rods.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So that the cherubims spread their wings over the place, in which the ark was set, and covered the ark itself and its staves.

Free Bible Version

The cherubim were spreading their wings over the place where the Ark was, so that the cherubim made a covering above the Ark and its poles.

Geneva Bible 1599

For ye Cherubims stretched out their wings ouer the place of the Arke, and the Cherubims couered the Arke and the barres thereof aboue.

King James (Authorized) Version

For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

Translation for Translators

The wings of those statues spread out over the Sacred Chest and over the poles by which it was carried.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For the cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, and they covered the ark and the poles by which it was carried.

Noah Webster Bible

For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark, and the staffs of it above.

World English Bible

For the cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above.

Young's Literal Translation

and the cherubs are spreading out wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubs cover over the ark, and over its staves, from above;

Context

The Ark Enters the Temple

⁷Then 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.⁸For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

In 2 Chronicles 5:8, the Levites, who were musicians and singers, played cymbals, harps, and lyres during the dedication of Solomon's temple. Their music was an integral part of the worship service, adding a sense of joy, reverence, and celebration to the occasion. This verse highlights the importance of music in praising and honoring God, demonstrating how it can enhance the spiritual atmosphere and connect worshippers with the divine presence. The musical offerings of the Levites symbolize the harmony and unity of purpose in glorifying God, setting a precedent for future generations to use music as a form of worship and expression in their relationship with the Lord.

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