Exodus 25:16
Exodus 25:16 in Multiple Translations
And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you.
And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.
And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.
Inside the ark you are to put the record which I will give you.
Place inside the Ark the Testimony which I'm going to give you.
So thou shalt put in the Arke the Testimonie which I shall giue thee.
and thou hast put unto the ark the testimony which I give unto thee.
You shall put the covenant which I shall give you into the ark.
And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.
And thou shalt put in the ark the testimony which I will give thee.
Put inside the chest the two stone slabs that I will give you, on which I have written my commandments.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:16
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Exodus 25:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתַתָּ֖
אֶל
הָ/אָרֹ֑ן
אֵ֚ת
הָ/עֵדֻ֔ת
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
אֶתֵּ֖ן
אֵלֶֽי/ךָ
וְ/נָתַתָּ֖
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הָ/אָרֹ֑ן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
Art | N-cs
אֵ֚ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עֵדֻ֔ת
ʻêdûwth
H5715
testimony
Art | N-fs
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אֶתֵּ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
אֵלֶֽי/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:16
וְ/נָתַתָּ֖
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הָ/אָרֹ֑ן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
אֵ֚ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עֵדֻ֔ת
ʻêdûwth
H5715
"testimony"
Art | N-fs
This word means a testimony or witness, often referring to God's laws or instructions. It is used in several books, including Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe God's guidance. The word emphasizes the importance of following God's laws.
Definition: testimony
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: testimony, witness. See also: Exodus 16:34; Numbers 17:19; Psalms 19:8.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אֶתֵּ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֵלֶֽי/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:16
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- Exodus 25:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
- Sermons on Exodus 25:16
Context — The Ark of the Covenant
14Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it.
15The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed.
16And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you.
17And you are to construct a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. 18Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 31:26 | “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:9 | There was nothing in the ark except the two stone tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of the land of Egypt. |
| 3 | Hebrews 9:4 | 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. |
| 4 | Exodus 16:34 | And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses. |
| 5 | Exodus 27:21 | In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. |
| 6 | Exodus 38:21 | This is the inventory for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony, as recorded at Moses’ command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. |
| 7 | Exodus 30:36 | Grind some of it into fine powder and place it in front of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. |
| 8 | Acts 7:44 | Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 34:14–15 | While they were bringing out the money that had been taken into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD written by Moses. And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan. |
| 10 | Exodus 32:15 | Then Moses turned and went down the mountain with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands. They were inscribed on both sides, front and back. |
Exodus 25:16 Summary
[This verse is telling us that Moses was instructed to put the Ten Commandments, also known as the Testimony, inside the ark. The ark was like a special box that held the commandments, and it was a symbol of God's presence with the Israelites. Just like the Israelites were to reverence and obey the commandments, we are to reverence and obey God's laws and promises in our lives, as seen in (Exodus 20:1-17) and (Matthew 22:37-40). By following God's instructions and obeying His laws, we can show our love and reverence for Him, just as the Israelites did with the Testimony and the ark.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Testimony mentioned in Exodus 25:16?
The Testimony refers to the tablets of stone containing the Ten Commandments, which God would give to Moses, as seen in Exodus 31:18 and Deuteronomy 9:10. These commandments were a covenant between God and the Israelites, and they were to be placed inside the ark as a reminder of God's laws and promises.
Why is the ark significant in the biblical narrative?
The ark was a symbol of God's presence and covenant with the Israelites, and it was used to store the Testimony, which represented God's laws and promises, as mentioned in Exodus 25:16 and Hebrews 9:4. The ark was also a reminder of God's mercy and forgiveness, as seen in Exodus 25:17-22, where the mercy seat was placed on top of the ark.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with the Israelites, which is seen throughout the book of Exodus and the rest of the Old Testament, such as in Deuteronomy 29:1 and Joshua 24:25. The Testimony and the ark are also referenced in the New Testament, such as in Hebrews 9:1-10:22, where they are seen as symbols of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant.
What can we learn from the specific instructions given to Moses in this verse?
The specific instructions given to Moses in this verse, such as placing the Testimony inside the ark, demonstrate God's attention to detail and His desire for obedience and reverence, as seen in Exodus 25:1-22 and Leviticus 10:1-3. This teaches us the importance of following God's instructions carefully and reverently, as seen in Matthew 28:20 and John 14:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of the Testimony mean to me personally, and how can I apply its principles to my life?
- How can I reverence and honor God's laws and promises in my daily life, just as the Israelites were instructed to do with the Testimony?
- What role does obedience play in my relationship with God, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of obedience and reverence in my heart?
- How does the idea of a covenant between God and humanity impact my understanding of my faith and my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:16
And thou shall put into the ark the testimony that I shall give thee.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:16
And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
To wit, the two tables of stone, wherein the decalogue was written, called the testimony here, and ; and more fully the tables of the testimony, ; because they were witnesses of that covenant made between God and his people, whence they are called the tables of the covenant, , and the ark, the ark of the covenant, . This being as a public record both of God’ s mercy promised to them, and of the duty and conditions required of them. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
Exodus 25:16 And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.Ver. 16. The testimony.] Those tables of the testimony, that testified what God required of them, and would be a testimony against them if disobedient.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
(16) The testimony which I shall give thee.—The two tables of stone were called “the Testimony” (comp. Exodus 16:34), as being God’s witness against sin (Deuteronomy 31:26). As containing them, the ark was called “the ark of the testimony” (Exodus 25:22; Exodus 26:34; Exodus 30:6; Exodus 30:26, &c.; Numbers 4:5; Numbers 7:89; Joshua 4:16).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
Verse 16. The testimony] The two tables of stone which were not yet given; these tables were called עדת eduth, from עד forward, onward, to bear witness to or of a person or thing. Not only the tables of stone, but all the contents of the ark, Aaron's rod, the pot of manna, the holy anointing oil, &c., bore testimony to the Messiah in his prophetic, sacerdotal, and regal offices.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:16
16. the testimony] i.e. the attestation, or (cf. the cognate verb in Psalms 50:7 ‘testify,’ Jeremiah 11:7 ‘protest’) affirmation, averment, viz. of God’s will, and man’s duty, expressed in the Decalogue. In Dt. (Deuteronomy 4:45, Deuteronomy 6:17; Deuteronomy 6:20), and Deuteronomic writers (as 1 Kings 2:3), and writers influenced by them (as Psalms 119:2; Psalms 119:14), the same—or almost the same—word is used, in the plural, of Divine commandments in general, as averments of God’s will; in P, in the singular, it occurs 36 times, for the Decalogue in particular, both absolutely, as here, v. 21, Exodus 16:34, Leviticus 16:13 al., and in the expressions, the ark, tables, Dwelling (RV. tabernacle: see on v. 9), tent, and veil, of the testimony (v. 22, Exodus 26:33, Exodus 31:18, Exodus 38:21, Leviticus 24:3, Numbers 1:50; Numbers 17:7, &c.). Cf. p. 193. ‘Testimony’ may also denote the law in general (Psalms 19:7; Psalms 119:88).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:16
16. Put into the ark the testimony — Hence the name “Ark of the Testimony,” (Exodus 25:22.) This testimony was Jehovah’s declarations from the mount, which were afterward written by God’s finger upon
Sermons on Exodus 25:16
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Span-03 Definition of an Apostolic Church by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of the word of God and the authority it carries. He refers to the story of Moses and how God called him to confront Pharaoh and lea |
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K-440 True Reconciliation (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of unity within the church. He emphasizes that every detail in the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25, is significant and r |
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The Tabernacle #3: Holy of Holies by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the spiritual experience of believers after they have accepted Jesus as their savior. They go through a stage of enlightenment and are adorned |
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The Testimony of the Lord Is Sure" by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the unchanging and faultless testimony of God to humanity, emphasizing the wisdom and understanding it imparts to those who believe with open hearts. The serm |
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A Great Apostasy by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of maintaining a childlike trust and confidence in God. He criticizes the modern methods and techniques used in churches and |
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The Eternal Spirit the Gifts That Ceased by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on 2 Timothy chapter 4 and verse 11. The speaker mentions that Paul had many companions during his missionary journeys, including Silas, Timothy |
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The Testimony of Jesus Christ (Pt. 2) by Allan Halton | Allan Halton delves into the captivating phrase 'the testimony of Jesus Christ,' exploring its significance in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Covenant, the testimony w |