Exodus 37:8

Verse

one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

Placing one at one end and one at the other; the winged ones were part of the cover.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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,

Free Bible Version

and put one cherub on each end. All of this was made from one piece of gold.

Geneva Bible 1599

One Cherub on the one ende, and another Cherub on the other ende: of the Merciseate made he the Cherubims, at ye two endes thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

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 cherubims on the two ends thereof.

One Unity Resource Bible

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.

Translation for Translators

One of these was put at each end of the chest. The gold with which they were made was joined to the gold from which the lid was made.

Unlocked Literal Bible

One cherub was for one end of the atonement lid, and other cherub was for the other end. They were made as one piece with the atonement lid.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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;

Context

The Mercy Seat

⁷He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,⁸one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.⁹And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

Summary

This verse describes the making of the table for the Bread of the Presence in the tabernacle, emphasizing the attention to detail and craftsmanship required in its construction. The table was to be made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, symbolizing the holiness and provision of God. The Bread of the Presence placed on this table represented God's continual presence and provision for His people. This verse highlights the significance of worship, sustenance, and fellowship with God in the tabernacle.

Commentary

Exodus 37:8

The Mercy Seat

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Berean Standard Bible

one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

Placing one at one end and one at the other; the winged ones were part of the cover.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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,

Free Bible Version

and put one cherub on each end. All of this was made from one piece of gold.

Geneva Bible 1599

One Cherub on the one ende, and another Cherub on the other ende: of the Merciseate made he the Cherubims, at ye two endes thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

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 cherubims on the two ends thereof.

One Unity Resource Bible

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.

Translation for Translators

One of these was put at each end of the chest. The gold with which they were made was joined to the gold from which the lid was made.

Unlocked Literal Bible

One cherub was for one end of the atonement lid, and other cherub was for the other end. They were made as one piece with the atonement lid.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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;