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Exodus 25:19 · KJV

"And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.
18And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
19And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof.
20And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.
21And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the imagery of cherubim mean to you?

2

How do you perceive God's holiness in your life?

3

When have you felt a deep connection to God's presence?

Life Application

worship

Incorporate symbols of faith in your worship practices to remind you of God's presence.

holiness

Reflect on how you can honor God's holiness in your daily life.

Connection to Jesus

typology

The lampstand symbolizes the light of God, which is fulfilled in Jesus, who is the light of the world.

See also: John 8:12

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