Exodus 37

Exodus 37:1

THE ARK. Occupying the central position of the fifteen here described (Exodus 25:10).

ark. See note on Exodus 24:22.

shittim = acacia.

cubit. See App-51.

Exodus 37:2

crown = rim. See note on Exodus 25:24.

Exodus 37:3

side. Hebrew. zel ’ a = rib, one of two corresponding sides.

Exodus 37:6

mercy seat = propitiatory. See note on Exodus 25:17

Exodus 37:7

cherubims. See note on Exodus 25:18, and App-41.

Exodus 37:8

on = out of.

Exodus 37:12-14

handbreadth. See App-51.

places = receptacles.

Exodus 37:16

spoons = pans.

covers = bowls.

to cover = to pour.

Exodus 37:18

side = Hebrew. tzad.

Exodus 37:19

knop = knob.

Exodus 37:23

snuffers. These were provided, but no extinguisher.

Exodus 37:24

talent. See App-51.

Exodus 37:26

sides. Hebrew kir = walls.

Exodus 37:27

sides = opposite sides. Hebrew. `eber.