Exodus 37:7
New International Version
Then he made two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover.

New Living Translation
He made two cherubim from hammered gold and placed them on the two ends of the atonement cover.

English Standard Version
And he made two cherubim of gold. He made them of hammered work on the two ends of the mercy seat,

Berean Standard Bible
He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,

King James Bible
And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;

New King James Version
He made two cherubim of beaten gold; he made them of one piece at the two ends of the mercy seat:

New American Standard Bible
And he made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the atoning cover:

NASB 1995
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat;

NASB 1977
And he made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work, at the two ends of the mercy seat;

Legacy Standard Bible
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat;

Amplified Bible
He made two cherubim of hammered gold; he made them at the two ends of the mercy seat,

Christian Standard Bible
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat,

American Standard Version
And he made two cherubim of gold; of beaten work made he them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;

English Revised Version
And he made two cherubim of gold; of beaten work made he them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he made two angels out of hammered gold for the two ends of the throne of mercy,

Good News Translation
He made two winged creatures of hammered gold,

International Standard Version
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the Mercy Seat.

Majority Standard Bible
He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat,

NET Bible
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered metal on the two ends of the atonement lid,

New Heart English Bible
He made two cherubim of gold. He made them of beaten work, at the two ends of the mercy seat;

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made two cherubim of gold, beaten out of one piece he made them, on the two ends of the mercy-seat;

World English Bible
He made two cherubim of gold. He made them of beaten work, at the two ends of the mercy seat:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he makes two cherubim of gold; he has made them of beaten work at the two ends of the propitiatory covering—

Young's Literal Translation
and he maketh two cherubs of gold, of beaten work he hath made them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will make two cherubs of gold of turned work; he made them from the two ends of the cover.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Two cherubims also of beaten gold, which he set on the two sides of the propitiatory:

Catholic Public Domain Version
and then two Cherubim of ductile gold, which he positioned at the two sides of the propitiatory:

New American Bible
Two cherubim of beaten gold were made for the two ends of the cover;

New Revised Standard Version
He made two cherubim of hammered gold; at the two ends of the mercy seat he made them,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made two cherubim of gold; of casting work he made them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made two Cherubim of molten gold; he made them at the two sides of the Mercy Seat;
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made two cherubim of gold: of beaten work made he them, at the two ends of the ark-cover:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the two cherubs of gold;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Constructing the Ark
6He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. 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.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

1 Kings 6:23-28
In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ...

1 Chronicles 28:18
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

1 Samuel 4:4
So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

2 Samuel 6:2
And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.

1 Kings 8:6-7
Then 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. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

2 Chronicles 5:7-8
Then 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. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

Psalm 80:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth

Psalm 99:1
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Numbers 7:89
When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.

Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.

1 Chronicles 13:6
David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.

2 Kings 19:15
And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

Isaiah 37:16
“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

Ezekiel 10:1-2
And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. / And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made two cherubim of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;

1 Kings 6:23-29
And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high…

Psalm 80:1
To the chief Musician upon ShoshannimEduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.

Psalm 104:4
Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. The table of showbread with its vessels
17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments
25. The altar of incense
29. The anointing oil and sweet incense














And he made
This phrase indicates the craftsmanship and obedience of Bezalel, the artisan chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle's furnishings. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which implies not just creation but also careful and skillful execution. This reflects the importance of following God's instructions precisely, as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit of God to perform this task (Exodus 31:3).

two cherubim
The "cherubim" are angelic beings, often associated with the presence and glory of God. In Hebrew, כְּרוּבִים (keruvim) suggests beings of great power and mystery. Historically, cherubim are depicted as guardians of sacred spaces, as seen in Genesis 3:24, where they guard the way to the Tree of Life. Their presence on the Ark signifies the holiness and divine protection over the mercy seat.

of hammered gold
The use of "hammered gold" (Hebrew: זָהָב מִקְשֶׁה, zahav miqsheh) emphasizes the value and purity required for items in the Holy of Holies. Gold, a symbol of divinity and kingship, reflects the heavenly nature of the cherubim and the sacredness of the mercy seat. The technique of hammering indicates meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring that the cherubim were not only valuable but also intricately detailed.

at the ends
Positioning the cherubim "at the ends" of the mercy seat signifies their role as protectors and witnesses to the covenant between God and Israel. The Hebrew word קָצֶה (qatseh) implies extremities or boundaries, suggesting that the cherubim encompass the mercy seat, symbolizing God's encompassing presence and His readiness to meet with His people.

of the mercy seat
The "mercy seat" (Hebrew: כַּפֹּרֶת, kapporet) is the cover of the Ark of the Covenant, where God's presence would appear and where atonement was made for the sins of Israel. The term "mercy seat" derives from the root כָּפַר (kaphar), meaning to cover or atone. This highlights the central theme of God's mercy and forgiveness, as the blood of the sacrifice was sprinkled here on the Day of Atonement, pointing forward to the ultimate atonement through Christ.

(7) Beaten out of one piece.--Rather, of beaten work, as the word is translated in Exodus 26:18.

Verse 7. - Beaten out of one piece. Rather, "of beaten work," as the same word is translated in the corresponding passage, Exodus 25:18.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He made
וַיַּ֛עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

two
שְׁנֵ֥י (šə·nê)
Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

cherubim
כְרֻבִ֖ים (ḵə·ru·ḇîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

of hammered
מִקְשָׁה֙ (miq·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4749: Rounded work, moulded by hammering

of gold
זָהָ֑ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

[at the]
מִשְּׁנֵ֖י (miš·šə·nê)
Preposition-m | Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

ends
קְצ֥וֹת (qə·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7098: A termination

of the mercy seat,
הַכַּפֹּֽרֶת׃ (hak·kap·pō·reṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3727: Propitiatory


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