Jump to: ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources ATS Bible Dictionary Mercy-Seat1 Chronicles 28:11, the cover of the Ark of the Covenant, which see. The Hebrew word means a cover, but contains an allusion to the covering or forgiving of sins, Psalm 32:1. In the New Testament it is designated by a Greek word meaning "the propitiatory," or "expiatory," Hebrews 9:4,5. It was approached only by the high priest, and not without the blood of atonement, to show that the divine mercy can be granted only through the blood of Christ, Romans 3:25. Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews kapporeth, a "covering;" LXX. and N.T., hilasterion; Vulg., propitiatorium), the covering or lid of the ark of the covenant (q.v.). It was of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, or perhaps rather a plate of solid gold, 2 1/2 cubits long and 1 1/2 broad (Exodus 25:17; 30:6; 31:7). It is compared to the throne of grace (Hebrews 9:5; Ephesians 2:6). The holy of holies is called the "place of the mercy-seat" (1 Chronicles 28:11: Leviticus 16:2).It has been conjectured that the censer (thumiaterion, meaning "anything having regard to or employed in the burning of incense") mentioned in Hebrews 9:4 was the "mercy-seat," at which the incense was burned by the high priest on the great day of atonement, and upon or toward which the blood of the goat was sprinkled (Leviticus 16:11-16; Comp. Numbers 7:89 and Exodus 25:22). International Standard Bible Encyclopedia MERCY-SEAT, THEmur'-si-set (kapporeth; New Testament hilasterion, Hebrews 9:5): The name for the lid or covering of the ark of the covenant (Exodus 25:17, etc.). The Old Testament term means "covering," then, like the New Testament word, "propitiatory" (compare kipper, "to cover guilt," "to make atonement"). The ark contained the two tables of stone which witnessed against the sin of the people. The blood of sacrifice, sprinkled on the mercy-seat on the great day of atonement, intercepted, as it were, this condemning testimony, and effected reconciliation between God and His people. See ATONEMENT; ATONEMENT, DAY OF; PROPITIATION; ARK OF THE COVENANT. In Romans 3:25, Jesus is said to be set forth as "a propitiation (literally, "propitiatory"), through faith, in his blood," thus fulfilling the idea of the mercy-seat (compare Hebrews 9:5, 7, 11, 12, etc.). Greek 2435. hilasterion -- propitiatory ... mercy seat. ... an expiatory (place or thing), ie (concretely) an atoning victim, or (specially) the lid of the Ark (in the Temple) -- mercyseat, propitiation. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2435.htm - 7k Strong's Hebrew 3727. kapporeth -- propitiatory... seat. Word Origin from the same as kopher Definition propitiatory NASB Word Usage mercy seat (27). mercy seat. From kaphar; a lid ... /hebrew/3727.htm - 6k Library The Mercy-Seat. Invitation to the Mercy-Seat. Approach, My Soul, the Mercy-Seat Approach, My Soul, the Mercy-Seat Retreat. LM Importance of Small Things in Religion From Every Stormy Wind that Blows The Day of Atonement The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Foreshadowed in the Ritual ... July 4 Evening Thesaurus Mercyseat (1 Occurrence)... blood," thus fulfilling the idea of the mercy-seat (compare Hebrews 9:5, 7, 11, 12, etc.). W. Shaw Caldecott. Multi-Version Concordance Mercyseat (1 Occurrence) ... /m/mercyseat.htm - 9k Mercy-seat (23 Occurrences) Ark-cover (21 Occurrences) Cherubs (52 Occurrences) Propitiation (4 Occurrences) Cherub (21 Occurrences) Wings (81 Occurrences) Upward (74 Occurrences) Screening (3 Occurrences) Spreading (74 Occurrences) Resources What is the mercy seat? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that God is merciful? | GotQuestions.org What is the Ark of the Covenant? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Mercy-seat (23 Occurrences)Romans 3:25 Hebrews 9:5 Exodus 25:17 Exodus 25:18 Exodus 25:19 Exodus 25:20 Exodus 25:21 Exodus 25:22 Exodus 26:34 Exodus 30:6 Exodus 31:7 Exodus 35:12 Exodus 37:6 Exodus 37:7 Exodus 37:8 Exodus 37:9 Exodus 39:35 Exodus 40:20 Leviticus 16:2 Leviticus 16:13 Leviticus 16:15 Numbers 7:89 1 Chronicles 28:11 Subtopics Mercy-Seat in Solomon's Temple Mercy-Seat: Bezaleel Given Wisdom to Make Mercy-Seat: Covered With a Cloud of Incense on the Day of Atonement Mercy-Seat: God: Appeared Over in the Cloud Mercy-Seat: God: Spoke from Above Mercy-Seat: Materials of, to be a Freewill offering Mercy-Seat: Moses Commanded to Make Mercy-Seat: Placed on the Ark of the Testimony Mercy-Seat: Placed Upon the Ark of Testimony Mercy-Seat: Sprinkled With Blood Mercy-Seat: The Blood of Sacrifices on the Day of Atonement Sprinkled Mercy-Seat: The Cherubim Formed out of, and at Each End of It Mercy-Seat: The Throne of Grace Related Terms |