Hebrews 9:5 — On top of the chest were the glorious creatures with wings opened out above the… — CEV | maBible
Read Hebrews 9:5 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Hebrews 9.5, Hebrews 9v5, He. 9:5. On top of the chest were the glorious creatures with wings opened out above the place of mercy.
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5 On top of the chest were the glorious creatures with wings opened out above the place of mercy.
Now isn't the time to go into detail about these things.
Notes and references
9.5 Ex 25.18-22.
glorious creatures with wings: Two of these creatures (called “cherubim” in Hebrew and Greek) with outspread wings were on top of the sacred chest and were symbols of God's throne.
place of mercy: The lid of the sacred chest, which was thought to be God's throne on earth.