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NASB | Exodus 25:10 ¶ "They shall construct an ark of acacia wood two and a half cubits long, and one and a half cubits wide, and one and a half cubits high. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 25:10 ¶ "They shall make an ark of acacia wood two and a half cubits long, one and a half cubits wide, and one and a half cubits high. |
Bible Question:
Question: I am currently reading Samuel 1 and it talks heavily about the "Ark of the LORD" and its many travels and righteous power. My question is what is it? Exactly where did it come from and what exactly was its purpose? Thanks |
Bible Answer: Hi Aileen, The Ark (or Chest) of the Lord was a wooden (acacia wood) box overlaid with gold, which contained within it the tablets containing the basic covenant of Exodus 20.2-17.(The tablets of Testimony). The lid of the chest was of pure gold, and two cherubim of gold were on the lid and spread their wings over the Ark, lookng inwards towards each other. The space between was probably seen as the throne of the invisible God (Ezekiel 1.26). It was the place from which God met with His people (Exod 25.22). For its construction see Exod 25.10-22. It was not to be touched by the hand of man under any circumstances and was carried on poles which went through rings on the side of the Ark. It was situated in the Holy of Holies, hidden behind the veil. When being borne by the Levites on its travels it was covered with curtains. But the priests would carry it before Israel uncovered when there was possible danger of attack (Numbers 10.33-36) or during battle (1 Sam 4.3-9). But for it to be effective the hearts of the people had to be right. It symbolised the presence of God among His people. The vision of Ezekiel in Ezekiel 1 pictured it in terms of God's travelling throne. |
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