Exodus 25:16

16 Then put in the ark the tablets of the covenant law, which I will give you.

Exodus 25:16 in Other Translations

16 And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.

16 And you shall put into the ark the testimony that I shall give you.

16 When the Ark is finished, place inside it the stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, which I will give to you.

16 "Place The Testimony that I give you in the Chest.

16 And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.

16 Then you will put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you.

16 Put the [tablets of the] testimony that I will give you into the ark.

16 I will give you the tablets of the covenant. When I do, put them into the chest.

Exodus 25:16 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 25:16

And thou shall put into the ark the testimony that I shall
give thee.
] Which was the principal use of it: by the "testimony" is meant the law, written on two tables of stone; so called, because it was a testification of the mind and will of God, what he would have done or omitted; and as the Israelites had declared their approbation of it, and assent unto it, and had promised obedience to it, therefore, should they transgress it, it would be a testimony against them: now this was put into the ark, and preserved there, see ( Deuteronomy 10:1-5 ) , which may signify that the law was in the heart of Christ, and which he undertook to fulfil, and with pleasure did it; that he is become the fulfilling end of the law for righteousness to them that believe in him; and that it remains with him as a rule of walk and conversation to his people, so far as it is of a moral, holy, and spiritual nature.

Exodus 25:16 In-Context

14 Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry it.

15 The poles are to remain in the rings of this ark; they are not to be removed.

16 Then put in the ark the tablets of the covenant law, which I will give you.

17 “Make an atonement cover of pure gold—two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide.

18 And make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 16:34; Deuteronomy 31:26; Hebrews 9:4