Exodus 25:17-27

17 "Make a throne of mercy to cover the ark out of pure gold 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.

18 Make two angels out of hammered gold for the two ends of the throne of mercy,

19 one on each end. Form the angels and the throne of mercy out of one piece of gold.

20 The angels should have their wings spread above the throne of mercy, overshadowing it. They should face each other, looking at the throne of mercy.

21 After you put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you, place the throne of mercy on top.

22 I will be above the throne of mercy between the angels whenever I meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.

23 "Make a table of acacia wood 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 27 inches high.

24 Cover it with pure gold, and put a gold molding around it.

25 Make a rim three inches wide around it, and put a gold molding around the rim.

26 Make four gold rings for it, and fasten them to the four corners, where the four legs are.

27 The rings are to be close to the rim. They are to hold the poles for carrying the table.

Exodus 25:17-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 25

In this chapter an order is given for a freewill offering towards various things for the worship and service of God, and the materials to be offered, which would be useful and acceptable, are mentioned particularly, Ex 25:1-7, as also another order to build a sanctuary for God, after a model that he would give, Ex 25:8,9, and, an ark to put in the law on tables of stone, the fashion of which, and the various things belonging to it, are described, Ex 25:10-16, and a mercy seat with cherubim on it to be set over the ark, where the Lord promises to meet Moses and commune with him, Ex 25:17-22 and a table with various appurtenances to it to place the shewbread on, Ex 25:23-30 and a candlestick of gold, whose parts are described, and all the instruments relative to it, Ex 25:31-40.