Verse 1

THE ARK. Occupying the central position of the fifteen here described (Exodus 25:10).

ark. See note on Exodus 24:22.

shittim = acacia.

cubit. See App-51.

Verse 2

crown = rim. See note on Exodus 25:24.

Verse 3

side. Hebrew. zel " a = rib, one of two corresponding sides.

Verse 6

mercy seat = propitiatory. See note on Exodus 25:17

Verse 7

cherubims. See note on Exodus 25:18, and App-41.

Verse 8

on = out of.

Verses 12-14

handbreadth. See App-51.

places = receptacles.

Verse 16

spoons = pans.

covers = bowls.

to cover = to pour.

Verse 18

side = Hebrew. tzad.

Verse 19

knop = knob.

Verse 23

snuffers. These were provided, but no extinguisher.

Verse 24

talent. See App-51.

Verse 26

sides. Hebrew kir = walls.

Verse 27

sides = opposite sides. Hebrew. `eber.