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.