Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

King James Version

And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Holman Bible

The cherubim of glory were above it overshadowing the mercy seat. It is not possible to speak about these things in detail right now.

International Standard Version

Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of atonement. (We cannot discuss these things in detail now.)

A Conservative Version

And above it were cherubim of glory overshadowing the place of forgiveness, about which things it is not now to speak in detail.

American Standard Version

and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we cannot now speak severally.

Amplified

and above the ark were the [golden] cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but we cannot now go into detail about these things.

An Understandable Version

Above it were the cherubim [Note: These were winged, angelic-like, golden figurines] spread out over the [Chest] covering, where sins were [symbolically] forgiven. But we cannot now speak of these things in detail.

Anderson New Testament

and over the ark, the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we can not now speak particularly.

Bible in Basic English

And over it were the winged ones of glory with their wings covering the mercy-seat; about which it is not possible now to say anything in detail.

Common New Testament

and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. But of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

Daniel Mace New Testament

over the ark were the cherubims of glory covering the propitiatory with their wings, of which we cannot now enter into a particular detail.

Darby Translation

and above over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which it is not now the time to speak in detail.

Godbey New Testament

and above this was the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; concerning which things it is not pertinent to speak specifically.

Goodspeed New Testament

and above the chest were the winged creatures of the Divine Presence overshadowing the lid on which the blood was sprinkled??f which I cannot now speak in detail.

John Wesley New Testament

And over it were the Cherubim of glory, shadowing the mercy-seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Julia Smith Translation

And above it the cherubs of glory overshadowing the propitiatory; of which it is not now to speak in turn.

King James 2000

And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And above it [were] the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, about which it is not now [possible] to speak in detail.

Modern King James verseion

And over it were the cherubs of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat (about which we cannot now speak piece by piece.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Over the ark were the cherubims of glory shadowing the seat of grace. Of which things, we will not now speak particularly.

Moffatt New Testament

above this were the cherubims of the Glory, overshadowing the mercy seat ??matters which it is impossible for me to discuss at present in detail.

Montgomery New Testament

while above it, overshadowing the mercy-seat, were the cherubim of glory. But I must not speak about these in detail.

NET Bible

And above the ark were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Now is not the time to speak of these things in detail.

New Heart English Bible

and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we cannot speak now in detail.

Noyes New Testament

and over it the cherubs of glory, overshadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Sawyer New Testament

and over it were the cherubs of glory, overshadowing the propitiation; of which it is not necessary now to speak particularly.

The Emphasized Bible

But, over-above it, Cherubim of glory overshadowing the propitiatory: - concerning which things, it is not now needful to be speaking, particularly.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

and above, over it the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory.

Twentieth Century New Testament

while above it, and overshadowing the Cover on which atonement was made, are the Cherubim of the Presence. But I must not now dwell on these things in detail.

Webster

And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Weymouth New Testament

And above the ark were the Cherubim denoting God's glorious presence and overshadowing the Mercy-seat. But I cannot now speak about all these in detail.

Williams New Testament

and above the chest were the winged creatures, the symbols of God's glorious presence, overshadowing the mercy seat, of which I cannot now speak in detail.

World English Bible

and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we can't speak now in detail.

Worrell New Testament

and over it Cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which things we cannot now speak in detail.

Worsley New Testament

and over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat: of which it is not necessary now to speak particularly.

Youngs Literal Translation

and over it cherubim of the glory, overshadowing the mercy-seat, concerning which we are not now to speak particularly.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ὑπεράνω 
Huperano 
Usage: 3

it

Usage: 0

the cherubims
χερουβίμ 
Cheroubim 
Usage: 1

of glory
δόξα 
Doxa 
Usage: 141

κατασκιάζω 
Kataskiazo 
Usage: 1

the mercyseat
ἱλαστήριον 
Hilasterion 
Usage: 2

of
περί 
Peri 
Usage: 254

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

now
νῦν 
Nun 
Usage: 102

λέγω 
Lego 
Usage: 1045

Context Readings

The Earthly Ministry Of The Old Covenant

4 It had a golden incense burner. The Ark of the Covenant was completely covered with gold. It contained the golden pot that had the manna, and the rod of Aaron that had sprouted, and the tables of the covenant. 5 and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail. 6 When these things are prepared, the priests enter the outer room often to carry on their services.

Cross References

Leviticus 16:2

Jehovah said: Tell your brother Aaron that he cannot go into the holy place whenever he wants to. If he goes up to the canopy and stands in front of the throne of mercy on the Ark, he will die. This is because I appear in the smoke above the throne of mercy.

Exodus 25:17-22

Cover the lid of the chest (mercy seat) with pure gold.

1 Kings 8:6-7

Then the priests carried the Ark of the Covenant into the Temple and put it in the Most Holy Place, beneath the cherubim (angel).

Exodus 37:6-9

He made a lid of pure gold, forty-five inches long and twenty-seven inches wide.

Leviticus 16:13

He must place the incense on the fire in Jehovah's presence. The cloud of incense will cover the throne of mercy. This is over the words of God's promise, so that he will not die.

Numbers 7:89

When Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with Jehovah, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the throne of mercy on the Ark containing the words of God's Covenant, from between the two cherubim. This is how Jehovah spoke with Moses.

1 Samuel 4:4

They sent men to Shiloh to bring back the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah of Hosts who is enthroned over the angels. Eli's two sons, Hophni and Phinehas came along with God's ark.

2 Kings 19:15

He prayed: Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel, you are enthroned above the angels. You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You made heaven and earth.

1 Chronicles 28:11

Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the entrance hall and the Temple, the storerooms, upper rooms, inner rooms, and the room for the throne of mercy.

Psalm 80:1

([Psalm of Asaph]) Oh, give ear (listen), Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who are enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!

Psalm 99:1

Jehovah reigns! Let the peoples tremble. He is enthroned above the cherubim. Let the earth shake!

Ephesians 3:10

It is the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the congregation and the rules and authorities in the heavenly places.

Hebrews 4:16

Let us approach the throne of grace (loving-kindness) with confidence, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for help in time of need.

1 Peter 1:12

God revealed to the prophets that the things they spoke were not for their own benefit but for yours. The Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to make known to you what the prophets spoke. Those who spread the good news to you did this. These are things even the angels want to look into.

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