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The wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits [also], joining to the wing of the other cherub.
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A Symbol of God's Presence
Commentators explain that this verse, along with the previous one, provides a precise architectural description. The wings of the two cherubim stretched across the entire width of the Most Holy Place, with one wing of each touching an outer wall and their other wings meeting in the center. This created a continuous span symbolizing God's complete and encompassing presence over the Ark of the Covenant.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The wings of the cherubim - Compare 1 Kings 6:24–27.
19th Century
Anglican
Literally, And the wing of the one cherub—five cubits — was touching the wall of the chamber, and the other wing—five cubits —
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).
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