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Exquisite Craftsmanship
The ark was constructed of wood but completely covered, inside and out, with pure gold. Scholars suggest this was likely done with valuable gold plates rather than simple gilding. A 'crown of gold' was a decorative and functional moulding around the top edge, likely to hold the mercy seat in place.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 25:10–16
18th Century
Theologian
(). The ark is uniformly designated in Exodus as the ark of the testimony. Elsewhere it is called the testimony, the ark of the covenant (most freq…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 25:11
19th Century
Bishop
You shall overlay it with pure gold. It is possible, but scarcely probable, that gilding is intended. Gilding was well kn…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 25:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
The ark of the covenant was the most sacred object in the tabernacle in the wilderness. It stood at the extreme end of the holy of holies. It was t…
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John Gill
On Exodus 25:11
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall overlay it with pure gold
Not gild it, but put a plate of pure gold over it:
within…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 25:10–22
17th Century
Minister
The ark was a chest, overlaid with gold, in which the two tables of the law were to be kept. These tables are called the testimony; God in them tes…