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Guardians of the Throne
Commentators explain that the cherubim were angelic figures. Previously seen guarding Eden, here they guard God's Law and gaze upon the mercy seat, symbolizing the intense interest of angels in God's plan of redemption. Their posture signifies readiness to serve God and contemplate the mysteries of His mercy.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 25:17–22
18th Century
Theologian
A mercy seat of pure gold – (Exodus 25:18–20). In external form, the mercy seat was a plate of gold with the cherubim standing o…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 25:18
19th Century
Bishop
Two cherubims. — “Cherubims,” or rather cherubim, had been known previously in only one connection — they had been the gu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 25:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
They were part and parcel of the mercy-seat; they were made of the same precious metal, and all formed one piece. They may represent the angels, wh…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 25:18
16th Century
Theologian
And thou shalt make two cherubims. I have stated in my commentary on Genesis and elsewhere,130 that there are various opinions …
John Gill
On Exodus 25:18
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall make two cherubim of gold
Which some take to be in the form of birds, and others of winged animals, su…
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…