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one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end. He made the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at its two ends.
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Symbols of Spiritual Truth
Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the tabernacle's furniture, including the cherubim on the mercy seat, served as emblems of spiritual realities. For example, the incense represented prayer, the candlestick the Holy Spirit's teaching, and the sacrifices the Lamb of God. These items pointed to a deeper, acceptable service to God.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
This passage corresponds with Exodus 37:10-29 (derived from Exodus 25) and contains an account of the construction of the holy furniture:
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Exodus 37:1).
Presbyterian
In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service.
The incense represented the prayers of the saints. Th…
