Exodus 25:16 asv — And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. "

— Exodus 25:16, American Standard Version

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Exodus 25 — Context

13

And thou shalt make staves of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.

14

And thou shalt put the staves into the rings on the sides of the ark, wherewith to bear the ark.

15

The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it.

16

And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.

17

And thou shalt make a mercy-seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof.

18

And thou shalt make two cherubim of gold; of beaten work shalt thou make them, at the two ends of the mercy-seat.

19

And make one cherub at the one end, and one cherub at the other end: of one piece with the mercy-seat shall ye make the cherubim on the two ends thereof.

Exodus 25:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:16 say?
Exodus 25:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. ”
Where is Exodus 25:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 25:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 16.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 25:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 25:16 in?
Exodus 25:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 25:16?
Exodus 25:16 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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