Exodus 25:17 nasb — "You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.

NASB

""You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide."

— Exodus 25:17, NASB

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Exodus 25 — Context

14

"You shall put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, to carry the ark with them.

15

"The poles shall remain in the rings of the ark; they shall not be removed from it.

16

"You shall put into the ark the testimony which I shall give you.

17

"You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.

18

"You shall make two cherubim of gold, make them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat.

19

"Make one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end; you shall make the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at its two ends.

20

"The cherubim shall have their wings spread upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings and facing one another; the faces of the cherubim are to be turned toward the mercy seat.

Exodus 25:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:17 say?
Exodus 25:17 in the NASB reads: “"You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.”
Where is Exodus 25:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 25:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 17.
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 25:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 25:17 in?
Exodus 25:17 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 25:17?
Exodus 25:17 reads (NASB): “"You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide.” 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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