Exodus 25:19 net — Make one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end; from the atonement lid you are to make the cherubim on the…

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"Make one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end; from the atonement lid you are to make the cherubim on the two ends."

— Exodus 25:19, NET Bible

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Exodus 25 — Context

16

You are to put into the ark the testimony that I will give to you.

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“You are to make an atonement lid of pure gold; its length is to be three feet nine inches, and its width is to be two feet three inches.

18

You are to make two cherubim of gold; you are to make them of hammered metal on the two ends of the atonement lid.

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Make one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end; from the atonement lid you are to make the cherubim on the two ends.

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The cherubim are to be spreading their wings upward, overshadowing the atonement lid with their wings, and the cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the atonement lid.

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You are to put the atonement lid on top of the ark, and in the ark you are to put the testimony I am giving you.

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I will meet with you there, and from above the atonement lid, from between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the testimony, I will speak with you about all that I will command you for the Israelites.

Exodus 25:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 25:19 say?
Exodus 25:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Make one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end; from the atonement lid you are to make the cherubim on the two ends.”
Where is Exodus 25:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 25:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 25, verse 19.
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 25:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 25:19 in?
Exodus 25:19 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 25:19?
Exodus 25:19 reads (NET): “Make one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end; from the atonement lid you are to make the cherubim on the two ends.” 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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