Exodus 26:34 nasb — "You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies.

NASB

""You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies."

— Exodus 26:34, NASB

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Exodus 26 — Context

31

"You shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen; it shall be made with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman.

32

"You shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, their hooks also being of gold, on four sockets of silver.

33

"You shall hang up the veil under the clasps, and shall bring in the ark of the testimony there within the veil; and the veil shall serve for you as a partition between the holy place and the holy of holies.

34

"You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies.

35

"You shall set the table outside the veil, and the lampstand opposite the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south; and you shall put the table on the north side.

36

"You shall make a screen for the doorway of the tent of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver.

37

"You shall make five pillars of acacia for the screen and overlay them with gold, their hooks also being of gold; and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.

Exodus 26:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 26:34 say?
Exodus 26:34 in the NASB reads: “"You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies.”
Where is Exodus 26:34 in the Bible?
Exodus 26:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 26, verse 34.
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 26:34.
What translation should I read Exodus 26:34 in?
Exodus 26:34 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 26:34?
Exodus 26:34 reads (NASB): “"You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies.” 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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