Exodus 37:9 cpdv — spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another. "

— Exodus 37:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Exodus 37:9 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Exodus 37 — Context

6

He also made the propitiatory, that is, the oracle, from the finest gold, two and one half cubits in length, and one and one half cubits in width,

7

and then two Cherubim of ductile gold, which he positioned at the two sides of the propitiatory:

8

one Cherub at the top of one side, and the other Cherub at the top of the other side. The two Cherubim were at each end of the propitiatory,

9

spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another.

10

He also made the table from setim wood, with a length of two cubits, and a width of one cubit, which had a height of one and one half cubits.

11

And he surrounded it with the finest gold, and for it he made a ledge of gold all around,

12

and for the ledge itself he made a polished crown of gold, four fingers high, and upon the same, another crown of gold.

Exodus 37:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 37:9 say?
Exodus 37:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another. ”
Where is Exodus 37:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 37:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 37, verse 9.
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 37:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 37:9 in?
Exodus 37:9 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 37:9?
Exodus 37:9 reads (CPDV): “spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another. ” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2