Exodus, 37

Commentary

Exodus 37 is the account of the construction of the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred object that was to be the centerpiece of the Tabernacle. This chapter begins with a description of the Ark, which was made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold. It was to be two and a half cubits long, one and a half cubits wide, and one and a half cubits high. It was to have a lid of pure gold, and two cherubim of gold were to be placed on the lid. The chapter then goes on to describe the other items that were to be placed in the Ark, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a jar of manna, and Aaron's rod. All of these items were to be kept in the Ark as a reminder of God's covenant with the Israelites. The chapter ends with a description of the construction of the Tabernacle, which was to be the place where the Ark was to be kept. The Tabernacle was to be made of acacia wood, and it was to be covered with gold and blue, purple, and scarlet cloth. Exodus 37 is an important chapter in the Bible, as it describes the construction of the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred object that was to be the centerpiece of the Tabernacle. This chapter provides a detailed description of the Ark and the items that were to be placed in it, as well as the construction of the Tabernacle. It is a reminder of God's covenant with the Israelites, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of following God's commands.

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