Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

THE ARK . Occupying the central position of the fifteen here described (Exodus 25:10 ).

ark . See note on Exo 24:22 .

shittim = acacia.

cubit. See App-51 .

crown = rim. See note on Exodus 25:24 .

side . Hebrew. zel ' a = rib, one of two corresponding sides.

mercy seat = propitiatory. See note on Exodus 25:17

cherubims . See note on Exodus 25:18 , and App-41 .

on = out of.

handbreadth. See App-51 .

places = receptacles.

spoons = pans.

covers = bowls.

to cover = to pour.

side = Hebrew. tzad.

knop = knob.

snuffers . These were provided, but no extinguisher.

talent . See App-51 .

sides. Hebrew kir = walls.

sides = opposite sides. Hebrew. `eber.