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Exodus 40:20 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Exodus 40:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 40 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:”
Exodus 40:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 40:20
Moses took the testimony (הָעֵדֻת, ha'edut, i.e., the Ten Commandments) and 'put it into the ark' (וַיִּתֵּן אֶל־הָאָרֹן, vayitten el-ha'aron). The law tablets, inscribed by God's finger (Exodus 31:18), stood central in the ark, teaching that God's word is the covenant foundation. The staves enabled portable access to God's presence—He traveled with His people, not confined to a location. The mercy seat's placement 'above upon the ark' positioned mercy over law, teaching that grace covers but doesn't abolish righteous requirements. Christ perfectly kept the law (Matthew 5:17) and became mercy ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 40:20
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“so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony”
“and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold”
“completion”
“and a cubit and a half its breadth.”
“and put the tables in the ark which I had made; and there they are as Yahweh commanded me.”
“that we may receive mercy”
“And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.”
“a propitiation}”
“when Yahweh made a covenant with the children of Israel”
“and you shall screen the ark with the veil.”