Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the ark with its poles and the atonement cover and the curtain that shields it; New Living Translation the Ark and its carrying poles; the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement; the inner curtain to shield the Ark; English Standard Version the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the screen; Berean Standard Bible the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it; King James Bible The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering, New King James Version the ark and its poles, with the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering; New American Standard Bible the ark and its poles, the atoning cover, and the covering curtain; NASB 1995 the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain of the screen; NASB 1977 the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain of the screen; Legacy Standard Bible the ark and its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain of the screen; Amplified Bible the ark [of the covenant] and its carrying poles, with the mercy seat and the veil (partition curtain) of the screen [to hang between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies]; Christian Standard Bible the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain for the screen; Holman Christian Standard Bible the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil for the screen; American Standard Version the ark, and the staves thereof, the mercy-seat, and the veil of the screen; Contemporary English Version the sacred chest with its carrying poles, its place of mercy, and the curtain in front of it; English Revised Version the ark, and the staves thereof, the mercy-seat, and the veil of the screen; GOD'S WORD® Translation the ark with its poles, the throne of mercy and the canopy over it, Good News Translation the Covenant Box, its poles, its lid, and the curtain to screen it off; International Standard Version the ark, its poles, the Mercy Seat, the curtain, NET Bible the ark, with its poles, the atonement lid, and the special curtain that conceals it; New Heart English Bible the ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, the curtain to screen it; Webster's Bible Translation The ark, and its staffs, with the mercy-seat, and the vail of the covering, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it; World English Bible the ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, the veil of the screen; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe Ark and its poles, the propitiatory covering, and the veil of the covering, Young's Literal Translation 'The ark and its staves, the mercy-seat, and the vail of the covering, Smith's Literal Translation The ark and its staves, the cover, and vail of the covering; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe ark and the staves, the propitiatory, and the veil that is drawn before it: Catholic Public Domain Version the ark and its bars, the propitiatory, and the veil that is drawn before it, New American Bible the ark, with its poles, the cover, and the curtain veil; New Revised Standard Version the ark with its poles, the mercy seat, and the curtain for the screen; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ark, and its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Tabernacle and its curtain, and its covering, and its curtain clasps, and of the boards, and its bars, and its pillars, and its sockets, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the ark, and the staves thereof, the ark-cover, and the veil of the screen; Brenton Septuagint Translation and the ark of the testimony, and its staves, and its propitiatory, and the veil, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Skilled Craftsmen…11the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; 12 the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it; 13the table with its poles, all its utensils, and the Bread of the Presence;… Cross References Exodus 25:10-22 And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. / Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ... Exodus 37:1-9 Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. / And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ... Hebrews 9:4-5 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. 1 Kings 8:6-9 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ... 2 Chronicles 5:7-10 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ... Leviticus 16:2 And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. Numbers 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. 1 Samuel 4:4 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 2 Samuel 6:2 And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. Psalm 80:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth Psalm 99:1 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Hebrews 9:23-24 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. 1 Chronicles 13:3 Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” Treasury of Scripture The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the veil of the covering, ark Exodus 25:10-22 And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof… Exodus 37:1-9 And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: … the vail Exodus 26:7,31-33 And thou shalt make curtains of goats' hair to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make… Exodus 36:35,36 And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work… Jump to Previous Ark Ark-Cover Atonement Cover Covering Curtain Hanging Mercy Mercy-Seat Poles Rods Screen Seat Separation Shields Staffs Staves Thereof Vail VeilJump to Next Ark Ark-Cover Atonement Cover Covering Curtain Hanging Mercy Mercy-Seat Poles Rods Screen Seat Separation Shields Staffs Staves Thereof Vail VeilExodus 35 1. The Sabbath4. The free gifts for the tabernacle 20. The readiness of the people to offer 30. Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work the ark The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, representing God's presence among His people. It was central to Israelite worship and housed the tablets of the Ten Commandments. The Ark symbolizes God's covenant with Israel and His holiness, requiring careful handling and reverence. with its poles and mercy seat and the veil to shield it Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai. 2. The Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel. 3. The Mercy Seat The cover of the Ark, symbolizing God's throne and His presence among His people. 4. The Curtain of the Covering A veil that separated the Holy of Holies, where the Ark was kept, from the rest of the Tabernacle, signifying the holiness of God. 5. The Israelites The people of God who were tasked with constructing the Tabernacle according to the divine instructions given to Moses. Teaching Points The Holiness of GodThe Ark and the Mercy Seat highlight God's holiness and the reverence required in approaching Him. We are reminded to approach God with respect and awe in our worship and daily lives. God's Presence Among His People The Ark symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people. As believers, we are called to cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our lives and communities. The Role of Obedience The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. We are encouraged to follow God's guidance in our lives with precision and faithfulness. The Significance of Atonement The Mercy Seat was central to the atonement rituals, pointing to the ultimate atonement through Jesus Christ. We are reminded of the grace and forgiveness available to us through His sacrifice. The New Covenant Fulfillment The tearing of the temple veil signifies the new access to God through Christ. We are invited to live in the freedom and intimacy with God that Jesus has made possible. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 35:12?2. How does Exodus 35:12 emphasize the importance of following God's detailed instructions? 3. What role does the ark play in understanding God's covenant with His people? 4. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Exodus 35:12 in daily life? 5. Connect Exodus 35:12 with Hebrews 9:4 regarding the significance of the ark's contents. 6. How does the construction of the ark reflect God's holiness and presence among us? 7. What is the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 35:12? 8. How does Exodus 35:12 reflect God's instructions for worship? 9. Why is the Ark's construction detailed in Exodus 35:12 important for faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35? 11. Is the Mercy Seat a place of redemption or judgment? 12. What did the Ark of the Covenant contain? 13. What is the meaning of Hebrews 4:16? 14. What is the Ark of the Covenant? What Does Exodus 35:12 Mean the arkExodus 35:12 begins, “the ark with its poles….” Crafted of acacia wood overlaid with gold (Exodus 25:10-16), the ark held the tablets of the covenant (Deuteronomy 10:1-5; Hebrews 9:4). God declared, “There I will meet with you” (Exodus 25:22), so listing it first highlights that: • God’s presence stands at the center of all worship (Numbers 10:33-36; 2 Samuel 6:2). • Every other tabernacle item gains meaning in relation to the ark (Revelation 11:19). • Literally, the people are to build a real chest; spiritually, it foreshadows Christ, “Immanuel—God with us” (Matthew 1:23). with its poles “…the ark with its poles…” The poles, also wood-and-gold, were never removed (Exodus 25:13-15): • Mobility — Levites carried the ark as Israel journeyed (Numbers 4:15; Joshua 3:6). • Protection — touching the ark irreverently proved fatal (2 Samuel 6:6-7). • Order — obedience required exact handling (1 Chronicles 15:15). Including the poles shows that God travels with His people yet remains holy. and mercy seat Next comes “…and mercy seat.” The solid-gold cover sat atop the ark (Exodus 25:17-22). On the Day of Atonement, blood was sprinkled there (Leviticus 16:14-15): • Forgiveness rests on shed blood (Hebrews 9:22). • Law inside the ark meets mercy above it (Romans 3:25). • The cover turns a chest of testimony into a throne of grace (Hebrews 9:5). Thus Exodus 35:12 points to Jesus, whose blood “speaks better” (Hebrews 12:24). and the veil to shield it Finally, “…and the veil to shield it.” The curtain divided the Holy Place from the Most Holy (Exodus 26:31-33): • Separation — it barred casual approach (Leviticus 16:2). • Revelation — sin still stood between God and man. • Expectation — at Christ’s death “the veil was torn in two” (Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:19-20). Mentioning the veil reminds us that access to God would one day be opened by the perfect Mediator. summary Exodus 35:12 is more than a supply list. By naming the ark, its poles, the mercy seat, and the veil, the verse centers our attention on God’s holy presence among His people, His provision of atoning mercy, and the guarded yet hopeful promise of full access—fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Verse 12. - On the ark and the staves thereof, see Exodus 25:10-15; on the mercy-seat, ib. 17-22; on the vail of the covering, see Exodus 26:31.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the arkהָאָרֹ֥ן (hā·’ā·rōn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 727: A chest, ark with its poles בַּדָּ֖יו (bad·dāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of and mercy seat, הַכַּפֹּ֑רֶת (hak·kap·pō·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3727: Propitiatory and the veil פָּרֹ֥כֶת (pā·rō·ḵeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6532: A separatrix, screen to shield it; הַמָּסָֽךְ׃ (ham·mā·sāḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4539: A covering, screen Links Exodus 35:12 NIVExodus 35:12 NLT Exodus 35:12 ESV Exodus 35:12 NASB Exodus 35:12 KJV Exodus 35:12 BibleApps.com Exodus 35:12 Biblia Paralela Exodus 35:12 Chinese Bible Exodus 35:12 French Bible Exodus 35:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 35:12 The ark and its poles the mercy (Exo. Ex) |
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