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Hebrews 9:5

Hebrews 9:5
And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly .

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And over it the cherubim of glory,.... Or "glorious cherubim", where the Shechinah, or divine glory, dwelt, Psa 80:1.…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And over it - That is, over the ark. The cherubim of glory - A Hebrew mode of expression, meaning “the glorious…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And over it the cherubims of glory - Cherubim is the plural of cherub, and it is absurd to add our plural termination…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hebrews 9:1-7

Here, I. The apostle gives an account of the tabernacle, that place of worship which God appointed to be pitched on…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the cherubims Rather, "the Cherubim," since imis the Hebrew plural termination.

of glory Not "the glorious Cherubim" but…