Exodus 37:9

And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 37:9

BSB
And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.
AKJV
And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seat were the faces of the cherubim.
CPDV
spreading their wings, and protecting the propitiatory, and gazing toward it and toward one another.
ERV
And the cherubim spread out their wings on high, covering the mercy-seat with their wings, with their faces one to another; toward the mercy-seat were the faces of the cherubim.
NHEB
The cherubim spread out their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward one another. The faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat.
SMT
And the cherubs shall be spreading out the wings from upwards, covering with their wings over the cover, and their faces each to his brother: to the cover were the faces of the cherubs.

Commentary for Exodus 37:9

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Overview of Exodus 37:9
Summary
Angelic guardians with wings extended over lid
Place
Tabernacle
Event
Wings covering sanctuary
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual