Hebrews 9:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hebrews 9:5

BSB

Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

AKJV

And over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

CPDV

And over the ark were the Cherubim of glory, overshadowing the propitiatory. There is not enough time to speak about each of these things.

ERV

and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy-seat; of which things we cannot now speak severally.

NHEB

and above it cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat, of which things we cannot speak now in detail.

SMT

And above it the cherubs of glory overshadowing the propitiatory; of which it is not now to speak in turn.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hebrews 9:5

AndG1161Conjunction overG5231Adverb itG846thecherubimsG5502Noun NeuterofgloryG1391Noun Feminine shadowingG2683VerbthemercyseatG2435Noun Neuter ofG4012Preposition whichG3739wecannotG3756 nowG3568Adverb speakG3004Verb particularlyG3313Noun Neuter

Commentary for Hebrews 9:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hebrews 9:5

Summary

Angelic figures overshadow mercy seat above

Event

Describing sanctuary's sacred imagery

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC