1-Kings - 6:28



28 He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

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And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.
and he overlayeth the cherubs with gold,
These winged ones were plated over with gold.

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And he (m) overlaid the cherubims with gold.
(m) For the others which Moses made of beaten gold were taken away with the other jewels by their enemies, whom God permitted at various times to overcome them for their great sins.

And he overlaid the cherubim with gold. Which may denote the purity and excellency of angels; or the precious gifts and graces of the Spirit, with which the witnesses of Christ are adorned.

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