Exodus 40:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 40:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 40:20 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 40:20 — KJV
“And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:”
— Exodus 40:20 (KJV)
Exodus 40:20 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 40:20
“And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:20: put, testimony, ark
“And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. with him: that is, with God”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:20: testimony, into, ark
“And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:20: testimony, ark, mercy
“And thou shalt put the mercy seat upon the ark of the testimony in the most holy place.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:20: put, testimony, ark
“And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 40:20: put, testimony, ark
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