5 Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Other Translations of Hebrews 9:5

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

The Message

5 and the angel-wing-shadowed mercy seat. But we don't have time to comment on these now.

New King James Version

5 and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail.

New Living Translation

5 Above the Ark were the cherubim of divine glory, whose wings stretched out over the Ark's cover, the place of atonement. But we cannot explain these things in detail now.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 9:5

Commentary on Hebrews 9:1-5

(Read Hebrews 9:1-5)

The apostle shows to the Hebrews the typical reference of their ceremonies to Christ. The tabernacle was a movable temple, shadowing forth the unsettled state of the church upon earth, and the human nature of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom the fulness of the Godhead dwelt bodily. The typical meaning of these things has been shown in former remarks, and the ordinances and articles of the Mosaic covenant point out Christ as our Light, and as the Bread of life to our souls; and remind us of his Divine Person, his holy priesthood, perfect righteousness, and all-prevailing intercession. Thus was the Lord Jesus Christ, all and in all, from the beginning. And as interpreted by the gospel, these things are a glorious representation of the wisdom of God, and confirm faith in Him who was prefigured by them.