Exo 25:17-21 | TNotes | STEP | 25:17 The word translated atonement means “to cover over.” The cover of the covenant box was the place of “covering over” sin (see Lev 16:14-16 ).

bLev 16:14-16►

e2 Chr 3:10-13►

‏ Exodus 25:17-21

25:17 ^a The word translated atonement means “to cover over.” The cover of the covenant box was the place of “covering over” sin (see Lev 16:14-16 ^b).
25:18 ^c The appearance of the cherubim is not described except to say that they had wings (25:20 ^d; see 2 Chr 3:10-13 ^e).