Meaning
The mercy seat was the gold cover placed on top of the Ark of the Covenant.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the mercy seat was located in the Most Holy Place above the Ark of the Covenant.
God declared that He would meet with Moses from above the mercy seat.
Key References
- Exodus 25:17-22
- Exodus 37:6-9
- Leviticus 16:14-15
- Numbers 7:89
- Hebrews 9:5
Related Terms
- Ark of the Covenant
- Most Holy Place
- Tabernacle
- Atonement