A modern-day Ark of the Covenant displayed in Jerusalem on Oct. 20, 2024.Photo by Alex Traiman |
An illustration of the biblical burning bush on a modern-day Ark of the Covenant displayed in Jerusalem on Oct. 20, 2024.Photo by Alex Traiman
Posted on 10/27/2024 3:34:44 AM PDT by EBH
In a remarkable fusion of ancient tradition and modern craftsmanship, a meticulously constructed replica of the biblical Ark of the Covenant was showcased in Jerusalem during the Sukkot holiday. The display, which took place at the prestigious King David Hotel, featured the golden vessel housing a Holocaust-surviving Torah scroll from Thessaloniki, Greece.
The ambitious project, spanning three and a half years, involved 17 volunteers across multiple countries who adhered strictly to Torah specifications. The replica’s construction required approximately three tons of Egyptian Acacia wood and was adorned with high-purity gold measuring 23.75 carats – the same grade used in ancient Egyptian royal artifacts.
The project’s chief architect, identified as Jake, emphasized that creating the replica involved more than simply following biblical instructions. “It was really a deep process of discovery and a mystery,” he explained, noting that the team had to conduct extensive research to fill in gaps not addressed in the original Torah specifications.
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Future Plans and Significance
The replica has already traveled to several significant locations, including Shiloh, the ancient site of the Tabernacle, and has even made an appearance at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Its creators hope to continue its journey, possibly including visits to military camps, though specific long-term plans remain under discussion.
Lewis Topper, the project’s principal financier, views the replica as more than just a historical reproduction. “It was a project designed to bring peace to the world and to bring victory to the Land of Israel, and to bring peace and kindness to America again,” he stated.
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——>why do they shield with one wing each, where the bible says they “overshadow” the ark with their wings.
KJV says “covering” the mercy seat with their wings.
20And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.
Also, this might be a clue:
Ezekiel 1:11Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies.
That stuck out to me too. Even at 85 kilos, they either used just the knots in the wood, or they were terrible carpenters with a huge scrap pile.
Sorry, but your translation makes it even CLEARER (despite the archaic language of the KJV): “even of the mercy seat...”
Not “even of the same metal of the mercy seat,” but of the mercy seat itself.
A modern-day Ark of the Covenant displayed in Jerusalem on Oct. 20, 2024.Photo by Alex Traiman |
An illustration of the biblical burning bush on a modern-day Ark of the Covenant displayed in Jerusalem on Oct. 20, 2024.Photo by Alex Traiman
I agree with you. Here’s the most detailed example I could find, exactly as Ron Wyatt saw it. My mistake was that I was under the impression that the Cherubim lifted away from the mercy seat, leaving the mercy seat with the ark. Actually, the cherubim and mercy seat were made separately, then molded together as one piece, where they lift off together.
Go to 7:37 of this video and freeze it.
https://youtu.be/CrHpRTkO0rk
Looks like Ron Wyatt and Exodus 25 are spot on.
I’m not knowledgeable enough to say one way or another whether or not that could be an accurate representation of the real Ark, but it seems to me that the position of the loops that the poles fit into would make it very difficult to carry.
The center of gravity would be too high. But what do I know?
According to Exodus 25, the rings are attached to the 4 feet. Exactly how is unclear.
Exodus 25
12Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. 13And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. 14Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. 15The poles are to remain in the rings of the ark; they must not be removed. 16And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you.
My curious question is why was this ‘Ark’ even at Mar-a-lago?
What prophecy would such a happening fulfill? I know Trump’s one son-in-law is Jewish, but is the Trump family line actually Jewish as well?
I know the Trump family had a strong relationship with Tesla, but seriously...I am wondering what his lineage actually is. For example: when I did my family history there is strong indication we are actually Jewish and were forced into Catholicism in Austria several hundred years ago. Needless to say my young nephew freaked out about it.
Why Mar-a-lago and why even bring it from Israel all the way here long before it was on display in Israel?
Well, if my reading comprehension is correct...
This followed the orders from God in the Torah/Bible using all the same materials vs. a stage prop.
Please tell me he wasn’t actually imagining the Mercy Seat as a seat in the sense of someplace someone... ugh, I don’t even want to type it... SITS on???
The Word of God dictates it as such, so let it be so.
Yep
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The GREATEST thing is that the HOLY SPIRIT bow dweelsnon all belivers.
I read several years ago that President Trump had Jewish ancestry.
I read several years ago that President Trump had Jewish ancestry.
Why would you think that?
Because it seems designed to high to the back and on the two sides, and being high in the back only seems to be all but absolutely in contradiction to the text?
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