mercy seat

noun

1. Bible.

   1. the gold covering on the ark of the covenant, regarded as the resting place of God.

   2. the throne of God.

2. South Midland and Southern U.S.,  mourners' bench.

mercy seat

noun

1. Old Testament the gold platform covering the Ark of the Covenant and regarded as the throne of God where he accepted sacrifices and gave commandments (Exodus 25:17, 22)

2. Christianity the throne of God

Word History and Origins

Origin of mercy seat¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

He somehow knew that she would never rise and walk that long aisle to the mercy seat.

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Its lid, on which stood two figures of the cherubim, was called "the mercy seat."

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He whom you mourn is not lost; he is gone to the mercy seat, and God will be gracious to him.'

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Clearly then they were not wont to approach the mercy seat hand in hand with Jesus.

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Sing on, ye tribes, sweet peace ye may secure, Your wants supplied from field and fountain pure; Live, and enjoy your privilege great, Nor ever more forget the mercy seat!

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