Life59.前面（51节）关于该律法的颁布、神圣和能力的说明，可见于以下圣言经文：
耶和华在火中降临西乃山，那山冒烟震动，有雷鸣闪电，有密云和号角的声音。（出埃及记19:16，18；申命记4:11；5:22-26）
在耶和华降临之前，百姓要预备三天，使自己分别为圣。（出埃及记19:10-11，15）
山的四围定界限，免得人靠近山的边界而死；甚至祭司也不可靠近，唯有摩西除外。（出埃及记19:12-13，20-23；24:1-2）
这律法是从西乃山上颁布的。（出埃及记20:2-17；申命记5:6-21）这律法是神用指头写在两块石版上的。（出埃及记31:18；32:15-16；申命记9:10）
当摩西第二次带这两块石版下山时，他的面皮发光。（出埃及记34:29-35）
石版被保存在约柜中。（出埃及记25:16；40:20；申命记10:5；列王纪上8:9）
约柜上面设有施恩座，施恩座上有金基路伯。（出埃及记25:17-21）
约柜，连同施恩座和基路伯，构成会幕的至内层；金灯台、金香炉和摆放陈设饼或脸饼的包金桌子构成会幕的外层；用细麻和蓝色、紫色、染过两次的朱红色线织成的十幅幔子构成会幕的最外层。（出埃及记25:1-40；26:1-37；40:17-28）
约柜所在的地方被称为至圣所。（出埃及记26:33）
全部以色列人都按各支派在会幕周围依次安营，跟随会幕依次起行。（民数记2:1-34）
那时，会幕上日间有云柱，夜间有火柱。（出埃及记40:38；民数记9:15，16-23；14:14；申命记1:33）
主在约柜上二基路伯之间与摩西说话。（出埃及记25:22；民数记7:89）约柜因它里面的律法而被称为“耶和华在那里”，因为约柜往前行的时候，摩西就说，耶和华啊，求你兴起；约柜停住的时候，他就说，耶和华啊，求你回来。（民数记10:35-36；撒母耳记下6:2；诗篇132:7-8）
正因这律法的神圣，亚伦若非献祭和烧香，不可进到帷帐之内。（利未记16:2-14等）
大卫献祭欢天喜地迎接约柜进锡安。（撒母耳记下6:1-19）
那时，乌撒因擅自触摸约柜而死。（撒母耳记下:6-7）
约柜被安放在耶路撒冷圣殿的中间，所罗门在那里为它造了内殿。（列王纪上6:19等；8:3-9）
凭主在约柜中的律法里面的同在和能力，约旦河水被分开；只要约柜停在河中央，百姓就从干地过河。（约书亚记3:1-17；4:5-20）
当约柜被抬着围绕耶利哥城时，城墙倒塌。（约书亚记6:1-20）
大衮，就是非利士人的神，在约柜前仆倒在地，后来躺在那庙的门槛上，没有头。（撒母耳记上5:1-4）
伯示麦人因约柜的缘故，有数万人被击杀。（撒母耳记上6:19）
59. The statements made in Exodus 19:16, 18; Deuteronomy 4:11; 5:22-23). Before Jehovah came down, the people spent three days preparing and sanctifying themselves (Exodus 19:10-11, 15). The mountain was fenced off so that no one would approach and come near its base and die; not even priests were allowed near; Moses alone was allowed (Exodus 19:12-13, 20-23; 24:1-2). The law was proclaimed from Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:2-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21). The law was written on two stone tablets by the finger of God (Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16; Deuteronomy 9:10). When Moses brought the tablets down from the mountain the second time, his face shone (Exodus 34:29-35). The tablets were placed in an ark (Exodus 25:16; 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:5; 1 Kings 8:9). On top of the ark there was a mercy seat, and on the mercy seat were placed angel guardians made of gold (Exodus 25:17-21). The ark, with the mercy seat and the angel guardians, formed the very heart of the tabernacle, while the golden lampstand, the golden altar of incense, and the gilded table for the showbread were placed just outside [the veil], and all these objects were surrounded in turn by the ten curtains of fine linen and purple and scarlet [thread] (Exodus 25:1 to the end; 26:1 to the end; Exodus40:17-28). The area set aside for the ark was called "the most holy place" (Exodus 26:33). The whole Israelite population camped around the dwelling, in a set arrangement tribe by tribe, and traveled behind it in a set sequence (Numbers 2:1 to the end). There was a cloud above the tabernacle in the daytime then, and fire above it at night (Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:15-16 to the end; 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33). The Lord spoke with Moses from above the ark, between the angel guardians (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89). Because it contained the law, the ark was called "Jehovah" there: when the ark would set out, Moses would say, "Rise up, Jehovah, " and when it would come to rest he would say, "Return, Jehovah" (Numbers 10:35-36; see also 2 Samuel 6:2 and Psalms 132:7-8). Because of the holiness of the law, Aaron was not allowed to go behind the veil without sacrifices and incense (Leviticus 16:2-14 and following). David brought the ark into Zion with sacrifices and rejoicing (2 Samuel 6:1-19). At that time Uzzah died because he touched the ark (2 Samuel 6:6-7). [Solomon] placed the ark at the center of the Jerusalem temple, where he had made an inner sanctuary for it (1 Kings 6:19 and following; 8:3-9). Because of the Lord's presence and power in the law that was in the ark, the waters of the Jordan were cut off; and as long as the ark rested in its midst, the people crossed over on dry ground (Joshua 3:1-17; 4:5-20). The walls of Jericho fell because the ark was carried around them (Joshua 6:1-20). Dagon, the god of the Philistines, fell to the earth before the ark and later lay on the threshold of the shrine with its head broken off (1 Samuel 5:1-4). Tens of thousands of the people of Beth-shemesh were struck down because of the ark (1 Samuel 6:19).
59. What we have said about the law’s promulgation, holiness and power in no. Exodus 19:16, 18, and Deuteronomy 4:11, 5:19-23.
That before Jehovah descended, the people readied themselves and sanctified themselves for three days, see Exodus 19:10-11, 15.
That bounds were set around the mountain to keep anyone from drawing near and approaching its base, on pain of death, and that not even the priests were to approach, but only Moses, see Exodus 19:12-13, 20-23, 24:1-2.
For the law promulgated from Mount Sinai, see Exodus 20:2-14, Deuteronomy 5:6-21.
That the law was written on two tablets of stone with the finger of God, see Exodus 31:18, 32:15-16, Deuteronomy 9:10.
That when Moses brought those tablets down from the mountain a second time, his face shone, see Exodus 34:29-35.
That the tablets were placed in the Ark, see Exodus 25:16, 40:20, Deuteronomy 10:5 and 1 Kings 8:9.
That on the Ark was set a mercy seat, and placed on this were cherubim of gold, see Exodus 25:17-21.
[2] That the Ark, together with the mercy seat and cherubim, constituted the inmost constituents of the Tabernacle, and that the golden lampstand, the golden altar of incense, and the table overlaid with gold which held the showbread constituted its outer constituents, and the ten curtains of linen, purple and scarlet its outmost constituents, see Exodus 25,26, 40:17-28.
That the place where the Ark was, was called the holy of holies or most holy place, see Exodus 26:33.
That the Israelite people all camped in order by tribes about the place where it resided, and set out in order after it, see Numbers 2.
That a cloud then stood over its abode by day, and fire by night, see Exodus 40:38, Numbers 9:15-16, 14:14, and Deuteronomy 1:33.
That the Lord spoke with Moses from above the Ark between the cherubim, see Exodus 25:22 and Numbers 7:89.
That because of the law it contained, the Ark was called the abode of Jehovah, for whenever the Ark set out Moses said, “Rise up, O Jehovah!” and when it rested, “Return, O Jehovah!” see Numbers 10:35-36, and also 2 Samuel 6:2, Psalms 132:7-8.
That because of the holiness of that law, Aaron was permitted to enter within the veil only with sacrifices and incense, see Leviticus 16:2-14ff.
That David brought the Ark into Zion with sacrifices and jubilation, see 2 Samuel 6:1-19. That Uzzah later died because he touched it, see verses 6 and 7 in that same chapter.
That the Ark was placed in the midst of the Temple in Jerusalem, where it constituted its inner sanctuary, see 1 Kings 6:19ff., 8:3-9.
[3] That because of the Lord’s presence and power in the law contained in the Ark, the Jordan’s waters were parted, and as long as the Ark rested in the midst of it, the people crossed over on dry ground, see Joshua 3:1-17, 4:5-20.
That the Ark’s being carried around caused the walls of Jericho to fall, see Joshua 6:1-20.
That Dagon, the Philistine god, fell down before the Ark, and after that lay at the threshold of the shrine with its head broken off, see 1 Samuel 5:1-4.
That because of the Ark many thousands of the inhabitants of Beth Shemesh were struck, see 1 Samuel 6:19.
59. What has been said above in No. 55, concerning the promulgation, holiness and power of the Law will be found in the following passages in the Word:
Jehovah descended in fire on Mount Sinai, and then the mountain smoked and trembled, and there were thunders and lightnings, a thick cloud and the voice of a trumpet. Exodus 19:16-18; Deuteronomy 4:11; 5:22-26.
The people, before the descent of Jehovah, prepared and sanctified themselves three days. Exodus 19:10-11, 15.
Bounds were set round about the Mount, lest any one should approach or touch the border of it, and die; and not even the priests were permitted to approach, but Moses only. Exodus 19:12-13, 20-23; Exodus 24:1-2.
The Law was promulgated from Mount Sinai. Exodus 20:2-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21.
The Law was inscribed on two tables of stone, by the finger of God. Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16; Deuteronomy 9:10.
When Moses brought the tables down from the mountain the second time, his face shone. Exodus 34:29-35.
The tables were deposited in the ark. Exodus 25:16; 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:5; 1 Kings 8:9.
The mercy-seat was put over the ark, and the cherubim of gold placed over the mercy-seat. Exodus 25:17-21.
The ark with the mercy-seat and the cherubim formed the inmost of the tabernacle; the golden candlestick, the golden altar of incense, and the table overlaid with gold, on which was the shewbread, formed the outer part of the tabernacle; and the curtains of fine linen, purple and scarlet, formed its outermost part. Exodus 25:1 to end; Exodus 26:1 to the end; Exodus 40:17-28.
The place where the ark was, was called the Holy of holies. Exodus 26:33.
The whole of the people of Israel encamped round about the tabernacle in order, according to their tribes, and marched in order after it. Numbers 2:1 to the end.
Then there was a cloud over the tabernacle by day, and fire by night. Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:15 to end; Numbers 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33.
The Lord spoke with Moses above the ark between the cherubim. Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89.
The ark, because of the Law which was in it, was called The Presence of Jehovah; for when the ark set forward, Moses said, Rise up, Jehovah, and when it rested, Return, Jehovah. Numbers 10:35-36; and see further 2 Samuel 6:2; Psalms 132:7-8.
On account of the holiness of the Law it was not lawful for Aaron to enter within the veil, except with sacrifices and incense. Leviticus 16:2-14 and following verses.
The ark was introduced by David into Zion with sacrifices and jubilation. 2 Samuel 6:1-19.
Uzzah died because he touched the ark. 2 Samuel 6:7.
The ark was placed in the midst of the temple at Jerusalem, where it constituted the sanctuary. 1 Kings 6:19 and following verses; 1 Kings 8:3-9.
Because of the presence of the Lord's power in the Law which was in the ark, the waters of Jordan were divided, and while it rested in the middle, the people passed over on dry ground. Joshua 3; Joshua 4:5-20.
When the ark was carried about the walls of Jericho they fell down. Joshua 6:1-20.
Dagon, the god of the Philistines, fell to the ground before the ark, and afterwards lay upon the threshold of his temple, with his head cut off. 1 Samuel 5:1-4.
The Bethshemites, to the number of many thousands were smitten on account of the ark. 1 Samuel 6:19.
59. What has been said above (n. Exodus 19:16, 18; Deuteronomy 4:11; 5:22-26).
That before the descent of Jehovah the people prepared and sanctified themselves for three days (Exodus 19:10-11, 15).
That bounds were set round the mountain, lest anyone should come near its base, and should die and that not even were the priests to come near, but Moses only (Exodus 19:12-13, 20-23; 24:1-2).
That the Law was promulgated from Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:2-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21).
That that Law was written by the finger of God on two tables of stone (Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16; Deuteronomy 9:10).
That when Moses brought those tables down from the mountain the second time, his face shone (Exodus 34:29-35).
That the tables were kept in the ark (Exodus 25:16; 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:5; 1 Kings 8:9).
That upon the ark was placed the mercy-seat, and upon this the golden cherubs (Exodus 25:17-21).
That the ark, together with the mercy-seat and the cherubs, constituted the inmost of the tabernacle, and that the golden lampstand, the golden altar of incense, and the table overlaid with gold on which were the loaves of faces, constituted the exterior of the tabernacle and the ten curtains of fine linen, bright-crimson, and scarlet, its outermost (Exodus 25; 26; 40:17-28).
That the place where the ark was, was called the holy of holies (Exodus 26:33).
That the whole people of Israel encamped around the habitation in order according to their tribes, and marched in order after it (Numbers 2:1).
That there was then over the habitation a cloud by day and a fire by night (Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:15-23; 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33).
That the Lord spoke with Moses from over the ark between the cherubs (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89).
That the ark, from the Law within it, was called Jehovah-There, for when the ark set forward, Moses said, Rise up, Jehovah; and when it rested be said, Return Jehovah (Numbers 10:35-36), and see further 2 Samuel 6:2; Psalms 132:7-8.
That on account of the holiness of that Law Aaron was not allowed to enter within the veil except with sacrifices and with incense (Leviticus 16:2-14, etc.).
That the ark was brought into Zion by David with sacrifices and with shouting (2 Samuel 6:1-19). That on that occasion, Uzzah, who touched it, died (2 Samuel 6:6-7).
That the ark was placed in the midst of the temple in Jerusalem, where it constituted the shrine (1 Kings 6:19, etc. 1 Kings 8:3-9).
That by the Lord's presence and power in the Law that was in the ark, the waters of Jordan were cleft asunder, and so long as the ark rested in the midst of it, the people passed over on dry ground (; 1 Kings 4:5-20).
That when the ark was carried around them, the walls of Jericho fell (Joshua 6:1-20).
That Dagon the god of the Philistines fell to the earth before the ark, and afterwards lay upon the threshold of the temple headless (1 Samuel 5:1-4).
That on account of the ark the Bethshemites were smitten, to the number of many thousands (1 Samuel 6:19).
59. Illa quae de Legis istius promulgatione, sanctitate et potentia, supra (55) dicta sunt, inveniuntur in his locis in Verbo:-
Quod Jehovah descenderit super Montem Sinai in igne, et quod tunc fumaverit et contremuerit mons et quod fuerint tonitrua, fulgura, nubes gravis, et vox buccinae (Exodus 19:16, 18: Deuteronomius 4:11; (B.A. 22-26)).
Quod populus ante descensum Jehovae se praeparaverit et sanctificaverit per tres dies (Exodus 19:10-11, 15).
Quod mons circumseptus fuerit, ne quisquam ad ima ejus appropinquaret et accederet, ne moreretur; et quod nec sacerdotes, sed Moses solus (Exodus 19:12-13, 20-23; 24:1-2).
Lex promulgata e Monte Sinai (Exodus 20:2-17; Deuteronomius 5:6-21).
Quod Lex illa inscripta sit binis tabulis lapideis digito Dei (Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16: Deuteronomius 9:10).
Quod Moses, cum illas tabulas secunda vice e monte deportavit, facie radiaverit (Exodus 34:29-35).
Quod tabulae repositae fuerint in arca (Exodus 25:16; 40:20: Deuteronomius 10:5 1 Regnum 8:9).
Quod super arcam datum sit propitiatorium, et super hoc positi sint cherubi ex auro (Exodus 25:17-21).
Quod arca, cum propitiatorio et cherubis, intimum tabernaculi fecerit; et quod candelabrum ex auro, altare suffimenti ex auro, et mensa super qua panis facierum obducta auro, exterius tabernaculi fecerint; ac decem aulaea ex bysso purpura et coccino, extimum ejus" (Exodus 25; 26; 40:17-28). Quod locus, ubi arca, vocatus sit sanctum sanctorum (Exodus 26:33).
Quod universus populus Israeliticus circum habitaculum in ordine secundum tribus castrametatus sit, et in ordine post illud profectus sit (Numeri 2).
Quod tunc super habitaculo fuerit nubes interdiu et ignis noctu (Exodus 40:38: Numeri 9:15, 16, 14:14: Deuteronomius 1:33).
Quod Dominus locutus sit cum Mose supra arcam inter cherubos (Exodus 25:22; ).
Quod arca, ex Lege in illa, dicta sit "Jehovah ibi," dixit enim Moses cum arca proficiscebatur, "Surge Jehovah;" et cum quiescebat, "Redi Jehovah" (Numeri 10:35-36; et porro 2 Samuelis 6:2; Psalms 132:7-8).
Quod propter sanctitatem istius Legis non licuerit Aharoni intrare intra velum, nisi cum sacrificiis et cum suffitu (Leviticus 16:2-14, seq.).
Quod arca introducta sit in Zionem a Davide cum sacrificiis et cum jubilo (2 Samuelis 6:1-19).
Quod tunc Usa, quia tetegit illam, mortuus sit (vers. 6, 7, ibi).
Quod arca in medio templi Hierosolymitani posita sit, ubi faciebat adytum (1 Regnum 6:19; 8:3-9).
Quod ex praesentia et potentia Domini in Lege quae in arca, aquae Jordanis discissae sint, et quamdiu illa in medio quiescebat, populus in sicco transiverit (; 4:5-20).
Quod per circumlationem arcae muri Jerichuntis conciderint (Josua 6:1-20).
Quod Dagon, deus Philisthaeorum, coram arca in terram deciderit, et postea super limine fani jaceret divulsus a capite (1 Samuelis 5:1-4 1).
Quod Bethschemitae propter arcam percussi sint ad plura millia (1 Samuelis 6:19)
Footnotes:
1. 1 Samuelis 5:1-4 pro "1 Samuelis 6:19"