284.刚才所引用的有关律法的颁布、神圣和能力等细节，可见于以下圣言经文：耶和华在火中降临西乃山，然后那山冒烟震动，有雷轰和闪电，还有密云和角声（出埃及记19:16－18；申命记4:11；5:22－26）。在耶和华降临之前，百姓要三天预备好自己，成为圣洁（出埃及记19:10，11，15）。西乃山四围定界限，谁都不可靠近或接近山根，免得死亡，连祭司也不可，只有摩西除外（出埃及记19:12，13，20－23；24:1，2）。律法从西乃山上颁布（出埃及记20:2－17；申命记5:6－21）。律法被刻写在两块石版上，是神用指头写的（出埃及记31:18；32:15，16；申命记9:10）。当摩西第二次带着这两块石版下山时，他的面皮发光，以致他与百姓说话时，要用帕子蒙脸（出埃及记34:29－35）。那两块石版被放进约柜中（出埃及记25:16；40:20；申命记10:5；列王纪上8:9）。施恩座被安在约柜上，上面有金子打造的基路伯（出埃及记25:17－21）。约柜，连同施恩座和基路伯，被放入会幕，构成会幕的首要、因而至内在的部分；摆陈设饼的包金桌子，金香炉，金灯台和金灯盏，构成会幕的外在部分；用捻的细麻和蓝色、紫色、朱红色线织的十幅幔子构成会幕的最外围部分（出埃及记25:1－40；26:1－37；40:17－28）。约柜所在之处被称为至圣所（出埃及记26:33）。以色列人全都按各支派的次序对着会幕的四围安营，并跟随会幕依次前行（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）。耶和华在施恩座以上、二基路伯中间与摩西说话（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，求祢兴起”；约柜停住的时候，他就说：“耶和华啊，求祢回来”（民数记10:35，36；撒母耳记下6:2；诗篇132:7，8；历代志下6:41）。由于那律法的神圣，亚伦若非献祭和烧香，不可进到幔子里边（利未记16:2－14等）。由于主的能力临在于约柜里的律法中，故约旦河的水被分开；并且当约柜停在河中央时，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，城墙就倒塌（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，后来他的头和两手在神庙的门槛上折断（撒母耳记上第5章）。伯示麦人因约柜的缘故，有数万人被击杀（撒母耳记上第5章，第6章）。乌撒因擅自触摸约柜而死（撒母耳记下6:7）。大卫献祭欢天喜地迎接约柜进锡安（撒母耳记下6:1－19）。所罗门迎接约柜进耶路撒冷圣殿，在那里约柜构成至圣所，就是内殿（列王纪上6:19；8:3－9）。
284. 關於十誡律法的頒佈,神聖及其能力等內容, 參見以下章節:耶和華在火中降臨西乃山, 於是山冒煙震動, 電閃雷鳴, 有密雲, 角聲甚大(出埃及記19:16-18;申命記4:11; 5:22-26)。
在耶和華降臨之前三天, 百姓要預備好, 要自潔(出埃及記19:10-11, 15)。西乃山四圍定界限, 除了摩西, 任何人擅到山腳會被殺, 甚至祭司們也不可接近(出埃及記19:12-13, 20-23; 24:1-2)。誡命從西乃山頒佈(出埃及記20:2-17;申命記5:6-21)。
十誡被刻寫在兩塊石版上, 是上帝用指頭寫的(出埃及記31:18; 32:15-16;申命記9:10)。當摩西第二次攜帶石版下山時, 他的臉面發光, 以至與人說話時用帕子遮臉(出埃及記34:29-35)。
刻寫律法的石版被放進約櫃中(出埃及記25:16; 40:20;申命記10:5;列王記上8:9)。施恩座置於約櫃上, 其上有金子製成的基路伯(出埃及記25:17-21)。約櫃, 連同施恩座與基路伯,被放進會幕, 構成會幕的最首要,因而至內在之部分。金子鑲包的台(其上擺放陳設餅), 金香爐, 還有其上有燈盞的金燈檯, 構成會幕的外部。用撚的細麻和藍色,紫色,朱紅色線製造的十幅幔子構成會幕的最外表部分(Exodus 25:1-40; Exodus 26:1-37; 40:17-28)。
約櫃所在之處被稱為至聖所(出埃及記26:33)。全以色列民按各自支派圍繞著會幕安營, 跟隨會幕按次序出發(Numbers 2:1-34)。那些時候, 日間雲柱, 夜間火柱, 引領前行(出埃及記40:38;Numbers 9:15-16-23; 14:14;申命記1:33)。耶和華在施恩座上二基路伯之間與摩西說話(出埃及記25:22;民數記7:89)。
並且, 因為十誡在約櫃之中, 約櫃曾被稱為"耶和華"。當約櫃被抬起往前行時, 摩西就說:"耶和華啊, (求禰)興起！"當約櫃停住時, 摩西就說:"耶和華啊, (求禰)回來！"(民數記10:35-36;撒母耳記下6:2;詩篇132:7-8)。正因此十誡律法之聖, 除獻祭和燒香之外, 不准亞倫進到幔子之後(利未記16:2-14及以後內容)。因為主的能力顯於約櫃裡的十誡中, 約旦河水被分開; 當約櫃停在河中時, 百姓能行幹地過河(Joshua 3:1-17; 4:5-20)。當約櫃被抬著圍繞耶利哥城時, 城牆倒塌(約書亞記6:1-20)。非利士人的神明大袞, 先是在約櫃之前僕倒, 後來被發現其頭手斷裂在廟宇門檻之上(撒母耳記上 5章)。因為約櫃, 伯示麥數千居民被擊殺(撒母耳記上 5-6)。
烏撒因擅自觸摸約櫃而死(撒母耳記下6:7)。大衛獻祭歡天喜地迎接約櫃進錫安(撒母耳記下6:1-19)。之後, 所羅門迎接約櫃進耶路撒冷聖殿, 為約櫃預備了內殿(; 8:3-9)。
284. The points just made about the delivery, holiness, and power of this law are found in the following passages in the Word: Jehovah came down on Mount Sinai in fire, and then the mountain smoked and quaked, and there was much thunder and lightning, a thick cloud, and the sound of a trumpet (Exodus 19:16-18; Deuteronomy 4:11; 5:22-26). Before Jehovah came down, the people prepared and sanctified themselves for three days (Exodus 19:10-11, 15). The mountain was fenced all around to prevent anyone from dying as a result of approaching it. Not even priests went up; only Moses (Exodus 19:12-13, 20-23; 24:1-2). The law was delivered on Mount Sinai (; Deuteronomy 5:6-21). The law was engraved on two tablets of stone and was written by the finger of God (Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16; Deuteronomy 9:10). When Moses carried the tablets down the mountain for the second time, his face was glowing so much that he covered it with a veil while he was speaking to the people (Exodus 34:29-35). The tablets were stored in the ark (Exodus 25:16; 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:5; 1 Kings 8:9). The mercy seat was placed on top of the ark, and angel guardians made of gold were placed on top of the mercy seat (Exodus 25:17-21). The ark with its mercy seat and angel guardians was put in the tabernacle and constituted the primary and inmost part of it. The table covered with gold for the showbread, the golden altar for incense, and the golden lampstand with its lamps constituted an outer part of the tabernacle. The ten curtains made of [threads of] fine linen and of purple and scarlet [yarn] constituted the tabernacles outermost part (; ; 40:17-28). The place where the ark was kept was called the most holy place (Exodus 26:33). The entire Israelite population camped around the tabernacle tribe by tribe in a specific arrangement and traveled in a specific sequence behind it (). At those times there was a cloud over the tabernacle by day and a fire by night (Exodus 40:38; ; 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33). Jehovah spoke to Moses from a place on top of the ark between the angel guardians (Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89). Because of the law that was inside it, the ark was called "Jehovah" there. When the ark would set out, Moses would say, "Arise, Jehovah. " When it would rest, he would say, "Return, Jehovah" (Numbers 10:35-36; also 2 Samuel 6:2; Psalms 132:7-8). Due to the holiness of this law, Aaron was not allowed to go behind the veil unless he offered sacrifices and burned incense (Leviticus 16:2-14 and following). The waters of the Jordan river were split by the presence of the Lord's power in the law that was inside the ark; and as long as the ark was resting in the middle of the riverbed, the people crossed on dry land (; 4:5-20). When the ark was carried around the walls of Jericho, they fell down (Joshua 6:1-20). Dagon, an idol of the Philistines, fell to the ground in front of the ark, and afterward lay on the threshold of the shrine decapitated, with the palms of its hands cut off (1 Samuel 5). Because of the ark, as many as several thousand inhabitants of Beth Shemesh were struck down (1 Samuel 5 and 6). Uzza died because he touched the ark (2 Samuel 6:7). David brought the ark back into Zion with sacrifices and shouts of triumph (2 Samuel 6:1-19). Solomon brought the ark into the Temple in Jerusalem where he had made a sanctuary for it (1 Kings 6:19; ).
284. The details just quoted about the proclamation of the law, its holiness and power, are to be found in the following passages of the Word. Jehovah came down on Mount Sinai in fire, and the mountain then smoked and shook, there was thunder and lightning, an oppressive cloud and the sound of a trumpet: Exodus 19:16-18; Deuteronomy 4:11; 5:22-26. The people prepared and sanctified themselves for three days before Jehovah came down: Exodus 19:10-11, 15. The mountain was hedged about to prevent anyone approaching its foot and coming near and being killed; not even the priests approached, only Moses: 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 inscribed on two stone tablets, and written by the finger of God: Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16; Deuteronomy 9:10. When Moses carried the tablets down from the mountain the second time, his face shone so that he had to cover his face with a veil when talking with the people: Exodus 34:29-35. The tablets were laid up in the Ark: Exodus 25:16, 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:5; 1 Kings 8:9. The mercy-seat was mounted upon the Ark, and over it were placed cherubim made of gold: Exodus 25:17-21. The Ark together with the mercy-seat and the cherubim was put into the Tabernacle, constituting its first and thus most inward part; the table overlaid with gold, upon which was the bread of the Presence, the incense-altar of gold, and the lamp-stand and lamps of gold, made up the external part of the Tabernacle; the ten curtains of fine linen, purple and scarlet were its outermost part: Exodus 25:1-end; Exodus 26:1-end; Exodus 40:17-28. The place, where the Ark was, was called the Holy of Holies: Exodus 26:33. The whole people of Israel camped around the Tabernacle in the order of their tribes, and set out in order after it: Numbers 2:1-end. There was then a cloud over the Tabernacle by day and fire by night: Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:15-end; Numbers 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33. Jehovah spoke with Moses above the Ark, between the cherubim: Exodus 25:22; Numbers 7:89. The Ark was called from the law in it 'Jehovah-is-here'; for Moses said when the Ark set out 'Arise, Jehovah', and when it rested 'Return, Jehovah': Numbers 10:35-36; and further 2 Samuel 6:2 1 ; Psalms 132:7-8. On account of the holiness of the law Aaron was not allowed to go inside the veil, except with sacrifices and incense: Leviticus 16:2-14ff. By the presence of the Lord's power in the law contained in the Ark the waters of Jordan were parted, and the people crossed over on dry land, so long as it rested in the midst: ; 4:5-20. When the Ark was carried round them, the walls of Jericho fell down: Joshua 6:1-20. Dagon, the god of the Philistines, fell to the ground in the presence of the Ark, and afterwards was found lying on the threshold of the shrine with his head torn off and the palms of his hands cut off: 1 Samuel 5. The men of Bethshemesh were smitten because of the Ark to the number of many thousands: 1 Samuel 5, 6. Uzzah was killed by touching the Ark: 2 Samuel 6:7. The Ark was brought into Zion by David with sacrifices and jubilation: 2 Samuel 6:1-19. The Ark was brought by Solomon into the Temple at Jerusalem, where he made its inner shrine: 1 Kings 6:19ff; 1 Kings 8:3-9.
Footnotes:
1. The author's copy has in the margin: '2 Chronicles 6:14' for '2 Samuel 6:2'.
284. What has been above presented respecting the promulgation, holiness, and the power of that law, is found in the following passages in the Word:
Jehovah descended upon Mount Sinai in fire, and the mount then smoked and trembled, and there were thunderings, lightnings, a thick cloud, and the voice of a trumpet (Ex.19:16-18; Deuteronomy 4:11; 5:22-26).
Before the descent of Jehovah the people prepared and sanctified themselves for three days (Exodus 19:10-11, 19:15).
Bounds were set round about the mount, that no one might approach or come near its base, lest he die; not even a priest, but Moses only (Exodus 19:12-13, 19:20-23, 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, and was written by the finger of God (Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16; Deuteronomy 9:10).
When Moses brought the tables down from the mount a second time, his face shone so that he covered it with a veil while he talked with the people (Exodus 34:29-35).
The tables were placed in the ark (Exodus 25:16; 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:5; 1 Kings 8:9).
The mercy-seat was put upon the ark, and over it the golden cherubs were placed (Ex.25:17-21).
The ark with its mercy-at and the cherubs was placed in the tabernacle, and was made the first and inmost part of it; the table overlaid with gold, on which the bread of faces was placed, the golden altar for incense, and the lampstand with its golden lamps, made the outer part of the tabernacle, and the ten curtains of fine linen, purple, and scarlet, its outermost (Exodus 25:1, 26:1, 40:17-28).
The place where the ark was, was called the holy of holies (Exodus 26:33).
The whole Israelitish people encamped around the tabernacle in order according to the tribes, and marched in order after it (Numbers 2:1).
There was then a cloud over the tabernacle by day and a fire by night (Ex.40:38; Numbers 9:15-23; 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33).
Jehovah spoke with Moses above the ark between the cherubim (Exodus 25:22, Numbers 7:89).
Because of the law within it it was said of the ark that Jehovah was there; for when the ark moved forward Moses said, Rise up, O Jehovah; and when it rested, Return, O Jehovah (Numbers 10:35-36; 2 Samuel 6:2; Ps.132:7-8; 2 Chronicles 6:41).
Because of the holiness, of that law, Aaron was not permitted to enter within the veil, except with sacrifices and incense (Leviticus 16:2-14, seq .).
Because of the presence of the Lord's power in the law which was within the ark, the waters of Jordan were divided; and while the ark rested in the midst of the river, the people passed on dry land (Joshua 3:1-17; 4:5-20).
When the ark was carried around them, the walls of Jericho fell (Josh.6:1-20).
Dagon, the god of the Philistines, fell to the ground before the ark, and afterward lay upon the threshold of the temple with his head broken off and the palms of his hands cut off (1 Samuel 5:1).
The Bethshemites on account of the ark were smitten to the number of several thousands (1 Samuel 5:1, 6:1).
Uzzah died because he touched the ark (2 Samuel 6:7).
The ark was brought into Zion by David, with sacrifices and jubilation (2 Samuel 6:1-19).
It was introduced by Solomon into the temple at Jerusalem, where it constituted the sanctuary (1 Kings 6:19 seq.; 1 Kings 8:3-9).
284. What has been stated above concerning the promulgation, holiness and power of the Law is recorded in the following passages of 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 anyone 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; 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, and written with 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 so shone that he covered his face with a veil while he talked with the people. Exodus 34:29-35.
The tables were laid up 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 was put in the tabernacle, and constituted the first and thus the inmost part of it; the table overlaid with gold, on which was the shew-bread, the golden altar of incense, and the candlestick with the lamps of gold, constituted the outer part of the tabernacle; and the ten curtains of fine linen, purple and scarlet, constituted its outermost part. Exodus 25; 26; 40:17-28.
The place where the ark was kept 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.
Then there was a cloud over the tabernacle by day, and fire by night. Exodus 40:38; Numbers 9:15-23; 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:33.
Jehovah 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.
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; 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, with his head and the palms of his hands cut off, upon the threshold of his temple 1 Samuel 5.
The Bethshemites, to the number of many thousands, were smitten on account of the ark, 1 Samuel 5 and 6.
Uzzah died because he touched the ark, 2 Samuel 6:7.
The ark was brought to Zion by David with sacrifices and jubilations. 2 Samuel 6:1-19;
and it was brought by Solomon into the temple at Jerusalem, where it constituted the sanctuary. 1 Kings 6:19 and following verses; and 1 Kings 8:3-9.
284. Illa, quae de Legis istius Promulgatione, Sanctitate, et Potentia, supra allata sunt, inveniuntur in his locis in Verbo. Quod Jehovah descenderit super Montem Sinai in igne, et quod tunc Mons fumaverit et contremuerit, et quod fuerint tonitrua, fulgura, nubes gravis, et vox buccinae, Exodus 19:16-18, Deuteronomius 4:11; 5:19-23. 1 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 20:2-14, 2 Deuteronomius 5:6-18. 3 Quod Lex inscripta sit binis Tabulis Lapideis, et quod scripta sit Digito Dei, Exodus 31:18; 32:15-16, Deuteronomius 9:10. Quod Moses cum illas Tabulas secunda vice e Monte deportavit, facie radiaverit ita, ut faciem velo obtegeret dum loquebatur cum populo, Exodus 34:29-35. Quod Tabulae repositae sint in Arca, Exodus 25:16; 40:20, Deuteronomius 10:5; 1 Regnum 8:9. Quod super Arcam datum sit Propitiatorium, et quod super hoc positi sint Cherubi ex auro, Exodus 25:17-21. Quod Arca cum Propitiatorio et Cherubis missa sit in Tabernaculum, et quod ejus Primum et sic Intimum fecerit; et quod Mensa super qua Panes facierum obducta auro, Altare suffimenti ex auro, et Candelabrum cum lucernis ex auro, Externum Tabernaculi fecerint, et decem Aulaea ex bysso, purpura, et coccino, Extimum ejus, Exodus 25; 26; 40:17-28. Quod Locus, ubi erat Arca, vocatus sit Sanctum Sanctorum, Exodus 26:33. Quod Universus Populus Israeliticus circum Tabernaculum in Ordine secundum Tribus castrametatus sit, et in ordine post illud profectus, Numeri 2. Quod tunc super Tabernaculo fuerit Nubes interdiu, et Ignis noctu, Exodus 40:38; Numeri 9:15-16 ad fin., Cap. 14:14; Deuteronomius 1:33. Quod Jehovah loquutus sit cum Mose supra Arcam inter Cherubos, Exodus 25:22; Numeri 7:89. 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, Psalm 132:8, 4 2 Chronicles 6:41. 5 Quod propter sanctitatem illius Legis, non licuerit Aharoni intrare intra velum, nisi cum sacrificiis et suffitu, Leviticus 16:2-14, seq. Quod ex praesentia Potentiae Domini in Lege, quae in Arca, Aquae Jordanis discissae sint, et quamdiu illa in medio quiescebat, Populus in sicco transiverit, Joshua 3:1-17; 4:5-20. Quod ad circumlationem Arcae, Muri Jerichuntis 6 conciderent, Joshua 6:1-20. Quod Dagon Deus Philisthaeorum coram Arca in terram deciderit, et postea super limine fani jaceret divulsus a Capite, et volis manuum exscissis, 1 Samuelis 5:3-4. 7 Quod Bethschemitae propter Arcam percussi sint ad plura millia, 1 Samuelis V et VI. Quod Usa, quia tetigit Arcam, mortuus sit, 2 Samuelis 6:7. Quod Arca introducta sit in Zionem a Davide cum sacrificiis et jubilis, 2 Samuelis 6:1-19. Quod Arca a Salomone introducta sit in Templum Hierosolymitanum, 8 ubi faciebat adytum, 1 Regnum 6:19, seq., 1 Regnum 8:3-9.
Footnotes:
1. Sic Schmidt et Biblia Hebraica, sed 5:22-26 apud Biblia Anglica.
2. Sic Schmidt, sed 20:2-17 apud Biblia Hebraica et Biblia Anglica.
3. Sic Schmidt, sed 5:6-21 apud Biblia Hebraica et Biblia Anglica.
4. Prima editio: Psalm 132:7, 8.
5. Prima editio: II Sam. 11:2.
6. Prima editio: Jericuntis.
7. Prima editio: 1 Samuelis 5.
8. Prima editio: Hiesolymitanum.