“And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:”
Half, duos semis cubitos, ver. 6, and chap. xxv. 10. (Tirinus)
“And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.”
Covering… This indicated that the Scriptures were to be studied with diligence, as they have a literal and a mystical sense. (St. Gregory of Nyssa)
“Over against the border were the rings, the places for the staves to bear the table.”
Over-against, or under, chap. xxv. 27. (Tirinus)
“And he made the vessels which were upon the table, his dishes, and his spoons, and his bowls, and his covers to cover withal, of pure gold. to cover: or, to pour out withal”
Censers. Hebrew Kapoth, means broad deep dishes or bowls. (Calmet) — Wherein, meaning the golden vessels aforesaid. (Haydock)