mercy seat

mercy seat

n.1. The golden covering of the Ark of the Covenant, regarded as the resting place of God.2. The throne of God.

mercy seat

n 1. (Bible) 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. (Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the throne of God

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mercy seat - the throne of God throne - the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.; "the king sat on his throne"
	2.	mercy seat - the golden covering of the ark of the covenantcovering - an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)