284# 以上所引关于此律法之颁布、神圣与能力诸事，见于圣言以下各处：
雅威降临于西奈山，在火中；那时山冒烟并震动，且有雷轰、闪电、密云与角声（出19:16—18；申4:12；5:22—26）。民众在雅威降临以前，曾预备自己，并洁净自己三日（出19:10，11，15）。山被围住，不许任何人接近并临近其下方，免得死亡；祭司也不得靠近，惟有摩西可以（出19:12，13，20—23；24:1，2）。律法由西奈山颁布（出20:2—17；申5:6—21）。律法被刻写在两块石版上，且由上帝的指头写成（出31:18；32:15，16；申9:10）。摩西第二次从山上携此二版下来时，面容发光，以至于他与民众说话时，须用帕子遮面（出34:29—35）。二版被安放在柜中（出25:16；40:20；申10:5；王上8:9）。柜上设有施恩座，施恩座上置有金造的基路伯（出25:17—21）。
柜连同施恩座与基路伯，被置入帐幕之中，并构成帐幕的第一层，亦即至内层；而包金的桌子，其上有陈设饼，金造的香坛，以及带灯盏的金灯台，则构成帐幕之外层；十幅由细麻、紫色线与朱红线所成的帷幔，则构成其最外层（出25:1—40；26:1—37；40:17—28）。柜所在之处，称为至圣所（出26:33）。以色列全体民众按支派次序，在帐幕四围安营，并按次序随其后起行（民2:1—34）。那时白日有云在帐幕之上，夜间有火在其上（出40:38；民9:15—23；14:14；申1:33）。雅威在柜上、基路伯之间与摩西说话（出25:22；民7:89）。那柜因其中有律法，便称为“雅威在那里”；盖摩西在柜起行时说：“雅威啊，求你兴起”；在柜停息时说：“雅威啊，求你归回”（民10:35，36；又见撒下6:2；诗132:7，8；代下6:41）。因这律法的神圣，亚伦不得进入幔内，除非带着祭物与香（利16:2—14及以下）。
因主之能力临在于柜中之律法，约旦河水便分开；只要柜停在河中，民众便从干地经过（书3:1—17；4:5—20）。约柜被绕行时，耶利哥城墙便倒塌（书6:1—20）。非利士人的神大衮在约柜前仆倒于地；后来又卧在庙门槛上，头与两掌皆被割断（撒上5:1—12）。伯示麦人因约柜之故，被击杀数千（撒上5:1—12；6:1—21）。乌撒因触摸约柜而死（撒下6:7）。大卫以祭物与欢呼将约柜迎入锡安（撒下6:1—19）。所罗门将约柜迎入耶路撒冷圣殿，使之成为圣殿的内殿（王上6:19及以下；8:3—9）。
284# 在以下圣言经文中，可以找到前面关于律法的颁布、神圣和能力的内容：
耶和华在火中降临西乃山上，然后那山冒烟震动，有雷轰、闪电、密云和角声。（出埃及记19:16-18; 申命记4:11; 5:22-26）
出埃及记：
在耶和华降临之前，百姓预备自己三天，分别为圣。（出埃及记19:10，11，15）
又：
在山的四围定界限，不可靠近或接近山脚，免得死亡；连祭司也不可以，只有摩西除外。（出埃及记19:12，13，20-23; 24:1，2）
又：
律法从西乃山上颁布。（出埃及记20:2-17; 申命记5:6-21）
又：
律法被刻写在两块石版上，是神用手指头写的。（出埃及记31:18; 32:15，16; 申命记9:10）
又：
当摩西第二次带着这两块石版下山时，他的面皮发光，因此他与百姓说话时，就用帕子蒙上脸。（出埃及记34:29-35）
又：
那两块石版被放在约柜里。（出埃及记25:18; 40:20; 申命记10:5; 列王纪上8:9）。
又：
施恩座被安在约柜上，上面安有金基路伯。（出埃及记25:17-21）
又：
约柜、施恩座和基路伯都被放在会幕中，构成会幕的首要和至内在的部分；上面有陈设饼的包金桌子，金香炉，带着金灯盏的灯台，构成会幕的外在部分。用细麻、蓝色、紫色和朱红色线织成的十幅帷幔构成会幕的最外在部分。（出埃及记25; 26; 40:17-28）
又：
约柜所在的地方被称为至圣所。（出埃及记26:33）
民数记：
全体以色列人都照着支派按顺序在会幕的四围安营，并按顺序跟着会幕起行。（民数记2章）
出埃及记：
那时，会幕上面日间有云柱，夜间有火柱。（出埃及记40:38; 民数记9:15-23; 14:14; 申命记1:33）
又：
耶和华在施恩座以上、二基路伯之间与摩西说话。（出埃及记25:22; 民数记7:89）
民数记：
因约柜里的律法，论到约柜，经上说，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; 历代志下6:41）
利未记：
由于律法的神圣，亚伦不允许进幔子内，除非带着祭物和香。（利未记16:2-14等）
约书亚记：
由于主的能力在约柜里的律法中的存在，约旦河的水被分开；当约柜停在河中间时，百姓就从干地上过去。（约书亚记3:1-17; 4:5-20）
又：
当抬着约柜围绕耶利哥城时，城墙就倒塌。（约书亚记6:1-20）
撒母耳记上：
非利士人的神大衮在约柜前仆倒在地，后来躺在庙的门槛上，头和手掌都折断了。（撒母耳记上5章）
又：
因约柜的缘故，伯示麦人被击杀的有数千人。（撒母耳记上5，6章）
撒母耳记下：
乌撒因触摸约柜而死。（撒母耳记下6:7）
又：
大卫献祭欢呼，把约柜抬进锡安。（撒母耳记下6:1-19）
列王纪上：
所罗门把约柜抬进耶路撒冷圣殿，它在那里构成圣所。（列王纪上6:19等; 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.