mercy seat
noun
Bible.
- the gold covering on the ark of the covenant, regarded as the resting place of God. Ex. 25:17–22.
- the throne of God.
South Midland and Southern U.S.
mourners' bench.
Origin of mercy seat
First recorded in 1520–30
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British Dictionary definitions for mercy seat
mercy seat
noun
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)
Christianity
the throne of God