A Deep Dive into Scripture
The tabernacle itself you shall make out of ten sheets woven of fine linen twined and of violet, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim embroidered on them. Exodus 26:1 The foundational “furniture,” or articles, of the tabernacle described, Moses’ vision takes us to the walls, interior tapestries, and exterior coverings of this tent sanctuary. The description … Read more
And you shall make a lampstand of pure gold. Exodus 25:31 As one enters the Holy Place from the outside and looks to the left along the south wall, one sees the Lampstand (Hebrew menȏrâ), directly opposite of the Table of the Bread of Presence. It was made of one solid piece of gold, weighing … Read more
And you shall make a table of acacia wood … you shall overlay it with pure gold and make a molding of gold around it … and you shall make its plates and dishes for incense, and its flagons and bowls with which to pour libations; of pure gold you shall make them. And you … Read more
They shall make an ark of acacia wood … Exodus 25:10 The first thing described is the most holy of all, the ark and the “covering” (Heb. Kappȏret) upon which the two cherubim were stationed. The ark itself was a rather small box 2.5 cubits long, 1.5 wide, and 1.5 high. We should not confuse … Read more