The TabernacleGod’s Dwelling Place among the IsraelitesExodus 25-31; 35-39

The TabernacleHebrew word meant “tent”

Very costly, expensive, portableAcacia Wood Structure

Covered with much Gold, Silver, BronzeSpecially woven coverings of expensive

blue, purple and scarlet cloth, fine linen

Goat hair, ram skin, badger or seal skin

The TabernacleOfferings for Ephod and

BreastpieceGem stones: onyx, oil, spices

The Tabernacle and Furnitureconsisted of: tent, covering, hooks,

boards, bars, pillars, sockets,Ark, poles, Mercy Seat,

tables, utensils, Curtains, lamps, screen, altar, basin, hangings, pegs,

Priestly Garments

Why Study the Tabernacle

Concept and arrangement of tabernacle foreshadows NT scheme

of redemption.Book of Hebrews relies upon

tabernacle worship.Tabernacle was God’s dwelling

Place among Israel.

Preparation for TabernacleEx. 25:1-9, 31:1-11, 35:4-36:7

God commands an offering“From every man whose heart moves him”“Sanctuary, that I may dwell among them”

To be constructed “according to the pattern” provided by God.

People brought brooches, earrings, bracelets, woven cloths, linens, skins, stones, oil, spices

More than enough was given. Word had to be send out to stop.

Preparation for TabernacleEx. 25:1-9, 31:1-11, 35:4-36:7

Call for Skillful Men to come work

Preparation for TabernacleEx. 25:1-9, 31:1-11, 35:4-36:7

Call for Skillful Men to come work

Two particular skilled Craftsmen ChosenFilled with God’s Spirit and Wisdom.

Bezalel of Judah: Artistic Designs in gold, wood carving, cutting stones,

Oholiab of Dan also chosen:Both: embroidery, engraving, design, weaving, etc.

Ability to teach others.

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NS20 boards on north

20 boards on south 8 boards on east 48 total boardsMade of Acacia WoodOverlaid with Gold

100 silver sockets(96 for boards)(4 for interior posts)Wt. 75 pounds

Coverings• Innermost: Fine linen, white, with cherubim woven

with blue, purple and scarlet• 2nd: Goats hair (possibly black)• 3rd: Rams skin• Outer: Skin of Seal, Porpoise or some aquatic animalHeld in place by pegs andRopes. No mention of aRidge pole to provide a peak.

Veil• Separated Holy Place and Most Holy Place• Made of fine linen. Cherubim woven of blue,

purple and scarlet.• Suspended from hooks of gold upon four

poles.• No height dimensions. Likely no higher than

arms reach (because Priests would unhook it).

Entrance Curtain• Made of fine linen. Intermingled with blue,

purple and scarlet.• Suspended from hooks of gold upon five

poles. Poles sat in sockets made of bronze.

Courtyard• 150’ X 75’ X 7.5’• Tabernacle was twice as high, so it could be seen

outside the courtyard.• Walls made of finely woven white linen.• Suspended from silver rods and silver hooks, on

posts set in bronze sockets.• 20 posts/sockets on north and south, 10 on

east/west.• Held by bronze pegs and ropes.• Courtyard entrance on east side, with a curtainh

made like the tabernacle curtain.

Tabernacle Worship Rules

Atonement money: half-shekel paid by each person age 20 and older who were counted. To be used for the tabernacle service. Ex. 30: 11-16.

Anointing Oil: Ingredients-myrrh, cinnamon, fragrant cane, cassia, olive oil. Used to anoint the tabernacle, its furnishings as well as priests. Not to be made by anyone else or used for any other purpose.

Priests Ex. 28, 39

Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, Ithamar selected to be Priests. Aaron to be High Priest.

Priests served as mediators between the people and God.

Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39

Linen Undergarment (Breeches, Britches). Reached from waist to thighs to cover nakedness. Could not enter tabernacle or approach altar without this garment on.

Coat: of embroidered or checkered work. Fine linen, woven in a pattern.

Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39

Robe: Blue. Strong band woven around the neck. Pomegranates of blue, purple, scarlet w/gold bells around hem. Bells would be heard.

Ephod: Front and back flaps, joined on shoulders. Onyx stone fasted in a setting of gold on each shoulder piece. Stones had 12 tribes engraved. Fine linen with threads of gold, blue, purple, scarlet. Included a sash (or band) that was used to fasten it about the body. Two gold chains were fastened to shoulders, used to hold breastplate.

Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39

Breastplate: Gold, blue, purple, scarlet. Fabric was folded double to form a pocket in which were kept the Urim and Thummim. Included four rows of three precious stones each. 12 tribes engraved on the stones. Two gold chains from ephod were fastened to the rings in the upper part of the breastplate. Unsure of what Urim and Thummim were. Thought to be stones. Used to inquire of God.

Garments for Priests Ex. 28, 39

Mitre (turban): Made of fine linen. Front had a gold plate with words “Holy to Jehovah”. Unsure of what Urim and Thummim were. Thought to be stones. Used to inquire of God.

Sash (or girdle): of golden work.