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Key Tabernacle
Pieces |
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Name |
Function and Significance |
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Ark of the Covenant |
A golden rectangular box that contained the Symbolized God's covenant with Israel's people Ten Commandments Symbolized God's covenant with Israel's people Located in the Most Holy Place |
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Atonement Cover |
The lid to the Ark of the Covenant Symbolized the presence of God among his people |
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Curtain |
The curtain that divided the two sacred rooms of the Tabernacle—the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place Symbolized how the people were separated from God because of sin |
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Table |
A wooden table located in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle. The Bread of the Presence and various utensils were kept on this table |
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Bread of the Presence |
Twelve loaves of baked bread, one for each tribe of Israel Symbolized the spiritual nourishment God offers his people |
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Lampstands and Lamps |
A golden lampstand located in the Holy Place, which held seven burning oil lamps The lampstand lit the Holy Place for the priests |
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Altar of Incense |
An altar in the Holy Place in front of the curtain Used for burning God's special incense and symbolic of acceptable prayer |
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Anointing Oil |
A special oil used to anoint the priests and all the pieces in the Tabernacle A sign of being set apart for God |
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Altar of Burnt Offering |
The bronze altar outside the Tabernacle used for the sacrifices Symbolized how sacrifice restored one's relationship with God |
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Basin |
A large washbasin outside the Tabernacle used by the priests to cleanse themselves before performing their duties Symbolized the need for spiritual cleansing |