Exodus

Israel has witnessed some incredible events, such as the 10 plagues and the parting of the Sea. Now, at the end of Exodus, God’s glory… Read More »God’s glory fills the tabernacle

Linen was made from the flax plant. The plants were pulled up by their roots and dried before undergoing a process known as “retting,” which… Read More »Linen

Every piece of furniture in the tabernacle was crafted according to God’s plan. Each item represented something about God’s character: his sovereignty, his generosity, his… Read More »Furniture

Cubits were a basic unit of measurement in Israel. One cubit equaled the distance from the elbow to the fingertips—about 18 inches (46 cm).

Acacia wood was highly valued for its beauty and durability. Around the Mediterranean, some acacias are like shrubs, while others grow up to 50 feet… Read More »Acacia wood

The Jewish year was based on the annual rotation of the sun, moon, and stars, and on the cycle for planting and harvesting crops. The… Read More »The Jewish year

The level of detail given in God’s instructions for the tabernacle in ch. 30 emphasizes that Israel is to worship the Lord in their midst… Read More »Instructions for the tabernacle

Altar of incense. Incense was burned to purify the altars after animals had been slaughtered there. Incense also symbolized Israel’s constant prayer to God.

A veil separated the altar from the Most Holy Place of God’s presence in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Aaron the priest was… Read More »Veil

The gold bells along the hems of the high priest’s garment (28:33) served two purposes. They alerted people that the high priest was present, and… Read More »Gold bells

The bronze altar was the largest item in the tabernacle courtyard, measuring more than seven feet square. Bronze was more resistant than other metals to… Read More »The bronze altar

The table for the bread of the Presence held the 12 loaves of sacred bread which were baked the day before the Sabbath. On the… Read More »The table for the bread of the Presence

What was the purpose of the Mosaic covenant? Israel was already God’s chosen people because of the promises God made to Abraham. The covenant with… Read More »What was the purpose of the Mosaic covenant?

Restitution. The Mosaic law decreed that those who caused others to lose property, through either theft or carelessness, had to make full restitution for the… Read More »Restitution

How did people end up as slaves? The word translated “slave” can refer to several types of persons. Debt was the most common reason that… Read More »How did people end up as slaves?