What about to Bible chapter Exodus 25 and 26

Exodus 25 begins with God instructing Moses to gather contributions from the Israelites for the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary where God's presence would dwell among His people. Here's a summary of Exodus 25:

  1. Offerings for the Tabernacle: God tells Moses to speak to the Israelites and ask them to bring offerings willingly from their possessions. These offerings include gold, silver, bronze, fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, fine leather, acacia wood, olive oil, spices, and precious stones for the ephod and breastpiece.

  2. The Ark of the Covenant: God provides detailed instructions for building the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest made of acacia wood overlaid with pure gold. The Ark is to have rings and poles for carrying, and its lid is to be made of pure gold, with two cherubim facing each other, their wings spread over the mercy seat.

  3. The Table for the Bread of the Presence: God instructs Moses to make a table of acacia wood overlaid with pure gold for the Bread of the Presence. It is to have a border and rings for carrying, as well as poles made of acacia wood overlaid with gold.

  4. The Golden Lampstand: God commands Moses to make a lampstand of pure gold, with a central shaft and six branches, each adorned with three cups shaped like almond flowers, buds, and blossoms. The lampstand is to be made from a single piece of hammered gold and is to provide light in the Tabernacle.

  5. The Tabernacle: God gives instructions for building the Tabernacle itself, a rectangular tent made of woven curtains of fine linen and decorated with cherubim. The tent is to have a covering made of ram skins dyed red and a second covering made of fine leather.

  6. The Altar of Incense: God instructs Moses to make an altar of acacia wood for burning incense. It is to be overlaid with pure gold and have horns at each corner. Aaron is to burn incense on this altar every morning and evening as a pleasing aroma to the Lord.

Exodus 25 marks the beginning of detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings, demonstrating God's desire to dwell among His people and the importance of worship and reverence in their midst.

 

Exodus 26 provides detailed instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, including the design of its curtains, coverings, and framework. Here's a summary:

  1. The Tabernacle's Framework: God instructs Moses to make the Tabernacle itself from ten curtains of finely woven linen, with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and cherubim embroidered on them. The curtains are to be joined together into two sets of five, with loops and clasps of gold connecting them. Each curtain is to be 28 cubits long and 4 cubits wide.

  2. The Coverings: God commands Moses to make a covering for the Tabernacle from goats' hair, consisting of eleven curtains. Each curtain is to be 30 cubits long and 4 cubits wide. The curtains are to be joined together into two sets of five and six, with loops and clasps of bronze connecting them. A covering of rams' skins dyed red and a covering of fine leather are to be placed over the goats' hair covering.

  3. The Tabernacle's Framework: God instructs Moses to construct a framework for the Tabernacle from acacia wood, with boards standing upright and held together by bars. The boards are to be overlaid with gold and fitted into silver bases.

  4. The Veil: God commands Moses to make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim embroidered on it. The veil is to separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place within the Tabernacle.

  5. The Screen for the Entrance: God instructs Moses to make a screen for the entrance of the Tabernacle from blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine woven linen. The screen is to have five pillars with hooks and bands of silver.

  6. The Courtyard: God commands Moses to make a courtyard for the Tabernacle from curtains of finely woven linen, supported by bronze bases and held together by silver hooks and bands. The entrance to the courtyard is to have a screen with pillars and hooks of bronze.

Exodus 26 provides meticulous instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle and its components, emphasizing the importance of precision and craftsmanship in creating a sacred space for worship and the presence of God among His people.

 
 
 

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