What does the Bible say about vail?
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The Bible presents the veil as a holy barrier that displayed both God’s dwelling among His people and humanity’s need for a mediator to approach Him. In Exodus 26:31-33, the veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, guarding the ark and teaching that sinful people cannot casually enter God’s presence. It was carefully made and used in the tabernacle and temple, as Exodus 36:35-36, Exodus 40:21, Numbers 4:5, and 2 Chronicles 3:14 show. Hebrews 9:3 recalls this separation, while Hebrews 6:19 points believers to the sure hope of entering God’s presence through Christ, our faithful High Priest.
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- (Veil, curtain)
- 1. Hangings used in the tabernacle to separate the Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place) from the Holy Place
- Called the second veil Hebrews 6:19; Hebrews 9:3
- Ordinances prescribing Exodus 26:31-33
- Made by Bezaleel and Aholiab Exodus 36:35; Exodus 36:36
- See VEIL
- 2. A covering for the ark of the covenant Exodus 35:12; Exodus 39:34; Exodus 40:21; Numbers 4:5
- 3. Of the temple 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45
- FIGURATIVE Hebrews 10:20
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