Questions tagged [tabernacle]
the portable center of worship used by Israel during the 40 years in the desert (and in the land until the temple was built).
3
questions
13
votes
3answers
13k views
What translation philosophies have caused such a wide variation in the translation of *tachash* skins?
In Exodus (e.g. 26:14), we learn one of the coverings for the tabernacle is to be made of "תחש" (tachash) skins. The translation of this term appears to be especially difficult or contentious as there ...
14
votes
3answers
64k views
Why did the tabernacle use the colors blue, purple and scarlet?
I see a lot of blue in the tabernacle, and when moving it. For example:
Then they are to cover the curtain with a durable leather, spread a cloth of solid blue over that and put the poles in place.&...
6
votes
2answers
1k views
Tent of meeting vs tabernacle
Exodus 33:7
Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the "tent of meeting." Anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the tent of meeting ...
