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    Exodus 26 (KJV)

    Read Exodus chapter 26 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Exodus 26

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    Word Meaning

    Tabernacle (מִשְׁכָּן (Mishkan))

    God's portable dwelling place among His people in the wilderness

    Word Meaning

    Tabernacle (מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan))

    A dwelling place — God's portable tent of meeting among His people.

    Strong's

    Strong's H4908 — Tabernacle

    מִשְׁכָּן (mishkan) • A dwelling place — God's portable tent of meeting among His people.

    Hymn

    Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

    Charles Wesley • 1747

    Exodus 26 Summary

    Exodus 26 contains God's detailed instructions for building the tabernacle — the portable sanctuary where He would dwell among His people. The chapter describes curtains of fine linen with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, coverings of goats' hair and animal skins, boards of acacia wood, and the veil separating the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

    Every detail reflects God's holiness, beauty, and desire to dwell with His people. The tabernacle foreshadows the ultimate dwelling of God with humanity through Jesus Christ.

    Key Themes

    God's DwellingHolinessBeauty in WorshipDivine DesignForeshadowing Christ

    Key Verses in Exodus 26

    "Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen."

    — Exodus 26:1

    The beauty and intentionality of God's dwelling place.

    "And the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy."

    — Exodus 26:33

    The veil symbolized the barrier between God and sinful humanity, later torn at Christ's death.

    Life Application

    God pays attention to detail and delights in beauty. Your worship and service to God matter — not just what you do, but how you do it. Offer your best to the One who gave His best for you.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the tabernacle in Exodus 26?

    The tabernacle was a portable tent-sanctuary God instructed Israel to build so He could dwell among them during their wilderness journey.

    What does the veil in the tabernacle represent?

    The veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, symbolizing the barrier between holy God and sinful humanity. It was torn when Jesus died (Matthew 27:51).

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