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Exodus 27:1-8 meaningDecember 3, 2020

God gives instructions on how to build the high altar that would be used for burnt offerings. The account of its construction was recorded in Exodus 38:1 – 7.

Exodus 26:36-37 meaningDecember 2, 2020

The final item discussed in chapter 26 is the curtain (or "screen") covering the entrance to the tabernacle from the outside. It was to be similar to the veil between the Holy of Holies and the Holy Place, but there is no mention of cherubim here.

Exodus 26:31-35 meaningDecember 2, 2020

Now that the structure of the tabernacle has been specified, the next item discussed is the veil that separates the Holy of Holies from the Holy Place. Both the veil and its supports are described. After the veil was hung, the ark and the mercy seat were to be put in the Holy of Holies, separating them from the other part of the tabernacle. Other furniture was to be located in specific places in the tabernacle.

Exodus 26:26-30 meaningDecember 2, 2020

Along with the boards and the sockets, the LORD commanded that bars be made. Presumably they were needed to reinforce the frame of the tabernacle walls.

Exodus 26:15-25 meaningDecember 2, 2020

After the instructions on how to create the linens of the tabernacle, the LORD then described how to make the boards and sockets that comprise the frame of the tabernacle.

Exodus 26:7-14 meaningDecember 2, 2020

In order to protect the curtains of the tabernacle, the LORD commands that another set of curtains be made. These curtains were to be made of more weather-resistant materials such as animal skins and furs.

Exodus 26:1-6 meaningDecember 2, 2020

The LORD gives instructions on how to build the tabernacle itself. The first item discussed was the making of the curtains that formed the walls and ceilings of the structure.

Exodus 25:31-40 meaningDecember 1, 2020

The next item described for the tabernacle was the golden lampstand. As with the ark and the table of showbread, the instructions for its design are very detailed. It was to be placed on the opposite side from the Table of Showbread (Exodus 26:35), and its purpose was to provide light in the tabernacle.

Exodus 25:23-30 meaningDecember 1, 2020

The next piece of tabernacle furniture described was a table. This table was to be where the "bread of the Presence" was placed. Included are other items (dishes and pans) that were to be used with this table. The instructions for constructing these objects are very precise (like the other items in the tabernacle).

Exodus 25:10-22 meaningDecember 1, 2020

Here are the LORD's instructions concerning the construction of the ark of the covenant along with its mercy seat. It is appropriate that the first item to be built is the ark. It symbolized the throne where the LORD was. The throne implies His sovereignty. It also was the place where He met with His people.

Exodus 25:1-9 meaningDecember 1, 2020

The LORD told Moses to collect a "contribution" from the people of Israel. These contributions were to include precious metals and other materials that were to be used in the construction of the tabernacle, which was to serve as the LORD's "sanctuary" in the midst of His people.

Exodus 24:12-18 meaningNovember 30, 2020

The covenant between the LORD and His people Israel has now been ratified. The LORD summoned Moses to the top of the mountain to receive stone tablets and commandments from Him. Moses and Joshua went up the mountain, leaving the rest of the entourage behind. While Moses was with the LORD, Aaron, Hur, and the elders were to attend to the matters of the people, including legal issues that might arise. Moses alone entered the cloud, a visible sign of the LORD's presence and glory that covered the mountain. The Israelites saw His glory in the form of something like fire.

Exodus 24:4-11 meaningNovember 30, 2020

Moses and the elders are called to come before the LORD for worship. The covenant of the LORD is ratified.

Exodus 24:1-3 meaningNovember 30, 2020

The elders of Israel are called to come before the LORD for worship. Moses recounts the LORD’s ordinances to the people, who repeat their promise to obey.

Exodus 22:25-31 meaningNovember 20, 2020

Here are rules concerning lending money to the poor and statutes relating to a person’s relationship to the LORD.

Exodus 22:16-24 meaningNovember 20, 2020

Here are various offenses against persons and against God's order. This passage deals with the consequences for someone living a life disloyal to the covenant. The LORD prohibits the abuse of society's vulnerable—strangers, widows, and orphans.

Exodus 22:7-15 meaningNovember 20, 2020

These statutes concern property that is damaged in the care of someone entrusted with safekeeping it by the owner, or someone borrowing it from the owner.

Exodus 22:5-6 meaningNovember 20, 2020

These are judgements for damage done to someone’s grazing fields and vineyards. Such damage could adversely affect or ruin the livelihood of the owner.

Exodus 22:1-4 meaningNovember 20, 2020

These are the judgements for theft.

Exodus 21:28-36 meaningNovember 19, 2020

This passage is concerned with other things that could cause injury to a person and their livelihood. A violent ox, the loss of livestock by negligence, or one ox killing another.

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