sanctuary, holy place, sacred precinct
Sanctuary, consecrated sacred space set apart for dwelling of holy God ('make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them', Exodus 25:8).
Derivation: From קָדַשׁ (H6942) to be holy.
mercy seat, propitiatory cover
Propitiatory cover, mercy seat; solid gold slab atop Ark where atoning blood was sprinkled on Yom Kippur, achieving propitiation.
Derivation: From כָּפַר (H3722) to atone, cover.
ark, chest, Ark of the Covenant
Chest, ark; specifically Ark of the Covenant (Aron Ha-Berit) located in Holy of Holies, topped by Mercy Seat (Kapporet) and cherubim.
Derivation: From אָרָה (H717) to gather.
tabernacle, dwelling place, tent
Dwelling place, tabernacle, portable tent-sanctuary constructed at Sinai; God condescending to pitch His tent among His redeemed pilgrim people.
Derivation: From שָׁכַן (H7931) to dwell, abide.
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:31–40
Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.
Interactive 3D Sanctuary • Exodus 25–40
The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites at Mount Sinai according to instructions given to Moses , housing the Outer Courtyard, the Holy Place , the Veil, and the Holy of Holies .
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 30:1–10
Four-horned acacia altar overlaid with pure gold, positioned in the Holy Place directly before the Veil of the Ark of the Covenant for the burning of fragrant incense morning and evening.
incense, sweet smoke, fragrant offering
Sweet incense burned daily on Golden Altar before veil, its fragrant smoke ascending as symbol of saints' acceptable prayers (Psalm 141:2).
Derivation: From קָטַר (H6999) to burn incense.
to guard, keep, preserve, observe
To keep, watch over, guard; original charge to Adam in garden sanctuary ('cultivate and keep it', Genesis 2:15) and priestly tabernacle guard.
Derivation: Primitive root.
cherub, celestial guardian
Cherub; celestial being guarding God's sacred holiness (Eden gate, above Mercy Seat, veil, throne chariot in Ezekiel).
Derivation: Related to Akkadian karabu (to bless, pray).
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:10–22
Sacred gold-covered acacia chest described in the Book of Exodus ( Exodus 25:10–22 ), topped by the Mercy Seat with two cherubim facing one another.
contribution, heave offering, dedicated gift
Contribution, dedicated gift lifted up from common use and presented for building sanctuary or supporting priesthood.
Derivation: From רוּם (H7311) to be high.
Exodus 37
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 80%
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Exodus • Chapter 37 (29 verses)
And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about. And he cast ...
wrath, indignation, storm of rage
Splintering anger, foaming wrath; provoked by violation of sanctuary holiness (Numbers 1:53, Joshua 22:20).
Derivation: From קָצַף (H7107) to be angry.
Liturgical Architecture, Sacrificial Categories, and Christ's Superior Priesthood
Elaborate architectural and liturgical commands in Exodus and Leviticus find direct, systematic theological fulfillment in the Epistle to the Hebrews ( Heb 8 -10), demonstrating Christ as Priest, Sacrifice, Altar, and Veil.
clean, pure, undefiled, unalloyed
Pure, undefiled; used of pure gold in sanctuary, clean animals, and moral integrity ('clean hands and a pure heart', Psalm 24:4).
Derivation: From טָהֵר (H2891) to be clean.
to burn incense, offer sacrifice in smoke
To burn sacrifice on altar or incense on golden altar, causing pleasing smoke and aroma to ascend toward heaven.
Derivation: Primitive root.
holiness, sacredness, sanctuary
Holiness, separateness, sacred place, consecrated thing; intrinsic quality of divine majesty and that which belongs strictly to God's realm.
Derivation: From קָדַשׁ (H6942) to sanctify.
testimony, witness, covenant precept
Testimony, solemn covenant witness; Two Tablets of Decalogue placed inside Ark ('Ark of the Testimony', Aron Ha-Edut) testifying to God's holiness.
Derivation: From עֵד (H5707) witness.
Exodus 26
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 73%
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Exodus • Chapter 26 (37 verses)
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and ever...
to serve, cultivate, worship
To work, till, serve, worship; encompasses physical labor, cultic priestly service in sanctuary, and exclusive covenant worship of Yahweh.
Derivation: Primitive root.
glory, weight, honor, majesty
Weight, substance, honor, splendor, glory; specifically the radiant manifesting presence of God (the Shekinah glory) appearing in the cloud and fire, filling the Tabernacle and Temple.
Derivation: From כָּבַד (H3513) to be heavy, weighty.
Exodus • Chapter 25 (40 verses)
And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Speak unto the children of Israel , that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .
garden, enclosed paradise
Garden, hedged enclosure; specifically the sanctuary-garden planted by God in Eden (Gan-Eden) where humanity walked in fellowship with God.
Derivation: From גָּנַן (H1598) to protect, enclose.
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:23–30
Gold-overlaid acacia table placed on the north side of the Holy Place , holding the twelve loaves of the Bread of the Presence (Showbread) in two rows of six before the Lord every Sabbath.
Hebrews • Chapter 9 (28 verses)
Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which... Mentions: Aaron , Yeshua the Messiah , Moses .
Eden, delight, primeval paradise
Eden, delight; primeval location of human paradise and pristine sanctuary where river branched into four headwaters.
Derivation: From עָדַן (H5727) to luxuriate.
to dwell, abide, tabernacle
To dwell, settle down, abide, pitch tent; verbal root of post-biblical 'Shekinah' (divine indwelling glory); God's transcendent presence making home among mortals.
Derivation: Primitive root.
atonement, expiation (Yom Kippur)
Atonement, expiation; occurs in plural of intensity Yom Kippurim (Day of Atonement, Leviticus 23:27), annual cleansing of sanctuary and nation.
Derivation: From כָּפַר (H3722) to atone.
altar, place of sacrifice
Altar, designated sacred structure of earth, stone, or bronze upon which sacrifices and incense were presented to effect expiation and worship.
Derivation: From זָבַח (H2076) to slaughter, sacrifice.
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 27:1–8
Large hollow acacia-wood altar overlaid with bronze (brass) standing in the Tabernacle courtyard near the eastern gate, equipped with four horns and a bronze grating for sacrificial offerings.
veil, curtain
Primary meaning: veil, curtain. Strong's: something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple. Lexical nuances: in NT always the inner veil or curtain of the Temple (or Tabernacle): Mt 27:51 , Mk 15:38 , Lk 23:45 , He 6:19 9:3 ; fig., ἡ σὰρξ αὐτοῦ , He 10:20 .†
Derivation: from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and a congener of G4072 (πέτομαι);
Levite, descendant of Levi
Levite; member of tribe of Levi set apart in place of firstborn to guard, transport, and minister tabernacle, lacking territorial inheritance.
Derivation: From לֵוִי (H3878) Levi, from לָוָה (H3867) to join.
fire, flame, consuming judgment
Fire; physical combustion and theophanic symbol of divine holiness, presence, and consuming judgment ('consuming fire', Deuteronomy 4:24).
Derivation: Primitive word.
Salem, peace, Jerusalem
Salem, city of Melchizedek, archaic poetical name for Jerusalem where God tabernacles in peace (Genesis 14:18, Psalm 76:2).
Derivation: From שָׁלֵם (H8003) peaceful, whole.