The Jewish Tabernacle and Priesthood: A Brief Exposition of Their Design and Typical Signification; Illustrated (Classic Reprint)

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They were arranged in the following order: First, the fine linen curtains, figured with cherubim, and ornamented with gold, and brilliant colors of blue, purple and scarlet. These formed the ceiling. Next over them were curtains Of goats' hair. Over those were coverings Of rams' skins, dyed red, and badgers' skins, 11 Inch were more for protection than beauty.

The Tabernacle was surrounded by a court - a double square one hundred cubits in length and fifty in width. This court was formed by pillars, standing erect in sockets of brass. (ex. Xxvii. 9 There were twenty on the south side, twenty on the north, and ten each on the east and west ends. The pillars were ornamented on the tops with silver chapiters and hooks. From those depended linen curtains, which went all around the court, forming a wall or fence. It is supposed that these curtains were of Open network, affording the wor shippers outside an Opportunity of witnessing the transactions transpiring within the enclosure. I am inclined to think a more durable and closely-woven fabric was needed. The gate Of the court was the proper place for worshippers to assem ble. The hangings of the gate at the eastern side were similar to the door of the Tabernacle, being embroidered with blue, purple and scarlet threads.

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