The Tabernacle

[Banditt]

The Tabernacle

Blueprint here:


http://www.gregwolf.com/map-temple-and-tabernacle.jpg (http://www.gregwolf.com/map-temple-and-tabernacle.jpg)


here are a couple of sources with nice outlines for starters:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabernacle#Outlines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabernacle#Outlines)

http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/v...rtid=3&letter=T (http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/v...rtid=3&letter=T)



Hebrew mishkan</B>

The Hebrew word, however, points to a different meaning. Mishkan is related to the Hebrew word to "dwell", "rest", or "to live in", referring to the " Presence of God", the [I]Shekhina (or Shechina) (based on the same Hebrew root word as Mishkan), that dwelled or rested within this divinely ordained mysterious structure....

....You must make the tabernacle and all its furnishings following the plan that I am showing you." (Exodus 25:8-9). Thus the idea is that God wants this structure built so that it may be a "dwelling", so to speak, for his presence within the Children of Israel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Israel) following the Exodus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus).

[Banditt]

we can go real slow with this one & take all year.
i am collecting diagrams & pics over time to be able to share.
file size is set to 100K here & it is all so detailed that i will most likely just put up links to the album so no quality is lost in the file.

there are so many interesting & important points in this study that it becomes perpetual.
i am not sure where to start...so i guess everyone just start with what you know & what is most interesting to you.

i will try to stay focused on the materials, measurements patterns, plans, colors, the camp & requirements & bring in some different views i have come across. from time to time this may help others to be able to relate & understand the Tabernacle better.:)

[tufluv]

we can go real slow with this one & take all year.
i am collecting diagrams & pics over time to be able to share.
file size is set to 100K here & it is all so detailed that i will most likely just put up links to the album so no quality is lost in the file.

there are so many interesting & important points in this study that it becomes perpetual.
i am not sure where to start...so i guess everyone just start with what you know & what is most interesting to you.

i will try to stay focused on the materials, measurements patterns, plans, colors, the camp & requirements & bring in some different views i have come across. from time to time this may help others to be able to relate & understand the Tabernacle better.:)
Great! Taking time is fine with me., I am still searching for that book I once saw., and finding so much else along the way, lol...being 'distracted'...but still on line with topics of study in serving our LORD.

[Banditt]

Great! Taking time is fine with me., I am still searching for that book I once saw., and finding so much else along the way, lol...being 'distracted'...but still on line with topics of study in serving our LORD.

so many topics to choose from. an unending supply of wisdom & knowledge in the Lord, for sure.:)

i dont think i could build it properly by myself, if my life depended on it. i am very open to different perspectives & opinions on this, except for the fairy tale opinions who say it never existed. bah!

i have been to a couple of bookstores & the library & there was not one single book with specifics on this. everyone i talk to has no idea what i am talking about & they look at me like i am a nut case when i mention the Tabernacle in the Wilderness with Moses & the Bible :idea: .
so i was real happy to see the interest on the Tabernacle here at GNC. i am hesitant to buy books online without knowing the source.

i did get a couple of good leads this morning out of Oxford College-

Mary Douglas has done a lot of homework on this with an anthropological POV & offers some links to others. interesting to note how she sees the Tabernacle carried through the rest of the scriptures & that is refreshing & satisfying for me. she has written several books on this.

Leviticus as Literature (http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/oso/294405),

Quote:
Abstract:

Exodus recounts how beautifully the tabernacle was made; the psalmist extols the house of God; but Leviticus honours it in its own style, opening with God calling Moses at the entrance to the tent of meeting, and with the tabernacle remaining throughout not just the ground and pivot of all its teaching, but the actual structure on which its literary form has been projected. The narratives (stories) in Leviticus have suggested an unexpected partitioning of the book (see previous chapter): they divide it into three unequal compartments with laws filling the spaces between them. These compartments correspond to the relative size of the chambers in the desert tabernacle built according to God’s instructions in Exodus, and the result is to project the three parts of the book onto the tripartite architecture of the tabernacle, itself modelled on the threezoned proportions of the holy mountain. When the laws have been placed, as it were, in each part of the building, as prescribed by their position in the book, they turn out to describe the contents or the actions that are supposed to be performed in the appropriate compartment, or to describe the requirements for entry into it; other markers are placed along the way to confirm the parallel. The different sections of this chapter discuss macro markers, the outer court of the tabernacle, the sanctuary, atonement and pedimental composition.



James Hoffmeir takes an in depth look also.
Author: Hoffmeier, James K.

Source: Ancient Israel in Sinai (http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/oso/1070861),

Abstract:



Quote:

For the past two decades, the nature of ancient Israel’s origins has been debated heatedly. Much of this debate has concentrated on part of the book of Exodus and the book of Joshua. Little attention, however, has been given to the wilderness tradition, for example, the episodes set in Sinai (Exodus 16 through Numbers 20). The current study investigates the importance of the wilderness tradition to ancient Israel’s religious and social formation. The location of Mt. Sinai, Israel’s law or covenant, and the possible Egyptian origins of Israel’s desert sanctuary, the tabernacle, are explored in the light of Egyptian archaeological materials. The book further argues that the Torah’s narratives preserve accurate memories of the wilderness period as evidenced by the accuracy of geographical place names in Egypt and Sinai, and by the use of many personal names and technical terms that are of Egyptian etymology. These factors lend credibility to the authenticity sojourn in Egypt and the exodus traditions, rather than viewing them as purely ideological or literary fictions dating to 1,000 years after the events.

[GODis1]

Have you seen this site? I have tapes of this presentation.
http://www.mishkanministries.org/

[Banditt]

Have you seen this site? I have tapes of this presentation.
http://www.mishkanministries.org/

oh! oh! yes indeed. that is just an amazing presentation. i felt the Holy Ghost immediately when i arrived & tears & laughter & joy unspeakable as i raised my arms in humble adoration.

everyone must see this site & much thanks for sharing that, GODis1.

i really want those tapes for my birthday present this year & i will be watching to see if they will travel me near me. that is at the top of my list this year. they have really put some time & effort into the Tabernacle & it is so good to see.

I can go into the Holy of Holies:bow:

[Banditt]

Builders- Bezalel & Oholiab

this kind of shows the wisdom & craftmanship that would go into the building of the Mishkan, the furnishings & utensils & the vestments. though this tabernacle was made to be portable, it was built with the best materials you could find.

"God spoke to Moses, saying: I have selected Bezalel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bezalel) son of Uri son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, by name. I have filled him with a divine spirit, with wisdom, understanding and knowledge, and with all types of craftsmanship. He will be able to devise plans as well as work in gold, silver and copper, cut stones to be set, carve wood, and do other work. I have also given him Oholiab (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oholiab) son of Achisamakh of the tribe of Dan. I have placed wisdom in the heart of every naturally talented person.
They will thus make all that I have ordered, the Communion Tent, the Ark of the Covenant, the ark cover to go on it, all the utensils for the tent, the table and its utensils, the pure menorah and all its utensils, the incense altar, the sacrificial altar and all its utensils, the washstand and its base, the packing cloths, the sacred vestments for Aaron the priest, the vestments that his sons wear to serve, the anointing oil, and the incense for the sanctuary. They will thus do all that I command." (Exodus 31:1-11)

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we should also note that the instructions for the Tabernacle was given to Moses at some point on Mt Sinia & that there was a pattern for the different compartments, and a pattern for all of the furniture.
so i feel this pattern is important. we relate to a patterns from God for our lives & in life.

(Exodus 25:40) And see to it that you make them according to the PATTERN, which was SHOWN YOU ON THE MOUNTAIN.

[tufluv]

That link says that that file is not available. :shrug:

I'll check back later, today I am not feeling well, pls pray for me.

Thanks for your work on this study, I will get back to researching as well, hopefully soon., although other books have caught my "eye" and attention, they are screaming for me to get back to them, lol!

Alas too much to do, not enough time. *sigh*

[Banditt]

we should note that all these materials were offered as gifts from israel as moses asked for them. at one point the gifts were in so much abundance that i think moses had to ask them to stop bringing gifts.

here is a look at the skelaton of the Tabernacle & a many of the furnishing made from acacia. i will be borrowing some of this from my other postings until we get caught up here. anyone ready to jump in, please do so when you have time.

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Nice article with pics on Acacia Wood
http://web.odu.edu/webroot/instr/sc...sf/pages/acacia (http://web.odu.edu/webroot/instr/sci/plant.nsf/pages/acacia)

Acacia wood is mentioned only in connection with the tabernacle (Exodus chapters 37 and 38). The following items were made of acacia wood: the ark and its poles, the table of showbread and its poles, the brazen altar and its poles, and the incense altar and its poles, all the poles for the hanging of the curtains as well as the supports . In short, all the structural features of the tabernacle were constructed of acacia wood.

The genus Acacia includes more than one hundred species of trees and shrubs which are found mainly in the arid and semiarid regions of Africa where they are ecologically the most important plants. Here the acacia trees are often the only plants on an otherwise bleak and monotonous terrain. Several species of acacia grow in the Sinai but not all would be suitable for use in construction. One of the most common is Acacia raddiana and it seems likely that this could be the acacia referred to in the Scriptures.

It is interesting to note that one of the freewill offerings which the children of Israel could bring for the tabernacle was acacia wood (Exodus 35:24). Those presenting an offering of silver or bronze brought it as an offering to the Lord, and everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the work brought it.




[B]acacia
(Saadia, shant in Arabic). ****tim in Hebrew, ****tah in the singular (Isaiah 41:19). The ****tah is probably Acacia albida, a tall tree with a thick trunk, now growing only in Migdal Tzavo'aya. The wood is very light and hard (cf. Abarbanel; Chizzkuni) and it does not absorb moisture. The Talmud states that it is a member of the cedar family (Rosh HaShanah 28a; Ralbag Radak s.v. Shut). The Septuagint translates it as 'decay-proof wood' (cf. Josephus 3:6:1; Philo, Questions and Answers 53), and this is supported by Talmudic tradition (Yoma 72a, Rashi


The portable tent-like structure that served the Israelites as a sanctuary during their wanderings in the wilderness and in the early period of their life in Palestine. It is chiefly in Ex. xxvi. and its parallel, ib. xxxvi. 8-38, that the oldest sanctuary of Yhwh is mentioned. Its fundamental part consisted of a framework of acacia-wood. Each board was 10 cubits long and 1½ cubits broad (an old Hebraic cubit measured probably, like the Babylonian, 55.5 cm.).

The north and south sides each contained twenty such boards (ib. xxvi. 18, 20). The western side consisted of six similar boards (ib. verse 22), with the addition of two more which were to join the western with the northern and southern sides, respectively, in a manner rather obscurely described (ib. verses 23-25). These forty-eight boards were fixed in silver sockets, two to each board, bymeans of "hands" ("yadot"), i.e., tenons, and they were kept from falling apart by five cross-bars on a side (ib. verses 26-28). The eastern side remained open.
{Jewish Encyclopedia}

[Banditt]

I'll check back later, today I am not feeling well, pls pray for me.

Thanks for your work on this study, I will get back to researching as well, hopefully soon., although other books have caught my "eye" and attention, they are screaming for me to get back to them, lol!

Alas too much to do, not enough time. *sigh*

get well soon tufluv, & take plenty of rest. you are in my thoughts & prayers. :)

[Banditt]

my apologies for not keeping up with this on a regular basis here. however, i am studying this in depth with one other person.

for those interested, i just wanted to add that this weeks parsha -Terumah- is based on the text from Ex. 25-27 & Rashis commentary can be found here:

http://www.chabad.org/parshah/article.asp?AID=1311

& here:
http://www.chabad.org/parshah/rashi/default.asp?AID=15565

i should also note that i have an interest in oral tradition, not that it is necessary because the Holy Ghost will teach us, but i just have a special interest because i feel it is also important & have found it a help for further understanding of the Tabernacle & the OT scriptures.



one thing that i find interesting is that the furnishings of pure gold, such as the menorah & the cherubims are pounded & not melted or made from a mold. there is an art & craftmanship to this kind of work that differs from mass production. i often wonder if God had the gold pieces made this way so that others could not duplicate the pattern through a mold.

just a thought.

[Banditt]

29:20.You shall slaughter the ram, take [some] of its blood and put it upon the cartilage of Aaron's right ear and upon the cartilage of Aaron's sons' right ears, upon the thumbs of their right hands, and upon the big toes of their right feet, and you shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar all around.

could someone explain what the purpose is for putting blood on the right ear(s), on the right thumb & on the right big toe(s)?

[Banditt]

Two Paradigms of the Tabernacle aligned
Mt Sinai --- Tabernacle
Summit or head of mountain --- Holy of Holies, cherubim, ark,

Smoke like cloud Testimony of covenant, Perimeter of dense cloud, Restricted to Moses, Aaron, two sons & 70 elders --- Sanctuary: Table of Shewbread, lampstand, clouds of incense Incense altar, restricted to priests.






Lower slopes, open access --- Outer court, open access


Mt Sinai consecrated --- Tabernacle consecrated

Ex.19:18, 19:20, 24:1-9, 19:23
Lev.16


page 62 Leviticus in Literature


(please jump in any time Brothers & Sisters:) )

[RevDooley]

could someone explain what the purpose is for putting blood on the right ear(s), on the right thumb & on the right big toe(s)?While I can't truly explain this, it is interesting to note that when a leper was cleansed, the same process was followed. It would seem to indicate that God considers sin to be on a par with leprosy which scripture does confirm.

[Banditt]

While I can't truly explain this, it is interesting to note that when a leper was cleansed, the same process was followed. It would seem to indicate that God considers sin to be on a par with leprosy which scripture does confirm.

hey RevDooley:) , i am so GLAD to see you jump in here. we are in agreement on this about the leprosy & sin which i had just finished studying last week in leviticus. so i take this as a confirmation.
i am up to the part where arons two sons were struck dead & how arron is now going through this long process of entering the holy of holies & yom kippur, through washing & more washing & changing clothes. i was reading where he changed clothes about 5 times. it is a bit confusing...but the purpose was the he would not die while entering.
there is so much detail around the tabernacle. this was the center of everything & i have so much desire to study the material.

[RevDooley]

hey RevDooley:) , i am so GLAD to see you jump in here. we are in agreement on this about the leprosy & sin which i had just finished studying last week in leviticus. so i take this as a confirmation.
i am up to the part where arons two sons were struck dead & how arron is now going through this long process of entering the holy of holies & yom kippur, through washing & more washing & changing clothes. i was reading where he changed clothes about 5 times. it is a bit confusing...but the purpose was the he would not die while entering.
there is so much detail around the tabernacle. this was the center of everything & i have so much desire to study the material.Nadab and Abihu die while putting strange fire before the Lord.This should be a strong warning to the church. We had better be very carefull about what we call godly worship. If we put something there that displeases God, someone will pay the price.

[Banditt]

i wanted to add a couple of diagrams today, to get some thoughts or ideas of this great Tabernacle in the Wilderness that God put together for Israel.
i am not sure on the second one titled The Camp. the first one has some real neat parallels in The Temple drawn together with man & the OT prophets.

Can you see what they are?

i know not very many people here are interested in this study, but i am praying one day it will take off.:)

[Bro.Sam]

could someone explain what the purpose is for putting blood on the right ear(s), on the right thumb & on the right big toe(s)?
Blood for redemption, cleansing, symbolic of Christ's death, blood applied first
then Oil for anointing, symbolizes Holy Spirit, Gethsemane means oil press, Jesus was crushed to release the oil of the Spirit

Blood and oil, cleansing then Spirit applied to
Ear for hearing, need to be sensitive to the voice of God
Thumb, hand symbolizes our deeds, our works
Great toe, symbolizes our walk

Aaron, high priest anointed, then his sons
Jesus, our high priest anointed, then us His children
We are to hear His voice, do His works, walk in His ways.

Church was cleansed by Jesus' death, then anointed for service at Pentecost

[Bro.Sam]

A chart on the Tabernacle can be found at
http://home.att.net/~jrdii/tab2.gif

There are several charts there
It is a Oneness Pentecostal site
http://home.att.net/~jrd/Biblecharts.html

Some of these charts resemble teaching by Bro. S.G. Norris who founded the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN.

[tufluv]

i wanted to add a couple of diagrams today, to get some thoughts or ideas of this great Tabernacle in the Wilderness that God put together for Israel.
i am not sure on the second one titled The Camp. the first one has some real neat parallels in The Temple drawn together with man & the OT prophets.

Can you see what they are?

i know not very many people here are interested in this study, but i am praying one day it will take off.:)
Of course you already know that I am VERY interested..and I'm back now., :D

I'll check out everything posted about this on todays posts asap.

Thanx to all! GOD BLESS!

[tufluv]

A chart on the Tabernacle can be found at
http://home.att.net/~jrdii/tab2.gif

There are several charts there
It is a Oneness Pentecostal site
http://home.att.net/~jrd/Biblecharts.html

Some of these charts resemble teaching by Bro. S.G. Norris who founded the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN.
THese are great! Thanx for this awesome link! ;)
I'd love to have more time to spend on these but will get to them one by one, asap., lots of great topic charts. :banana:

[Banditt]

Blood for redemption, cleansing, symbolic of Christ's death, blood applied first
then Oil for anointing, symbolizes Holy Spirit, Gethsemane means oil press, Jesus was crushed to release the oil of the Spirit

Blood and oil, cleansing then Spirit applied to
Ear for hearing, need to be sensitive to the voice of God
Thumb, hand symbolizes our deeds, our works
Great toe, symbolizes our walk

Aaron, high priest anointed, then his sons
Jesus, our high priest anointed, then us His children
We are to hear His voice, do His works, walk in His ways.

Church was cleansed by Jesus' death, then anointed for service at Pentecost

this is real good, Sam & thanks for joining in!
i am finding the symbolic nature throughout the Tabernacle to be very important & am also learning to apply these things to my daily life.
i did find the symbolism of the right side intriguing & bringing it together this way is most helpful.

the layout you posted is a good one also. i have added it to my collection of drawings & pictures.:)

[Banditt]

Of course you already know that I am VERY interested..and I'm back now., :D

I'll check out everything posted about this on todays posts asap.

Thanx to all! GOD BLESS!

i know you are interested, Tufluv:) & have been studying material on this. it is fascinating.

whatever comes to mind.

aren't you glad the Tabernacle is portable & we can take it with us everywhere we go?
i am glad. i am glad to be able to enter the Holy of Holies & hear Jesus speak to us from the mercy seat.