The Tabernacle of Moses

The central theme of the Mosaic tabernacle is the dwelling of God in the midst of Israel. The actualization of God's dwelling is expressed in every aspect of the tabernacle, including its structure, materials, courts, sanctuaries, and furnishings including the altars, the lampstand, and the ark of the covenant. Terminology and ReferencesA number of words and phrases are used in connection with the tabernacle. (1) "The tent" occurs nineteen times; similar phrases include "tent of the Lord" (1 Kings 2:28-29); "the house of the tent" (1 Chron. 9:23); "the house of the Lord" (Exod. 23:19); and "the tabernacle of the house of God" (1 Chron. 6:48). (2) "Tent of meeting," that is, of God and of Israel through Moses, indicates the tabernacle as a place of revelation. This name occurs over 125 times (Exod. 33:7; Num. 11:16; 12:4; Deut. 31:14). The place where the Lord met with Moses and Israel (Exod. 29:42-43; Num. 17:4) was for communication and revelation (Exod. 29:42; 33:11; Num. 7:89). …