Dictionary entry

Vail, The Sacred

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Moses commanded to make Ex 26:31

Made by Bezaleel for the tabernacle Ex 36:35

Suspended from four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold Ex 26:32

Hung between the holy and most holy place Ex 26:33; Heb 9:3

Designed to conceal the ark, mercy seat, and the symbol of the divine presence Ex 40:3

THE HIGH PRIEST

Alone allowed to enter within Heb 9:6,7

Allowed to enter but once a year Le 16:2; Heb 9:7

Could not enter without blood Le 16:3; Heb 9:7

Made by Solomon for the temple 2Ch 3:14

Was rent at the death of our Lord Mt 27:51; Mr 15:38; Lu 23:45

ILLUSTRATIVE

Of the obscurity of the Mosaic age Heb 9:8

Of the flesh of Christ which concealed his divinity Heb 10:20; Isa 53:2

(Rending of,) of the death of Christ which opened heaven to saints Heb 10:19,20; 9:24