the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of badger skins, and the veil of the covering;
Parallel translations
- WEB the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, the covering of sea cow hides, the veil of the screen,
- KJV And the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers’ skins, and the vail of the covering,
- BSB the covering of ram skins dyed red, the covering of fine leather, and the veil of the covering;
- NASB and the covering of rams’ skins dyed red, and the covering of fine leather, and the covering curtain;
- NLT the tent coverings of tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; the inner curtain to shield the Ark;
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Quick answer
They brought the protective coverings and the veil that screened the Most Holy Place. The tabernacle's coverings and inner curtain were included.
Overview
The ram-skin and leather coverings shielded the tent from the elements, while the veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place where God's presence dwelt. That veil dramatized the barrier sin places between God and people. Its later tearing at Christ's death (Matthew 27:51) revealed that through Him the way into God's presence is now opened.
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The Passover lamb whose blood turns away death, the exodus through the sea, the manna, the rock, and the tabernacle where God dwells with his people all foreshadow Jesus — our Passover, our redemption, the bread from heaven, and God-with-us in the flesh.
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