Exo 26:31-37 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 26:31-37: The Veils of the Tabernacle This section describes God’s command to make two veils for the tabernacle. The first veil separated the holy place from the most holy place, hiding the ark of the testimony and the mercy seat. The second veil was for the entrance to the tabernacle. These veils had special spiritual meaning under the old covenant, showing that access to God was limited and that divine grace was hidden until Christ. The veils were richly made, showing the importance of the worship and the separation between God and the people (Exodus 26:31-37 ). v. 31 : God ordered a special veil to be made from blue, purple, and scarlet thread, along with fine linen. It was to be carefully designed with cherubim woven into it. This veil marked a clear boundary between the holy place and the most holy place, showing that people could not just enter God’s presence whenever they wanted .

‏ Exodus 26:31-37

Exodus 26:31-37: The Veils of the Tabernacle

This section describes God’s command to make two veils for the tabernacle. The first veil separated the holy place from the most holy place, hiding the ark of the testimony and the mercy seat. The second veil was for the entrance to the tabernacle. These veils had special spiritual meaning under the old covenant, showing that access to God was limited and that divine grace was hidden until Christ. The veils were richly made, showing the importance of the worship and the separation between God and the people (Exodus 26:31-37 ^a).

v. 31: God ordered a special veil to be made from blue, purple, and scarlet thread, along with fine linen. It was to be carefully designed with cherubim woven into it. This veil marked a clear boundary between the holy place and the most holy place, showing that people could not just enter God’s presence whenever they wanted .

v. 32: The veil was to hang on four pillars made of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, with gold hooks and silver bases. This showed the great value and honor given to God’s house .

v. 33: The veil was to be hung in such a way that the ark of the testimony would be placed behind it. The veil separated the holy place from the most holy, teaching that under the law, people could not enter freely into God’s presence. The apostle Paul explains that this veil meant that the law could not make people perfect or bring them to heaven (Hebrews 9:8-9 ^b). The way to God was hidden until Jesus came. When Jesus died, the veil was torn, showing that the way to God was now open (Matthew 27:51 ^c).

v. 34: The mercy seat was to be placed upon the ark in the most holy place. This spot was the center of God’s presence and the place where sins were forgiven .

v. 35: Outside the veil, the table and the lampstand were set up in the holy place. The table was on the north side and the lampstand on the south side. Only the priests could enter this area to serve God (Exodus 26:35; Hebrews 9:6 ^d).

v. 36: God also commanded a curtain for the entrance of the tent, made of the same colored threads and fine linen, decorated with needlework. This was the outer veil that separated the tabernacle from the outside world .

v. 37: The outer hanging was to be supported by five pillars of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, with gold hooks and bronze bases. This entrance had no locks or bars, making the tabernacle seem easy to enter. But God protected His house, teaching the priests and Levites to be careful, and showing that God can keep His people safe even without strong defenses (Exodus 26:37 ^e).