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Tabernacle
A portable tent-sanctuary God commanded Israel to build at Sinai so he could dwell among them through their wilderness journey.
The tabernacle was designed in heaven and built on earth — a divine pattern for the meeting place between God and his people.
It had three parts: outer court, holy place, and most holy place where the ark of the covenant rested. Only the high priest entered the latter, once a year.
John 1:14 says the Word "tabernacled" among us — the meeting place is now a person.
Original BibleDawn entry. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.