Viel

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Exodus 26:31-37

The Veil and Screen

““You shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen; it shall be made with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman. “You shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, their hooks also being of gold, on four sockets of silver. “You shall hang up the veil under the clasps, and shall bring in the ark of the testimony there within the veil; and the veil shall serve for you as a partition between the holy place and the holy of holies. “You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the holy of holies. “You shall set the table outside the veil, and the lampstand opposite the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south; and you shall put the table on the north side. “You shall make a screen for the doorway of the tent of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen, the work of a weaver. “You shall make five pillars of acacia for the screen and overlay them with gold, their hooks also being of gold; and you shall cast five sockets of bronze for them.” (Exodus 26:31–37, NASB95)

What do we know about the Vail of the Tabernacle

That it is a Curtain separating the two compartments:

The Holy Place and the Most Holy Place of the Wilderness Tabernacle

Made of Wool Died

Blue Purple and Scarlet (Trinity)

Blue for Water

Blue also represents the law, commandments, grace, revelation, and the Holy Spirit.

Sapphires are also found on the 'breastplate of judgment' sometimes worn by the High Priest (Exodus 28:18).

This blue gem was one of several that God personally placed as ornamentation on Lucifer when he created him (Ezekiel 28:13).

Scarlet or red

Red also symbolizes atonement, sacrifice, life, death, and flesh. In the King James Version Bible, the word 'red' appears fifty-three times, six of which are in the New Testament. ...

Thus, red represents humanity.

However, red really symbolizes the love of God represented through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Purple

Authority & Kingship – Judges 8:26

(kings wore it)Wealth – Acts 16:14 & Proverbs 31:22

Royalty – Esther 8:15

Embroidered with Cherubim

CHERUBIM (כְּרֻבִ֛ים, keruvim). Supernatural, composite creatures mentioned frequently in the Old Testament, often associated with Yahweh’s presence, and classified among the angels. Served as the traditional guardians of sacred spaces in ancient Near Eastern iconography. Commonly depicted with the body of a lion, the wings of a bird, and the face of a human.

The Lexham Bible Dictionary Biblical Relevance

Cherubim are mentioned over 90 times in the Old Testament and only once in the New Testament. In the Old Testament, cherubim are primarily associated with sacred space. Images of cherubim were central to the iconography of both the tabernacle and Solomon’s temple

Exodus 26:1, ““Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twisted linen and blue and purple and scarlet material; you shall make them with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman.”

1 Kings 6:29, “Then he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, inner and outer sanctuaries.”

Ezek 41:15 “He measured the length of the building along the front of the separate area behind it, with a gallery on each side, a hundred cubits; he also measured the inner nave and the porches of the court.”

Exodus 25:18–22, ““You shall make two cherubim of gold, make them of hammered work at the two ends of the mercy seat. “Make one cherub at one end and one cherub at the other end; you shall make the cherubim of one piece with the mercy seat at its two ends. “The cherubim shall have their wings spread upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings and facing one another; the faces of the cherubim are to be turned toward the mercy seat. “You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the testimony which I will give to you. “There I will meet with you; and from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, I will speak to you about all that I will give you in commandment for the sons of Israel.”

We also see Cheribum in Ezekiel:

The cherubim which Ezekiel describes differ significantly from those in the tabernacle and temple. His creatures have four wings, faces, and arms, and they exhibit an erect, human-like posture Ezek 1:5–14 Unlike the static imagery of the temple and tabernacle cherubim, these cherubim are described as living beings with supernatural characteristics. They are connected with the chariot imagery prevalent throughout the book. The living creatures he describes in Ezek 1–3 are not explicitly named as cherubim until later in the book (Ezek 9:3; 10:1–20). Ezekiel’s cherubim differ in form from those mentioned by the former prophets, but they are parallel in function, serving as the throne of Yahweh (Ezek 10:18).

Some argue that Ezekiel’s creatures are derived more from the description of the seraphim in Isa 6 than from the descriptions of cherubim elsewhere in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 1, 120). However, the creatures also resemble cherubim in their function carrying Yahweh (compare Psa 18:10; Zimmerli, Ezekiel 1, 109). Isaiah’s creatures have six wings, Ezekiel’s have four wings, and the cherubim guarding the temple appear to have only had two wings (see 1 Kgs 6:27). Some emphasize the importance of the number four in Ezekiel’s symbolism where he often uses four to indicate totality and equilibrium (Ezekiel 1, Ezekiel 120, 21

The Lexham Bible Dictionary Cherubim in the Book of Ezekiel

While not called cherubim, the “four living creatures” around God’s throne described in the book of Revelation closely resemble Ezekiel’s cherubim (e.g., Rev 4:6–10; 5:6–14; 7:11

(Revelation 4:6–10, NASB95) “and before the throne there was something like a sea of glass, like crystal; and in the center and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind. The first creature was like a lion, and the second creature like a calf, and the third creature had a face like that of a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle. And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come.” And when the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, to Him who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,”

(Revelation 5:6–14, NASB95) “And I saw between the throne (with the four living creatures) and the elders a Lamb standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth. And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. When He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.” Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.” And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, “To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.” And the four living creatures kept saying, “Amen.” And the elders fell down and worshiped.”

What is the Significance of the Temple Veil being Torn in two when Jesus Died:

Matthew 27:50-51 “And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.” (Matthew 27:50–51, NASB95)

Scholars believe the Viel of the Temple may have been as much as 4 inches thick

We know that Jesus prophesied in Luke 13:35

The author of Hebrews tells us in Hebrews 9:8-9 Tells us that the Vail was symbolic of Christ Himself as being to way to the father.

Jesus also says that he is the only way: in John 14:6-7 “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.””

In Hebrews 10:19-25 “Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:19–25, NASB95)

The things of the Temple are shadows that ultimately point us to Jesus Christ.

He was the Viel to the Holy of Holies, and through HiS death the faithful now have access to God.

The Viel was a constant reminder that Sin renders All Humanity Unfit for the Presence of God

In Isaiah 59:1-2 Tells us Man was separated from God because of our Sin “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short That it cannot save; Nor is His ear so dull That it cannot hear. But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.” (Isaiah 59:1–2, NASB95)

In Exodus 30:10 Hebrews 9:7 and Leviticus 16 we see that only the High priest would be allowed to enter into the Holy of Holies to make atonement for their Sins.

Paul tells us in Hebrews 4:14-16 “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:14–16, NASB95)

Again in Hebrews 10:11-25 “Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; but He, having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God, waiting from that time onward until His enemies be made a footstool for His feet. For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us; for after saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them After those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws upon their heart, And on their mind I will write them,” He then says, “And their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:11–25, NASB95)

Scripture tells us that

A Cloud overshadow’s the temple when Christ breath his last

That The earth Shook Matthew 27:50-51

That The Veil / Curtin was torn from top to Bottom

Hebrews 9:1-9

When is searched Vail in Scripture I saw the following:

“She said to the servant, “Who is that man walking in the field to meet us?” And the servant said, “He is my master.” Then she took her veil and covered herself.” (Genesis 24:65, NASB95)

This was Rebekah who was by God thru the servant of Abraham’s servant, Eliezer

“So she removed her widow’s garments and covered herself with a veil, and wrapped herself, and sat in the gateway of Enaim, which is on the road to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah had grown up, and she had not been given to him as a wife.” (Genesis 38:14, NASB95)

Later we see “Then she arose and departed, and removed her veil and put on her widow’s garments.” (Genesis 38:19, NASB95)

She was Tamar, the Daughter in law of Judah. We know he promised her his son after his other son had died.

“When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil over his face. But whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with Him, he would take off the veil until he came out; and whenever he came out and spoke to the sons of Israel what he had been commanded, the sons of Israel would see the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone. So Moses would replace the veil over his face until he went in to speak with Him.” (Exodus 34:33–35, NASB95)

From the X Rated Song of Solomon we see ““How beautiful you are, my darling, How beautiful you are! Your eyes are like doves behind your veil; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have descended from Mount Gilead. “Your teeth are like a flock of newly shorn ewes Which have come up from their washing, All of which bear twins, And not one among them has lost her young. “Your lips are like a scarlet thread, And your mouth is lovely. Your temples are like a slice of a pomegranate Behind your veil. “Your neck is like the tower of David, Built with rows of stones On which are hung a thousand shields, All the round shields of the mighty men.” (Song of Solomon 4:1–4, NASB95)

In the book of Isiah we see a Lament for Babylon

““Come down and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; Sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans! For you shall no longer be called tender and delicate. “Take the millstones and grind meal. Remove your veil, strip off the skirt, Uncover the leg, cross the rivers. “Your nakedness will be uncovered, Your shame also will be exposed; I will take vengeance and will not spare a man.” Our Redeemer, the Lord of hosts is His name, The Holy One of Israel.” (Isaiah 47:1–4, NASB95)

Paul’s discussion about the vail of Moses and Jews :

“Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech, and are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the sons of Israel would not look intently at the end of what was fading away. But their minds were hardened; for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted, because it is removed in Christ. But to this day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their heart; but whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:12–18, NASB95)