Chapter 26:
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Exodus 26
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The curtains of the tabernacle. (1-6) The curtains of
goats' hair. (7-14) The boards, sockets, and bars. (15-30) The vail of the holy
of holies, and for the entrance. (31-37)
Verses 1-6 God
manifested his presence among the Israelites in a tabernacle or tent, because of
their condition in the wilderness. God suits the tokens of his favour, and the
gifts of his grace, to his people's state and wants. The curtains of the
tabernacle were to be very rich. They were to be embroidered with cherubim,
signifying that the angels of God pitch their tents round about the church,
psalms 34:7.
Verses 7-14 The
curtains of meaner materials, being made both longer and broader, covered the
others, and were defended by coverings of skins. The whole represents the person
and doctrine of Christ, and the church of true Christians, and all heavenly
things, which outwardly are mean, but inwardly, and in the sight of God, are
glorious and precious.
Verses 15-30 The
sockets of silver each weighed about 115 pounds; they were placed in rows on the
ground. In every pair of these sockets, a strong board of shittim-wood, covered
with plates of gold, was fitted by mortises and tenons. Thus walls were formed
for the two sides, and for the west end. The wall was further held together by
bars, which passed through rings of gold. Over this the curtains were spread.
Though movable, it was strong and firm. The materials were very costly. In all
this it was a type of the church of God, built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief Corner-stone,
ephesians 2:20,21.
Verses 31-37 A
vail, or curtain, separated the holy place from the most holy place. It was hung
upon pillars. This vail was for a partition between the holy place and the most
holy; which forbade any to look into the holiest of all. The apostle tells what
was the meaning of this vail,
hebrews 9:8. That the
ceremonial law could not make the comers thereunto perfect, nor would the
observance of it bring men to heaven; the way into the holiest of all was not
made manifest, while the first tabernacle was standing. Life and immortality lay
hidden till they were brought to light by the gospel; which was signified by the
rending of this vail at the death of Christ,
matthew 27:51. We have
now boldness to enter into the holiest, in all acts of worship, by the blood of
Jesus; yet such as obliges us to holy reverence. Another vail was for the outer
door of the tabernacle. This vail was all the defence the tabernacle had. God
takes care of his church on earth. A curtain shall be, if God please to make it
so, as strong a defence to his house, as gates of brass and bars of iron. With
this typical description of Christ and his church before us, what is our
judgment of these matters? Do we see any glory in the person of Christ? any
excellence in his character? any thing precious in his salvation? or any wisdom
in the doctrine of the cross? Will our religion bear examination? and are we
more careful to approve our hearts to God than our characters toward men?
Chapter 26:
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