It is important
to distinguish the different
words used by the Holy Spirit
to describe the Tabernacle,
and to express His design.
They are variously translated
in the Authorized Version.
They are distinguished
severally in the notes;
and are here brought together,
so that the different shades
of meaning may be
compared and understood.
It is called:
- The
House (Beth).
- The
Tabernacle (Mishkan) =
dwelling-place,
from shakan,
to dwell:
or, habitation,
indicating it as containing
the presence
of Jehovah in the Light,
called Shechinah,
compare
Exodus
25:8.
- The
Tent ('Ohel).
Erected as a special
place of worship
before the Tabernacle
was set up.
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Hence to be always distinguished
from the Tabernacle proper.
Its full title was
- 'Ohel
Moh'ed =
Tent of assembly,
or of the congregation.
- The
Tabernacle of witness,
'ohel ha-eduth.
= The Tent as containing
the tables of the Law,
which were an abiding
witness to their
covenant with Jehovah.
(See Exodus
16:32-34;
25:21.)
- Sanctuary.
Hebrew kodesh,
or holy place.
In this connection it is well
to notice that congregation is 'edah,
which is general;
while assembly is kahal,
which is more local and partial.
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