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Biblical Objects & Artifacts

The sacred objects, artifacts, and symbols of Scripture — from the Ark of the Covenant to the Urim and Thummim.

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4 objects in Tabernacle & Temple

Jachin and Boaz

God establishes and strengthens his house.

The two great bronze pillars that stood at the entrance of Solomon’s Temple.

Tabernacle & TempleCast bronze

The Molten Sea

Cleansing on a grand scale at the house of God.

The huge cast-bronze basin in Solomon’s Temple where the priests washed, resting on twelve bronze oxen.

Tabernacle & TempleCast bronze

The Tabernacle

God dwelling among his people — “I will dwell among them.”

The portable tent-sanctuary where God dwelt among Israel in the wilderness, built to a heavenly pattern.

Tabernacle & TempleAcacia wood, gold, silver, bronze, linen, goats’ hair

The Veil

The barrier to God’s presence, torn open by the cross.

The embroidered curtain that screened the Most Holy Place — torn in two at the death of Christ.

Tabernacle & TempleBlue, purple, scarlet and fine twined linen, with cherubim