Overview
The Bible addresses tent across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 2 Chronicles and Acts. Closely related themes include Tents, Women, Rebekah and Servants. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah and Jacob.
Key Bible verses about tent
Old Testament
Genesis
And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent.
People in the Bible and tent
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying tent for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 24:67, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis, 2 Chronicles and Acts each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Tents, Women, Rebekah and Servants.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about tent?
The Bible addresses tent across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Genesis, 2 Chronicles and Acts. Closely related themes include Tents, Women, Rebekah and Servants. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah and Jacob.
How many Bible verses are about tent?
The Bible references tent in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention tent?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 24:67: “And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with tent?
Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob and Leah.
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