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What the Bible Says About Vail, the Sacred

Overview

The Bible addresses vail, the sacred across 19 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Hebrews, Exodus and Leviticus. Closely related themes include Tabernacle, Types of Christ, Works and Blood. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Moses and Jesus.

Key Bible verses about vail, the sacred

Old Testament

New Testament

Hebrews

Hebrews 9:3

And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;

Hebrews 9:6

Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God.

Hebrews 9:7

But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:

Hebrews 9:8

The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Hebrews 10:19

Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, boldness: or, liberty

Hebrews 10:20

By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; consecrated: or, new made

People in the Bible and vail, the sacred

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying vail, the sacred for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 26:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Hebrews, Exodus and Leviticus each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Aaron, Moses and Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Tabernacle, Types of Christ, Works and Blood.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about vail, the sacred?

The Bible addresses vail, the sacred across 19 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Hebrews, Exodus and Leviticus. Closely related themes include Tabernacle, Types of Christ, Works and Blood. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Moses and Jesus.

How many Bible verses are about vail, the sacred?

The Bible references vail, the sacred in 19 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention vail, the sacred?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 26:31: “And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:”

Which people in the Bible are associated with vail, the sacred?

Aaron, Moses and Jesus.

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