| Name |
Function and Significance |
| Ark of the Covenant |
- A golden rectangular box that contained the Ten Commandments
- Symbolized God’s covenant with Israel’s people
- Located in the Most Holy Place
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| Place of Mercy (Mercy Seat) |
- The lid to the Ark of the Covenant
- Symbolized the presence of God among his people
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| Veil |
- The curtain that divided the two sacred rooms of the Tabernacle—the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place
- Symbolized how the people were separated from God because of sin
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| Table (of Shewbread) |
- A wooden table located in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle. The shewbread and various utensils were kept on this table
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| Bread of the Presence (Shewbread) |
- Twelve loaves of baked bread, one for each tribe of Israel
- Symbolized the spiritual nourishment God offers his people
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| Lampholders and Lamps |
- A golden lampstand located in the Holy Place, which held seven burning oil lamps
- The lampstand lighted the Holy Place for the priests
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| Incense Altar |
- An altar in the Holy Place in front of the veil
- Used for burning God’s special incense and symbolic of acceptable prayer
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| Anointing Oil |
- A special oil used to anoint the priests and all the pieces in the Tabernacle
- A sign of being set apart for God
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| Altar of Burnt Offering |
- The bronze altar outside the Tabernacle used for the sacrifices
- Symbolized how sacrifice restored one’s relationship with God
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| Basin (Laver) |
- A large washbasin outside the Tabernacle used by the priests to cleanse themselves before performing their duties
- Symbolized the need for spiritual cleansing
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