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A Visible Sign of Presence
The primary purpose of the sanctuary was to be a tangible sign of God's presence with His people. Commentators describe it as a 'tent-temple' or 'royal palace' that moved with them, showing God's desire to dwell among them as their King. It was a constant, visible witness that He was their ever-present God in the wilderness.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 25:1–9
18th Century
Theologian
Yahweh had redeemed the Israelites from bondage. He had made a covenant with them and had given them laws. He had promised, on condition of their o…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 25:8
19th Century
Bishop
THE SANCTUARY AND ITS CONTENTS.
Let them make me a sanctuary. —The enumeration of the gifts ([Ref…
John Calvin
On Exodus 25:8
16th Century
Theologian
And let them make me a sanctuary. By first setting before them an inestimable recompense, God stirs up the people to give largely. Althoug…
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John Gill
On Exodus 25:8
17th Century
Pastor
And let them make me a sanctuary
An holy place to dwell in, and so called from his dwelling in it, as follows:
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 25:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God chose the people of Israel to be a peculiar people to himself, above all people, and he himself would be their King. He ordered a royal palace …