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The Tent of Meeting
Commentators explain that the name 'tent of meeting' is significant. It wasn't just a place of sacrifice, but the designated location where God would meet with His people's representatives, like Moses and the priests. This name highlights God's desire to have a relationship and communicate with His people.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 27:21
18th Century
Theologian
The tabernacle of the congregation - More literally, the tent of meeting. This is the first occurrence of this designation of the tabernacle…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 27:21
19th Century
Bishop
In the tabernacle of the congregation. —Hebrew, in the tent of meeting — that is, the place where God met the earthly rul…
John Gill
On Exodus 27:21
17th Century
Pastor
In the tabernacle of the congregation
The reasons usually given for this name of the tabernacle are, either because …
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 27:20–21
17th Century
Minister
The pure oil signified the gifts and graces of the Spirit, which all believers receive from Christ, the good Olive, and without which our light can…