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and they shall take all the vessels of ministry, with which they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a cloth of blue, and cover them with a covering of sealskin, and shall put them on the frame.
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Veiled Mystery, New Access
Matthew Henry explains that the careful covering of the sanctuary items wasn't just for protection. It symbolized the mysterious and veiled nature of the Old Covenant. The holy things were hidden from sight, signifying a spiritual reality that was not yet fully revealed. This stands in stark contrast to the New Covenant, where through Christ, believers can now "come boldly to the throne of grace."
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19th Century
Baptist
A royal altar is this, always grand and glorious in our eyes, covered with a purple cloth.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall take all the instruments of ministry , wherewith they minister in the sanctuary
Presbyterian
The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to k…
