What materials are specified in Exodus 26:36 for the tabernacle entrance curtain? Text Under Study Exodus 26:36 — “For the entrance to the tent, make a curtain of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, the work of an embroiderer.” Specified Materials • Blue yarn • Purple yarn • Scarlet yarn • Finely spun linen • Skilled embroidery work Color and Fabric Significance • Blue — Often points to heaven and divine revelation (Numbers 15:38–40). • Purple — Associated with royalty and majesty (Judges 8:26; John 19:2). • Scarlet — Symbolic of sacrifice and atonement (Isaiah 1:18; Hebrews 9:22). • Fine linen — Represents purity and righteous acts (Revelation 19:8). Consistency Within the Tabernacle • The same four materials recur throughout the sanctuary furnishings (Exodus 25:4; 26:1), underscoring unity of design. • Each element interweaves beauty with holiness, reflecting Exodus 28:2, where Aaron’s garments were made “for glory and for beauty.” Practical Takeaways • God cares about both substance and craftsmanship; excellence in service honors Him (Colossians 3:23). • The entrance curtain’s blend of colors and linen pictures the only doorway to fellowship with God—fulfilled in Christ, “the way” (John 14:6). • Repeated instructions for exact materials highlight the reliability and detail of Scripture, assuring believers of its trustworthiness (2 Timothy 3:16). |
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