The term "curtained" in the biblical context often refers to the use of curtains or veils in the construction and function of sacred spaces, particularly within the Tabernacle and the Temple. These curtains served both practical and symbolic purposes, delineating holy spaces and representing the separation between God and humanity due to sin.

The Tabernacle:

In the wilderness, God instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship. The Tabernacle was a tent-like structure, and its design included several layers of curtains. Exodus 26 provides detailed instructions for these curtains: "Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them" (Exodus 26:1). These curtains formed the walls and roof of the Tabernacle, creating a sacred space for the Israelites to encounter God.

The most significant curtain within the Tabernacle was the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, or the Holy of Holies. This veil was a physical barrier that only the high priest could pass through, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:2). The presence of the veil underscored the holiness of God and the need for atonement and mediation.

The Temple:

Solomon's Temple, a more permanent structure built in Jerusalem, also featured curtains. The inner sanctuary, or the Most Holy Place, was separated by a curtain similar to that of the Tabernacle. In 2 Chronicles 3:14, it is recorded: "He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim worked into it." This curtain continued the tradition of separating the divine presence from the people, emphasizing the sanctity of the space where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.

Symbolism and Fulfillment:

The curtain's symbolism reaches its fulfillment in the New Testament. At the moment of Jesus' death, the Gospel of Matthew records a significant event: "At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split" (Matthew 27:51). This tearing of the curtain signifies the removal of the barrier between God and humanity, achieved through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It represents the new access believers have to God through faith in Christ, as described in Hebrews 10:19-20: "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body."

Conclusion:

The concept of being "curtained" in the Bible is rich with theological significance, illustrating both the separation caused by sin and the reconciliation made possible through Christ. The curtains of the Tabernacle and Temple served as constant reminders of God's holiness and the need for a mediator, ultimately pointing to the redemptive work of Jesus.(imp. & p. p.) of Curtain.

King David's Little Boy.
... fro with naked feet, and the women took off their tinkling armlets and talked in
whispers; for in a little chamber, with shaded window and curtained door, a ...
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Morning Hymn
... Fraud and Deceit love only night, Their wiles they practise out of sight; Curtained
by dark, Adultery too Doth his foul treachery pursue,. ...
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The Big Road
... of travellers; whole families packed into large carts moving to some new home;
mat-covered litters swung between two mules and heavily curtained, in which the ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter ii the big road.htm

O Darkest Night that ever Fell!
... Amid' our hopeless night; And all the radiant bliss of life. Is curtained from our
sight. V. O Christ, Thou art our Light, and Sun,. Our Hope 'mid guilty fears; ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the morningland/o darkest night that ever.htm

Bring to the Christ Your Fears,
... V. Is there an empty room. Where silence broods alone,. All curtained round with
gloom,. Where once the sunlight shone? Hearts that are linked below,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the morningland/bring to the christ your.htm

Love's Triumph Over Sin
... The secrets of that hour of deep contrition and healing love Peter kept secretly
curtained from sight, in the innermost chamber of his memory. ...
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O Darkest Night that ever Fell!
... Amid our hopeless night; And all the radiant bliss of life. Is curtained from our
sight. O Christ, Thou art our Light and Sun,. Our Hope 'mid guilty fears; ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the russian church/viii o darkest night that.htm

SM Johns. Purity.
... 3 Let saintly thoughts be shown In act by saintly things; Like glories
through the temple thrown, From cherub's curtained wings. ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/280 s m johns purity.htm

Dedication Hymn.
... 2 He hung its starry roof on high," The broad, illimitable sky; He spread its
pavement, green and bright And curtained it with morning light. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/697 dedication hymn.htm

The Punishment of Atsu
... When night came Atsu called his attendants and had the weary old man put to bed
in a curtained corner of the house. For himself there was no sleep. ...
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Curtained (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Curtain. Multi-Version Concordance
Curtained (1 Occurrence). Exodus 27:18 The open space ...
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Curtains (34 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
/c/curtains.htm - 17k

Width (58 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
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Bases (80 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
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Sides (170 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
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Hanging (82 Occurrences)
... bottim (2 Kings 23:7), "hangings for the grove" (RV, "for the Asherah"); marg.,
instead of "hangings," has "tents" or "houses." Such curtained structures for ...
/h/hanging.htm - 35k

Curtain (60 Occurrences)

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Space (98 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
/s/space.htm - 37k

Wide (206 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
/w/wide.htm - 37k

Best (252 Occurrences)
... Exodus 27:18 The open space is to be a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, with
sides five cubits high, curtained with the best linen, with bases of brass. ...
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