Exodus 26:33
Exodus 26:33 in Multiple Translations
And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
¶ And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy.
And thou shalt hang up the veil under the clasps, and shalt bring in thither within the veil the ark of the testimony: and the veil shall separate unto you between the holy place and the most holy.
And you are to put up the veil under the hooks, and put inside it the ark of the law: the veil is to be a division between the holy place and the most holy.
Place the veil under the clips and take the Ark of the Testimony inside behind the veil. The veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
Afterward thou shalt hang the vaile on the hookes, that thou mayest bring in thither, that is (within the vaile) the arke of the Testimonie: and the vaile shall make you a separation betweene the Holy place and the most holy place.
'And thou hast put the vail under the hooks, and hast brought in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony; and the vail hath made a separation for you between the holy and the holy of holies.
You shall hang up the veil under the clasps, and shall bring the ark of the covenant in there within the veil. The veil shall separate the holy place from the most holy for you.
And thou shalt hang the vail under the buttons, that thou mayst bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide to you between the holy place and the most holy.
And the veils shall be hanged on with rings, and within it thou shalt put the ark of the testimony, and the sanctuary, and the holy of holies shall be divided with it.
They must suspend/hang the top of the curtain by hooks that are fastened to the roof of the Sacred Tent. Behind the curtain, in the room called the Very Holy Place, they must put the chest containing the two stone slabs on which I have written my commandments. That curtain will separate the Holy Place from the Very Holy Place.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 26:33
Study Notes — Exodus 26:33
- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 26:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 26:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:33
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:33
- Sermons on Exodus 26:33
Context — The Veil
33And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.
34Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. 35And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 9:2–3 | A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, |
| 2 | Leviticus 16:2 | And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. |
| 3 | Exodus 40:21 | Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. |
| 4 | Exodus 25:16 | And place inside the ark the Testimony, which I will give you. |
| 5 | Exodus 36:36 | He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 8:10 | And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD |
| 7 | Exodus 27:10 | with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and silver hooks and bands on the posts. |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 5:7–10 | Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets that Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites after they had come out of Egypt. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 8:6 | Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. |
| 10 | Genesis 9:4–5 | But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. And surely I will require the life of any man or beast by whose hand your lifeblood is shed. I will demand an accounting from anyone who takes the life of his fellow man: |
Exodus 26:33 Summary
The verse Exodus 26:33 tells us about the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle. This veil was important because it showed that God is holy and separate from us, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Isaiah 6:1-5. The ark of the Testimony, which was behind the veil, represented God's presence and covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 25:16 and Deuteronomy 31:26. By understanding the purpose of the veil and the ark, we can learn to approach God with reverence and humility, as seen in Psalm 111:9-10 and Hebrews 12:28-29.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the veil in the tabernacle?
The veil was used to separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, as seen in Exodus 26:33, to signify the separation between God's holiness and humanity's sinfulness, as also seen in Leviticus 16:2 and Hebrews 9:3.
What was behind the veil in the Most Holy Place?
Behind the veil was the ark of the Testimony, which contained the Ten Commandments, as mentioned in Exodus 25:16 and Exodus 26:33, and was a symbol of God's presence and covenant with His people.
Why was the mercy seat placed on the ark of the Testimony?
The mercy seat was placed on the ark of the Testimony, as seen in Exodus 26:34, to signify God's mercy and forgiveness, as also seen in Romans 3:25, and to provide a means of atonement for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 16:14-15.
What can we learn from the tabernacle's design and the veil's purpose?
The tabernacle's design and the veil's purpose teach us about the importance of reverence, humility, and separation from sin when approaching God, as seen in Exodus 26:33 and Hebrews 10:19-20, and the need for a mediator, like Jesus Christ, to bridge the gap between God and humanity, as seen in 1 Timothy 2:5 and Hebrews 9:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does the separation of the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place teach me about God's character and my relationship with Him?
- How does the veil represent the barrier between God's holiness and my sinfulness, and what does this mean for my daily life?
- What role does the ark of the Testimony play in the tabernacle, and how does it relate to God's presence and covenant with His people?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of reverence, humility, and separation from sin in my own approach to worship and prayer, as seen in Exodus 26:33 and Psalm 95:6?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 26:33
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 26:33
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 26:33
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 26:33
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 26:33
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 26:33
Sermons on Exodus 26:33
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle and its significance in the Bible. He emphasizes that the tabernacle was a pattern of the one in heaven, indicating the existen |
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |
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Rightly Evaluating by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of getting acquainted with God and knowing Him on a deeper level. He emphasizes the need for genuine connection and communicati |
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Ark of the Covenant - Part 2 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a radical transformation of character through the power of God. He uses the example of the Israelites in the wilderness, who we |
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Immersed in the Holy Spirit - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their personal experience in the Sinaiya Desert and how the Lord provided for them through a cloud. The cloud not only protected them from t |
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In Our Time of Need by J. Glyn Owen | The sermon transcript is focused on the concept of Jesus as the great high priest. The speaker emphasizes that in the past, God spoke to people through prophets, but in the present |
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You Are an Incredible Testimony of Mercy by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being a testimony of mercy, highlighting the power of God's covering, empowerment, and joy in our lives. It encourages believers to embrace |






