Tabernacle
noun
A movable or fixed hut, tent, or box for worship in the Jewish faith.
The Tribe of Levi was responsible for setting up and taking down the tabernacle.
Often appears as...
- portable tabernacle
- erection of the tabernacle
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Religious
noun
A church or other Christian worship place.
We're visiting the Tabernacle next Sunday for mass.
Often appears as...
- baptist tabernacle
- community tabernacle
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Religious
noun
A niche or cupboard in a Christian church where the Eucharist is kept.
The priest retrieved the Eucharistic host from the tabernacle on the altar.
Often appears as...
- altar tabernacle
- sanctuary tabernacle
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A movable or fixed hut, tent, or box for worship in the Jewish faith.
The Tribe of Levi was responsible for setting up and taking down the tabernacle.
Often appears as...
- portable tabernacle
- erection of the tabernacle
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A church or other Christian worship place.
We're visiting the Tabernacle next Sunday for mass.
Often appears as...
- baptist tabernacle
- community tabernacle
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A niche or cupboard in a Christian church where the Eucharist is kept.
The priest retrieved the Eucharistic host from the tabernacle on the altar.
Often appears as...
- altar tabernacle
- sanctuary tabernacle
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Usage
Originally referred to the ancient Israelite tent used for worship during their travels.
In history class, we learned how the tabernacle was carried through the desert.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbolism
Symbolizes a sacred space that is temporary and mobile, contrasting with permanent structures.
The makeshift altar served as a tabernacle during the outdoor religious festival.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Usage
Originally referred to the ancient Israelite tent used for worship during their travels.
In history class, we learned how the tabernacle was carried through the desert.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbolism
Symbolizes a sacred space that is temporary and mobile, contrasting with permanent structures.
The makeshift altar served as a tabernacle during the outdoor religious festival.
Pro Tip 1/2Historical Usage
Originally referred to the ancient Israelite tent used for worship during their travels.
In history class, we learned how the tabernacle was carried through the desert.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Symbolism
Symbolizes a sacred space that is temporary and mobile, contrasting with permanent structures.
The makeshift altar served as a tabernacle during the outdoor religious festival.
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Quote examples
Julius Wellhausen
German Educator
The representation of the tabernacle arose out of the temple of Solomon as its root, in dependence on the sacred ark, for which there is early testimony, and which in the time of David, and also before it, was sheltered by a tent.
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Julius Wellhausen
German Educator
It appears a bold thing to say so when one sees how much many a modern author who knows how to make a skilful use of the Book of Chronicles has to tell about the tabernacle.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
The human body is the tabernacle of the spirit, and God expects that it be kept clean and unimpaired.
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Baha'u'llah
Clergyman
The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
Our bodies... are the tabernacles of our spirits.
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Julius Wellhausen
German Educator
The representation of the tabernacle arose out of the temple of Solomon as its root, in dependence on the sacred ark, for which there is early testimony, and which in the time of David, and also before it, was sheltered by a tent.
Quote examples
Julius Wellhausen
German Educator
It appears a bold thing to say so when one sees how much many a modern author who knows how to make a skilful use of the Book of Chronicles has to tell about the tabernacle.
Quote examples
Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
The human body is the tabernacle of the spirit, and God expects that it be kept clean and unimpaired.
Quote examples
Baha'u'llah
Clergyman
The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers.
Quote examples
Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
Our bodies... are the tabernacles of our spirits.
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