Exodus 26:1

Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.

Cross-references

Exodus 26:36 describes the screen for the tent door using the same materials and craftsmanship.

Exodus 26:7 Parallel

Exodus 26:7 describes the outer goats' hair curtains that cover these fine linen inner curtains, forming two layers of the tabernacle.

Exodus 26:31 makes the veil from the same materials and cherubim design as these inner curtains, linking the holy place to the most holy place.

Exodus 25:8 Historical context

Exodus 25:8 gives the command to make a sanctuary; this verse begins detailing its construction.

Exodus 25:18 describes gold cherubim on the mercy seat; here cherubim are woven into the curtains, reinforcing their presence in the sanctuary.

Exodus 40:17-19 shows Moses setting up the tabernacle, including spreading the tent made from these curtains.

Exodus 35:6 Parallel

Exodus 35:6 again lists the same materials as those brought for the tabernacle's construction.

Exodus 36:8-19 records the actual making of the curtains exactly as instructed here.

Exodus 25:4 Parallel

Exodus 25:4 lists the same blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen that are used for the curtains.

Exodus 39:1 Parallel

Exodus 39:1 shows the actual use of the same blue, purple, scarlet yarns to make holy garments, fulfilling the tabernacle instructions.

Exodus 40:19 records Moses spreading the tent over the tabernacle, directly executing the curtain instructions.

Exodus 39:3 Parallel

Exodus 39:3 adds gold threads worked into those same yarns for the ephod, expanding the description of the skilled work.

Exodus 28:15 makes the breastpiece from the same materials, so the high priest’s attire matches the curtains in color and composition.

Exodus 28:6 Parallel

Exodus 28:6 uses the same fine linen, blue, purple, and scarlet for the ephod, connecting priestly garments to the tabernacle fabric.

Exodus 35:35 Historical context

Exodus 35:35 identifies the skilled artisans Bezalel and Oholiab who crafted the curtains.

John 1:14 Typology

John 1:14 says the Word became flesh and 'dwelt' (tabernacled) among us, a typological fulfillment of the tabernacle.

Hebrews 8:2 Typology

In Hebrews 8:2, the earthly tabernacle is a copy of the true heavenly one ministered by Christ.

Hebrews 9:9 Typology

In Hebrews 9:9, the tabernacle is called a symbolic illustration for the present age, pointing to Christ.

In Hebrews 9:23, the earthly tabernacle required cleansing by sacrifices, but heavenly things needed Christ's better sacrifice.

In Hebrews 9:24, Christ entered heaven itself, not a man‑made sanctuary like the tabernacle.

In Revelation 21:3, God's permanent dwelling with people fulfills the tabernacle's temporary presence.

Numbers 3:25 Historical context

Numbers 3:25 assigns the Gershonites charge over the tabernacle and its coverings, linking the curtains to priestly duties.

2 Chronicles 3:7 describes cherubim carved on temple walls, echoing the woven cherubim on the tabernacle curtains.