Exodus 26:31
And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
Cross-reference
Exodus 26:1 describes the ten curtains with the same materials and cherubim—the veil is a separate but similar item.
Exodus 26:36 prescribes the same materials and needlework for the door screen, paralleling the veil's construction.
Exodus 25:4 lists the same blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen used for the veil—showing the materials come from the offering.
Exodus 35:6 repeats the same materials list, emphasizing the veil was made from the people's offerings.
Exodus 35:25 describes women weaving the blue, purple, and scarlet yarn—directly producing materials for the veil.
Exodus 40:21 shows Moses setting up the veil to screen the ark, fulfilling the instruction for the tabernacle arrangement.
Exodus 36:35 records the actual construction of the veil exactly as instructed here, showing perfect obedience to the pattern.
Exodus 38:23 identifies Aholiab as the craftsman skilled in the same materials (blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen) used for the veil here.
Exodus 40:3 places the ark behind this veil — establishing the barrier separating God's presence in the Holy of Holies.
Exodus 27:16 prescribes the same blue, purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen with needlework for the court gate, echoing the veil's design.
Exodus 27:21 mentions the veil ('without the vail') as the boundary for the lampstand service, directly referencing this veil.
Exodus 30:6 places the incense altar before the veil, directly referencing this veil as the divider before the ark.
In Exodus 35:12, the veil is listed among tabernacle items, directly echoing the description of the same veil here.
Exodus 25:18 describes cherubim on the mercy seat; the veil also features cherubim, linking the inner sanctuary symbols.
Exodus 36:8 describes the inner curtains with cherubim, similar to the veil's cherubim—both part of tabernacle artistry.
Leviticus 16:2 warns that even the high priest cannot enter behind the veil except on the Day of Atonement — the veil guards access to God.
Leviticus 16:15 describes the high priest sprinkling blood behind the veil on the Day of Atonement — the veil is the boundary for atonement.
2 Chronicles 3:14 describes Solomon making a similar veil for the temple, continuing the same design and symbolism.
Matthew 27:51 records the temple veil tearing at Jesus' death — the barrier is removed, signifying direct access to God.
Mark 15:38 also records the veil tearing — the same event, emphasizing the unprecedented opening of God's presence.
Luke 23:45 records the veil tearing — Christ's death rends the curtain that once separated humanity from God.
Ephesians 2:14 speaks of Christ breaking down the dividing wall — a metaphor for the veil, now removed in Him.
In Hebrews 9:3-8, the veil is explained as separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies, showing its role in the old covenant's limited access.
In Hebrews 10:20, the veil is identified as a type of Christ's flesh, through which believers enter God's presence.
Numbers 4:5 describes using the veil to cover the ark, showing its functional role in moving the tabernacle.
Numbers 3:31 assigns the veil to Kohathites for transport, linking the veil's construction to its later usage.
2 Chronicles 2:7-13 describes materials and skilled workers for the temple, echoing the same blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen used for the veil.