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# tabernacle
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## Definition
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The tabernacle was a special tent-like structure where the Israelites worshiped God during the 40 years they traveled around in the desert.
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* God had given the Israelites detailed instructions for building this large tent, which had two rooms and was surrounded by an enclosed courtyard.
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* Each time the Israelites moved to a new place to live in the desert, the priests would take apart the tabernacle and carry its parts to their next campsite. Then they would set it up again in the center of their new camp.
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* The tabernacle was constructed of wood frames hung with curtains made of cloth, goat hair, and animal skins. The courtyard surrounding it was enclosed with more curtains.
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* The two sections of the tabernacle were the Holy Place
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The word “tabernacle” means "dwelling place." Other ways to translate it could include, "tent for meeting" or "sacred tent" or "tent where God was" or "God's tent."
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* Make sure that the translation of this term is different from the translation of "temple."
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