Meaning
A veil is a curtain or covering used to separate or conceal.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle and later the temple.
Veils are also mentioned as garments or coverings in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Key References
- Exodus 26:31-33
- Exodus 36:35
- Leviticus 16:2
- 2 Chronicles 3:14
- Matthew 27:51
- Mark 15:38
- Luke 23:45
- Hebrews 6:19
- Hebrews 9:3
- Hebrews 10:20
Related Terms
- Tabernacle
- Temple
- Holy Place
- Most Holy Place