Bible Dictionary

Veil of the Temple

The veil of the temple was a curtain separating the holy place from the most holy place.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

653

Entry Position

620 of 653

Letter

V

Meaning

The veil of the temple was a curtain separating the holy place from the most holy place.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 26:31-33
  • Leviticus 16:2
  • 2 Chronicles 3:14
  • Matthew 27:50-51
  • Mark 15:37-38
  • Luke 23:44-46
  • Hebrews 6:19
  • Hebrews 9:1-8
  • Hebrews 10:19-22

Meaning

A veil is a curtain or covering. The veil of the temple was the curtain separating the holy place from the most holy place.

Biblical Usage

At the death of Jesus, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. The Gospel accounts record this event immediately after Jesus yielded up the ghost.

The veil had separated the holy place from the most holy place. The book of Hebrews also refers to the veil when describing access to God through Jesus Christ.

Key References

  • Exodus 26:31-33
  • Leviticus 16:2
  • Matthew 27:50-51
  • Mark 15:37-38
  • Luke 23:44-46
  • Hebrews 9:1-8
  • Hebrews 10:19-22
  • Temple
  • Jesus Christ
  • Holy Place
  • Most Holy Place
  • Crucifixion
  • Sacrifice

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 26:31-33
  • Leviticus 16:2
  • 2 Chronicles 3:14
  • Matthew 27:50-51
  • Mark 15:37-38
  • Luke 23:44-46
  • Hebrews 6:19
  • Hebrews 9:1-8
  • Hebrews 10:19-22

Related Terms

Temple Holy Place Most Holy Place Crucifixion Sacrifice

Study Topics

objects temple New Testament