Exodus 26:1 Moreover you shall make the
tabernacle with ten curtains; of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and
scarlet, with cherubim. The work of the skillful workman you shall make them. 2
The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits,* and the width of each
curtain four cubits: all the curtains shall have one measure. 3 Five curtains
shall be coupled together to one another; and the other five curtains shall be
coupled to one another. (World English Bible, public domain)
*A cubit was about 18 inches/46 cm, according to a text note.
There
are a lot more instructions on how to make the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priest's garments, in considerable
detail, in Exodus 25-28.God thought then, and now, that worship is important. But
note that, even though many of the dimensions and materials are specified, there is no
instruction in how to make the cherubim (angels). There was room for artistic
initiative on the part of the workers. Worship depends on us, too.
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