Symbolic Meanings

Altar – sanctification

Laver – purification

Holy Place – food, shelter, illumination

Holy of Holies – Glory of enthroned king

Gold – Divine Glory

Silver – Redemption (blood)

Brass – Judgement, wrath (can endure fire)

Blue – Heavenlies

Purple – Royal Majesty

Scarlet – Earthly Glory

Linen – Holiness

Goat’s Hair – Atonement (scapegoat)

Ram’s Skin – Devotedness (Substitute ram for Isaac)

Badger/Porpoise Skin – ability to Protect (shoes in wilderness)

Shittim (Acacia) Wood – Humanity

Oil – Light (light of Holy Spirit)

Spices – Fragrance unto God

Precious Stones – Priestly perfections

White – righteousness