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Who were the primary skilled workers in the construction of the Tabernacle?
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Bezalel and Oholiab were endowed with divine wisdom to lead the construction and teach others.
In Hebrew, what is the word for 'shone' and what are its possible meanings?
The Hebrew word is 'Karen', which can mean 'horn' or 'ray'.
List some of the materials collected for the construction of the Tabernacle.
Gold, silver, brass, linens, skins, oil, spices, onyx stones, etc.
What was the physical manifestation on Moses' face after he spent 40 days on Mount Sinai?
Moses' face shone because he had spoken with God.
What were the final steps taken by Moses to ensure the completion of Tabernacle construction?
Moses reviewed and inspected everything to ensure it was made as Yahweh commanded.
What is the significance of the Sabbath in Exodus Chapter 35?
The Sabbath is a holy day of rest and is important to keep; kindling fire is prohibited on this day.
How did the people's contributions to the Tabernacle ultimately affect the collection efforts?
The people contributed so generously that Moses had to command them to stop further contributions.
What signified God's presence within the Tabernacle after its erection?
The Glory of Yahweh filled the Tabernacle, and the cloud by day and fire by night indicated His presence.
How is the concept of 'light' integrated into the story of Moses and other parts of the Bible?
Light is seen as a divine presence, such as beams of light from Moses’ face and the aura of light around Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Why were Aaron and the Israelites initially afraid to approach Moses when he came down from Mount Sinai?
They were afraid because Moses' face was glowing.
What special items were created specifically for Aaron and the other priests?
Holy garments were made for Aaron and the priests for their service.
What was the protocol when the cloud lifted from the Tabernacle?
When the cloud lifted, the Israelites would continue their journey.
What significant event took place on the first day of the first month of the second year after leaving Egypt?
The Tabernacle was set up and inaugurated.
What did Moses do to manage the people's fear of his shining face?
Moses wore a veil when speaking to the Israelites and removed it when speaking to God.
What is one artistic parallel related to Moses' radiance?
Artistic depictions often show halos or auras, similar to the descriptions of Moses’ glowing face.
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