| The Ark of the Covenant: |
A golden rectangular box that contained the ten words (or commandments). Initially, it was placed in the tabernacle and, later, in Solomon's Temple. |
| Symbolized: |
God's covenant with the people of Israel. It was located in the "Holy of Holies". |
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| The Place of Mercy (Mercy Seat): |
The lid of the Ark of the Covenant. It featured in the tabernacle and, later, in Solomon's Temple. |
| Symbolized: |
The presence of God among his people. |
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| The Veil: |
The curtain that divided the two sacred rooms of the tabernacle - the "Holy Place" and the "Holy of Holies". |
| Symbolized: |
How the people were separated from God because of their sin. |
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| The Table (of Show-bread): |
A wooden table located in the "Holy Place" of the tabernacle. The "Bread of the Presence" and various utensils were kept on this table. |
| The Bread of the Presence: |
Twelve loaves of baked bread, one for each tribe of Israel. |
| Symbolized: |
The spiritual nourishment that God offers His people. |
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| The Lamp-holders and Lamps: |
The golden lamp-stand, holding seven burning oil lamps and located in the "Holy Place". The lamp-stand lit the "Holy Place" for the priests. |
| Symbolized: |
The light of the world. |
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| The Incense Altar: |
An altar in the "Holy Place" in front of "The Veil". It was used for burning God's special incense. |
| Symbolized: |
Acceptable prayer. |
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| The Anointing Oil: |
A special oil used to anoint the priests and all the furniture in the tabernacle. |
| Symbolized: |
Being set apart for God. |
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| The Altar for the Burnt Offerings: |
The bronze altar outside the tabernacle that was used for the sacrifices. |
| Symbolized: |
How sacrifice restored one's relationship with God. |
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| The Basin (Laver): |
A large wash basin outside the tabernacle used by the priests to cleanse themselves before performing their duties. |
| Symbolized: |
The need for spiritual cleansing. |
