VAIL

• (Veil, curtain)
  1. Hangings used in the tabernacle to separate the Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place) from the Holy Place
     • Called the second veil Heb. 6:19, 9:3
     • Ordinances prescribing Ex. 26:31-33
     • Made by Bezaleel and Aholiab Ex. 36:35,36
     • See VEIL
  2. A covering for the ark of the covenant Ex. 35:12, 39:34, 40:21; Num. 4:5
  3. Of the temple 2 Chr. 3:14
     • Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus Mt. 27:51; Mk. 15:38; Lk. 23:45
     • FIGURATIVE Heb. 10:20