tabernāculum — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tabernacle noun A temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built.
- tent noun A portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles, used for camping or outdoor events.
Senses
tabernāculum is used for these senses in English:
- tabernacle (Bible) The portable tent used before the construction of the temple, where the shekinah (presence of God) was believed to dwell.
- tent A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.
tabernacle — full definition
- noun A temporary or portable place of worship, especially the sacred tent used by the Israelites before the Temple was built.
- noun A small ornamental cabinet in a church used to house the consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
- noun A place of worship, especially a large hall used for religious meetings or revivals.
tent — full definition
- noun A portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles, used for camping or outdoor events.
- verb To go camping in a tent.
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