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In the context of the Bible, "loops" are primarily mentioned in the construction of the Tabernacle, the portable earthly dwelling place of God used by the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. The term is specifically used to describe a part of the intricate design of the Tabernacle's curtains, which were essential for its structure and function.
Biblical References:The primary references to loops in the Bible are found in the book of Exodus, which details the instructions given by God to Moses for the construction of the Tabernacle. In
Exodus 26:4-5 , it is written: "Make loops of blue material along the edge of the end curtain in one set, and do the same with the end curtain in the other set. Make fifty loops on one curtain and fifty loops on the end curtain of the other set, so that the loops are opposite one another."
These loops were used to join the curtains together with clasps, creating a unified and continuous covering for the Tabernacle. The loops were made of blue material, which is significant as blue is often associated with divinity and heavenly matters in biblical symbolism.
Symbolism and Significance:The use of loops in the Tabernacle's construction is not merely a practical detail but carries deeper symbolic meaning. The loops, along with the clasps, represent unity and completeness. They ensure that the curtains, which symbolize the separation between the holy and the common, are securely fastened, maintaining the sanctity and integrity of the sacred space.
The number fifty, associated with the loops, is also significant in biblical numerology. It often represents deliverance or freedom, as seen in the Year of Jubilee, which occurs every fiftieth year (
Leviticus 25:10). This connection underscores the Tabernacle's role as a place of divine presence and liberation from sin.
Theological Implications:From a theological perspective, the loops in the Tabernacle's curtains can be seen as a reflection of God's desire for order, precision, and beauty in worship. The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction, including the loops, highlight the importance of obedience and reverence in approaching God. The loops serve as a reminder that every aspect of worship, no matter how small, is significant in the eyes of God and contributes to the overall harmony and purpose of His divine plan.
In the broader narrative of Scripture, the Tabernacle foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is described as the ultimate dwelling place of God among men (
John 1:14). Just as the loops held the curtains of the Tabernacle together, Christ unites believers into one body, the Church, through His sacrificial love and atonement.
Strong's Hebrew
3884b. lulay -- a loop... a loop. Transliteration: lulay Short Definition:
loops. Word Origin from an unused
word Definition a loop NASB Word Usage
loops (13). 3884a, 3884b.
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... hung down. There were also goldenloops that admitted its fringes at each
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... follow it up with your eye, and find it entwine itself with three or four other
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... 'I, therefore,' says the Apostle, 'so run not as uncertainly.' If the runner is
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... thoroughfares; but in the increasing traffic and complexity of life, new paths in
endless multitudes have to be added, and bye lanes andloops between the...
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... now is;" but just now, "The hour is coming," He has not added, "and now is." Let
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Thesaurus
Loops (7 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Loops (7 Occurrences). Exodus 26:4 You shall
make
loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the
...Coupling (8 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:4 You shall makeloops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the
edge in the coupling; and likewise you shall make in the edge of the curtain...
Joining (43 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Exodus 26:4 And thou hast madeloops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain,
at the end in the joining; and so thou makest in the edge of the outermost...
Fifty (131 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:5 You shall make fiftyloops in the one curtain, and you shall make fifty
loops in the edge of the curtain that is in the second coupling....
Curtain (60 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:4 You shall makeloops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the
edge in the coupling; and likewise you shall make in the edge of the curtain...
Outmost (7 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:4 You shall makeloops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the
edge in the coupling; and likewise you shall make in the edge of the curtain...
Outermost (10 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:4 And thou shalt makeloops of blue on the edge of the one curtain at
the end of the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make them in the edge of the...
Edge (150 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:4 You shall makeloops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the
edge in the coupling; and likewise you shall make in the edge of the curtain...
Uttermost (48 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:4 And thou shalt makeloops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from
the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost...
Coupleth (2 Occurrences)
... Exodus 26:10 And thou shalt make fiftyloops on the edge of the one curtain that
is outmost in the coupling, and fiftyloops in the edge of the curtain which...
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