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The term "stacked" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of stacking or arranging items in an orderly manner can be inferred from various biblical narratives and instructions, particularly those related to the construction of sacred spaces, offerings, and the organization of the Israelite community.
Tabernacle and Temple ArrangementsIn the construction of the Tabernacle, as described in the book of Exodus, there is a clear emphasis on order and precision. The Israelites were instructed to follow specific guidelines for the arrangement of the Tabernacle's furnishings. For instance, the bread of the Presence was to be set on the table in two stacks, six loaves in each stack, as a perpetual offering before the Lord (
Exodus 25:30;
Leviticus 24:5-8). This careful arrangement signifies the importance of order and reverence in worship.
Offerings and SacrificesThe concept of stacking can also be seen in the context of offerings and sacrifices. In Leviticus, the priests were instructed on how to arrange the wood on the altar and how to lay the parts of the burnt offering in a specific order (
Leviticus 1:7-8). This meticulous arrangement underscores the importance of following God's commands precisely and the need for order in sacrificial practices.
Organization of the Israelite CampThe Israelites' encampment in the wilderness was another example of divine order. The tribes were arranged around the Tabernacle in a specific formation, as detailed in the book of Numbers (
Numbers 2:1-34). This arrangement ensured that the community was organized and that the presence of God, symbolized by the Tabernacle, was at the center of their lives.
Symbolism of Order and StructureThe concept of stacking or arranging in an orderly manner can be seen as a reflection of God's nature. The Bible often portrays God as a God of order, not chaos (
1 Corinthians 14:33). The structured arrangements in worship and community life serve as a reminder of the divine order that God desires for His people.
Practical ApplicationsIn a broader sense, the principle of stacking or organizing can be applied to various aspects of Christian life. Believers are encouraged to live orderly lives, prioritizing their relationship with God and aligning their actions with biblical principles. This can be seen in the exhortation to do everything "decently and in order" (
1 Corinthians 14:40).
While the term "stacked" may not be directly mentioned in Scripture, the underlying principles of order, arrangement, and structure are woven throughout the biblical narrative, reflecting the character of God and His desire for His people to live in harmony with His divine order.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(
imp. & p. p.) of Stack.
Strong's Hebrew
1430a. gadish -- a heap, stack... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a heap, stack NASB Word Usage grain
(1), shocks (1),
stacked (1). 1430, 1430a. gadish. 1430b . Strong's Numbers.
Library
Begins Preaching at Beech Grove. Debates with Elder Hiner. Amusing...
... that place. They made a perfect wagon load. He obtained a long table, like
a carpenter's bench, andstacked them up on it. I soon...
Greek and Jew
... Against an opposite wall built at full length of the hall, was a pigeonholed case,
which wasstacked with brass cylinders. This was the library of the Greek....
Strengthened with Might
... He lets us come into the vaults, as it were, where in piles and masses the ingots
of uncoined and uncounted gold are stored andstacked; and He says, 'Take as...
Under Ban of the Ritual
... The pillars ofstacked ware flanking the fronts of pottery shops were in a constant
state of wreckage and reconstruction; the stalls of fruiterers perfumed the...
The Census and the Journey of the Holy Family
... The passage into the cave was narrow, for it was full of bundles of straw like rushes,
stacked against the walls with brown mats hanging over them....
Thesaurus
Stacked (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Stack. Multi-Version Concordance
Stacked (1 Occurrence). Exodus 22:6 If fire break out, and
...Stack (1 Occurrence)
Coal (7 Occurrences)
... On this the wood, to be converted into charcoal, is carefullystacked in a
dome-shaped structure, leaving an open space in the middle for fine kindlings....
Stacking (1 Occurrence)
Hack (1 Occurrence)
... a grating in a mill race, etc. 2. (n.) Unburned brick or tile,stacked
up for drying. 3. (vt) To cut irregularly, without skill...
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