Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

Bible References

General references

Exodus 26:31
"You are to make a special curtain of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine twisted linen; it is to be made with cherubim, the work of an artistic designer.
Exodus 40:20
He took the testimony and put it in the ark, attached the poles to the ark, and then put the atonement lid on the ark.
Leviticus 16:2
and the Lord said to Moses: "Tell Aaron your brother that he must not enter at any time into the holy place inside the veil-canopy in front of the atonement plate that is on the ark so that he may not die, for I will appear in the cloud over the atonement plate.
2 Chronicles 3:8
He made the most holy place; its length was 30 feet, corresponding to the width of the temple, and its width 30 feet. He plated it with 600 talents of fine gold.
Matthew 27:51
Just then the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks were split apart.
Luke 23:45
because the sun's light failed. The temple curtain was torn in two.
Hebrews 4:14
Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.
Hebrews 6:19
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, sure and steadfast, which reaches inside behind the curtain,
Hebrews 9:3
And after the second curtain there was a tent called the holy of holies.
Hebrews 10:19
Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,

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