Les Feldick Bible Study

What number are all the dimensions of the wilderness tabernacle divisible by?

All the dimensions of the wilderness tabernacle are divisible by five. In Scripture the number five represents grace, so even the law and tabernacle worship given to Israel reflect God's grace. This pattern shows grace as the divine attribute behind His dealings with Israel.

Les teaches that every dimension of the wilderness tabernacle is divisible by five. He explains that five in Scripture is the number of grace, so although God was giving Israel the law, the attribute prompting Him to deal with them was still grace. Les illustrates this by asking what prompted God to bring Israel out of slavery, to seek Adam and Eve after disobedience, and to continue with Israel after the golden calf and gross immorality. In every case, the answer is grace. Therefore the tabernacle dimensions, including the linen curtains forming the outer fence, reflect that same grace.