Les Feldick Bible Study

What was on the inside of the tabernacle's linen covering?

The inside of the tabernacle's linen covering displayed beautiful hand-woven linen with blue, purple, red, and white colors. Woven throughout the fabric were cherubim-like angelic beings, not merely embroidered, and one commentary suggested they could be seen from either side.

Les explains that after the wood frame was set up, the inside was the first thing to consider. As one came into the sanctuary, the inside of the tabernacle showed a beautiful hand-woven linen. Woven throughout that linen were the colors blue, purple, red, and white, along with cherubim-like creatures—angelic beings. He emphasizes that these cherubim were woven, not embroidered, and notes that one commentary he read long ago thought they could be seen from either side of the material, because they were woven right into the fabric. This was part of the whole construction where wood covered with gold spoke of Christ's humanity and deity, except the brazen altar, which was covered with brass.