divine words—that is, seven divine acts of creation formed the cosmos, and seven divine words organized the tabernacle.8 Thus, “the tabernacle is portrayed as a reconstruction of God’s good creation.”9 Similarly, the six days of creation, which led to the seventh day of “rest” (Gen. 2:1–3), prefigure the construction of the tabernacle and appointment of Aaron to stand at the altar, which is associated with Sabbath (Ex. 31:12–18). Additionally, God designed the tabernacle to reflect the floral beauty
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