http://www.biblestudyworkshop.org 1 Questions by John C. Sewell Answers to Questions on Exodus 25 28 The form of the Ark, The golden Candlestick, The Curtains and Boards of the Tabernacle, Aaron and his sons are set apart FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH PROPER WORDS 1. The ark was to be made of shittim wood and was to be three feet, nine inches in length, two feet, three inches in breadth and two feet, three inches in height. Exodus 25:10 2. Give the dimensions of the mercy seat: three feet, nine inches, by two feet, three inches. Where was it placed? In the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle. Exodus 25:17 3. The Jews were to look to themselves that they would make the sanctuary, the ark, the table and the candlestick of the materials which was shown them in the pattern. 4. All the curtains were to have one measure. Give the dimensions: Twenty eight cubits by four cubits. (42 feet by 6 feet.) Exodus 26:2 5. The remnant that remained of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remained, was to hang over the backside of the tabernacle. Exodus 26:12
http://www.biblestudyworkshop.org 2 6. A covering for the tent was to be made of ram s skin dyed red, and a covering above of badger skin. Exodus 26:14 7. Thou shalt make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet, and fine twisted linen of cunning work, with cherubims shall it be made. Exodus 26:31 8. For the breadth of the court on the west side shall be hangings of fifty cubits; their pillars ten, and their sockets ten. Exodus 27:12 9. The length of the court was one hundred cubits, the breadth fifty cubits and the height five cubits of fine twisted linen and their sockets of brass. Exodus 27:18 10. Moses was to command the Israelites to bring pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always lit as a reminder forever unto their generations. Exodus 27:20 MULTIPLE CHOICE A 1. The ark was to have how many rings on each side? - a) two, b) four, c) six. C 2. The ark was to be transported by means of - a) wheels, b) slides, c) staves. B 3. What was to be set on the table before the Lord always? - a) Passover, b) showbread, c) Lord s supper. C 4. The candlestick of gold was to have how many branches? - a) four, b) five, c) six, d) three. E 5. How many bowls like unto almonds were there to be? - a) three, b) four, c) seven, d) ten, E) neither of the numbers given. Exodus 25:33
http://www.biblestudyworkshop.org 3 A 6. The tabernacle was to be made with how many curtains of fine twined linen? - a) ten, b) eight, c) six. C 7. The curtains were to be of what colors? - a) blue, purple and pink, b) green, red and white, c) blue, purple and scarlet. A 8. Of what material were the curtains to be made that were to be used as a covering upon the tabernacle? - a) goat s hair, b) twined linen, c) cotton. A 9. The Mercy Seat was to be located in the - a) most holy place, b) holy place, c) back of the cherubim. B 10. The vessels, pins and all the service of the tabernacle were made of - a) gold, b) brass, c) silver. Exodus 27:19 TRUE AND FALSE F 1. The ark was to be overlaid with pure gold without but not within. T 2. The two cherubim were to face each other. F 3. The Jews dipped snuff. Give reasons for your answer. Tobacco comes from the plant nicotiana, which is native to North America. It would not have been available in the ancient near east. F 4. Eleazer and Ithamar were the parents of Aaron. T 5. The Urim and Thummim were to be placed in the breastplate of judgment.
http://www.biblestudyworkshop.org 4 T 6. The blue robe of the Ephod was to have a hole in the top of it. T 7. A habergeon is a coat of mail for the breast and neck, like a hauberk, but shorter and lighter. F 8. Aaron was to carry a golden bell with him when he went unto the holy place so that his sound could be heard. F 9. The phrase HOLINESS to the LORD was to be put on scarlet lace and worn on Aaron s forehead. F 10. Cotton breeches were to be made for Aaron to cover his nakedness when he came before the Lord. MATCHING E 1. Breastplate D 2. Ephod A 3. Onyx Stones B 4. Mitre a) That on which the names of the Israelites was engraved. b) The turban or headdress of the high priest, made of fine linen cloth, eight yards long, folded around the head. c) The setting of a jewel, an ornament of gold, especially a brooch or clasp. Also a boil or skin tumor. d) A sacred vestment of linen, sleeveless & divided below armpits, one part covering breast, other the back. Richly embroidered & bound with a girdle.
http://www.biblestudyworkshop.org 5 C 5. Ouches e) Enumerated in the description of the arms of Goliath, a coat of mail. 1 Samuel 17:5; Revelation 9:9, made of leather, brass, iron or even gold. YES AND NO _No 1. Was it permissible to remove the staves from the rings during times of peace? _Yes 2. Was the altar to have horns? _Yes 3. Were Aaron and his sons to wear special garments for glory and beauty? _No 4. If Aaron wore special priestly garments, it gives preachers today the same right to wear distinctive clothing, doesn t it? _No 5. Does the word carbuncle as used in this lesson refer to a boil? If not, to what does it refer? It is referring to a precious stone set in the first row of the breastplate of judgment. Comparison with a stone used today is impossible.