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# curtain, curtains
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## Definition:
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In the Bible, the term "curtain" refers to a very thick, heavy piece of material used in the making of the tabernacle and the temple.
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* The tabernacle was built using four layers of curtains for the top and sides. These curtain coverings were made of cloth or animal skins.
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* Cloth curtains were also used to form a wall surrounding the tabernacle courtyard. These curtains were made out of "linen" which was a kind of cloth made out of the flax plant.
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* In both the tabernacle and temple building, a thick cloth curtain hung between the holy place and the most holy place. It was this curtain that was miraculously torn into two parts when Jesus died.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Since modern-day curtains are very different from the curtains used in the Bible, it may be more clear to use a different word or to add words that describe the curtains.
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* Depending on the context, ways to translate this term could include, "curtain covering" or "covering" or "piece of thick cloth" or "animal skin covering" or "hanging piece of cloth."
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(See also: [holy place](../kt/holyplace.md), [tabernacle](../kt/tabernacle.md), [temple](../kt/temple.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Hebrews 10:20](rc://en/tn/help/heb/10/20)
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* [Leviticus 04:17](rc://en/tn/help/lev/04/17)
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* [Luke 23:45](rc://en/tn/help/luk/23/45)
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* [Matthew 27:51](rc://en/tn/help/mat/27/51)
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* [Numbers 04:05](rc://en/tn/help/num/04/05)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1852, H3407, H4539, H6532, H7050, G2665
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