tabernacle — a portable sanctuary or tent used as a place of worship, especially by the Israelites in the wilderness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a portable sanctuary or tent used as a place of worship, especially by the Israelites in the wilderness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæbərˌnækəl/
Example Sentences
- The desert tabernacle was so portable that even the camels were jealous of its mobility.
- The ancient Israelites carried their tabernacle through the wilderness for 40 years.
- Our local tabernacle has Wi-Fi, proving that even holy places need to stay connected.
tabernacle
NOUN[/ˈtæbərˌnækəl/]
a portable sanctuary or tent used as a place of worship, especially by the Israelites in the wilderness
Portable sanctuary in the wilderness
Every obstacle becomes a miracle at the tabernacle!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin tabernaculum, a diminutive form of taberna meaning 'inn, hut, or tent'. Originally referring to the command tent used by Roman military generals, the term later acquired religious significance and came to denote a place of worship or sacred dwelling.
Breakdown
taberna (tent, hut) + -culum (diminutive suffix) = tabernaculum (small tent), which evolved into the English tabernacle through Old French intermediary forms.
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📝Examples
“The desert tabernacle was so portable that even the camels were jealous of its mobility.”
“The ancient Israelites carried their tabernacle through the wilderness for 40 years.”
“Our local tabernacle has Wi-Fi, proving that even holy places need to stay connected.”
“The golden tabernacle gleamed in the morning sunlight.”
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