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Taches

Temple & Tabernacle • Old Testament
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Taches were hooks or clasps that connected the curtains of the tabernacle. They helped join the separate curtain sections into the sanctuary’s coverings.

Definition

Taches were hooks or clasps used to connect the curtains of the tabernacle. They formed part of the sanctuary’s system of coverings and helped join separate curtain sections.

Biblical Usage

The taches occur in the instructions and descriptions concerning the tabernacle curtains, including the connections made between the curtain sections and the veil.

Historical Background

They were functional fittings in the tabernacle’s textile construction, serving as fasteners rather than as independent furnishings.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Hooks or clasps by which the tabernacle curtains were connected (Ex. 26:6, 11, 33; 35:11).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tach'-iz.</p><p>See CLASPS.</p>
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