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AMIABLE

Temple & Tabernacle • Old Testament
Amiable here means lovely, dear, or beloved, not merely pleasant in personality. The term describes the beauty of God’s tabernacles or dwelling places.
Biblical Usage
The word describes the tabernacles of the Lord. The plural refers to the subdivisions and appurtenances of the sanctuary, which were regarded as lovely or beloved.