Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Vail?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Vail in the Bible

Discover 13 Bible verses about vail. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on vail, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

13
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Vail

  1. 1
    Exodus 26:31
    And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 35:12
    The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 36:35
    And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 36:36
    And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 39:34
    And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 40:21
    And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Numbers 4:5
    And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 27:51
    And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
    KJV
  9. 9
    Mark 15:38
    And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Luke 23:45
    And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
    KJV

Subtopics of Vail

1. Hangings used in the tabernacle to separate the Holy of Holies (the Most Holy Place) from the Holy Place
Called the second veil
Ordinances prescribing
Made by Bezaleel and Aholiab
2. A covering for the ark of the covenant
3. Of the temple
Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus
FIGURATIVE

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Vail? (7 Verses)

And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,
And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work.
And he made thereunto four pillars of shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold: their hooks were of gold; and he cast for them four sockets of silver.
And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,
And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.
And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Vail? (6 Verses)

And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;
And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all ;
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; consecrated: or, new made

How to Study What the Bible Says About Vail

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about vail. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about vail and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about vail is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on vail needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about vail with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about vail, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about vail?
Discover 13 Bible verses about vail. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on vail, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 13 key verses about vail spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about vail are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about vail compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about vail?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about vail is Exodus 26:31 — "And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:"
Where in the Bible does it talk about vail?
Vail is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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