Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Veil?

19 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Veil in the Bible

Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about veil. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential character & virtues topic.

19
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
7
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Veil

  1. 1
    Genesis 24:65
    For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 38:14
    And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 38:19
    And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.
    KJV
  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    Exodus 34:33
    And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 34:35
    And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Exodus 35:12
    The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,
    KJV
  8. 8
    Exodus 39:34
    And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the vail of the covering,
    KJV
  9. 9
    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
  10. 10
    Leviticus 16:2
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.
    KJV

Subtopics of Veil

Worn
By Rebekah
By Tamar
By Moses, to screen his face when he descended from Mount Sinai
2. A covering for the ark
4. Figurative
5. A facial covering:

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Veil? (12 Verses)

For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.
And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim
And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.
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:
And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.
And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses' face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
The ark, and the staves thereof, with the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,
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 the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.
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:
And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations. destroy: Heb. swallow up cast: Heb. covered

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Veil? (7 Verses)

Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
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 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 ;
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, boldness: or, liberty
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 Veil

  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 veil. 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 veil 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 veil 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 veil needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about veil 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 veil, 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 veil?
Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about veil. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential character & virtues topic. The Bible contains 19 key verses about veil spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about veil are there?
There are 19 key Bible verses about veil compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about veil?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about veil is Genesis 24:65 — "For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she too..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about veil?
Veil is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 19 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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