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Adventistische Schriften über: "What is the significance of gold, silver, and ore in the sanctuary?"
Answer
In the construction of the sanctuary, gold generally represented the glorious and beautiful, while silver was a symbol of purity and ore (brass/bronze) was regarded as an emblem of strength. The use of these precious metals was intended to show the people the majesty and dignity of the divine majesty and to point to the spiritual excellence of the truths depicted. At the same time, it is emphasized that one should beware of purely speculative interpretations.
The symbolic significance of the metals in the sanctuary
»Gold is regarded by all peoples as that which is glorious and beautiful. Kings and princes seek it to adorn their palaces or themselves. Silver is seen as a symbol of purity and ore as one of strength. ... Professor Bush says that the use of so much wealth in its construction was "twofold: (1) to impress the spirit of the chosen people with the glory and dignity of the divine majesty; and (2) to convey, through the splendor and brilliance of the external ritual, a hint of the essential and surpassing excellence and glory of the spiritual things that were thereby shaded.«
Original Sources (English)
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