Strong’s H6532

פֹרֶכֶת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

poreketh

Pronunciation

pah-ro'-keth

Definition

Veil, Curtain

Meaning

a separatrix, screen

Usage

The term "paroketh" refers to the veil or curtain used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple to separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies). It served as a physical and symbolic barrier between God’s presence and the people, emphasizing the holiness of God and the separation caused by sin.

Bible references

Exodus 26:31;Exodus 26:33;Exodus 26:33;Exodus 26:33;Exodus 26:35;Exodus 27:21;Exodus 30:6;Exodus 35:12;Exodus 36:35;Exodus 38:27;Exodus 39:34;Exodus 40:3;Exodus 40:21;Exodus 40:22;Exodus 40:26;Leviticus 4:6;Leviticus 4:17;Leviticus 16:2;Leviticus 16:12;Leviticus 16:15;Leviticus 21:23;Leviticus 24:3;Numbers 4:5;Numbers 18:7;2 Chronicles 3:14