The veil represents the separation between God and man, which was removed through Jesus' sacrifice.
The veil of the Tabernacle, which separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies, symbolizes the barrier between a holy God and sinful humanity. Only the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year, and he did so with the blood of sacrifices, as outlined in Hebrews 9:7. This arrangement foreshadowed the needed mediation between God and man, ultimately fulfilled in Christ. At His crucifixion, the veil of the Temple was torn from top to bottom, signifying that through Christ’s atoning work, the way to God is now open for all believers. This act displays God’s desire for relationship with humanity and underscores the work of Christ as the perfect mediator, thus inviting us into His presence boldly.
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