Shemen (bible)
Videos
Shemen is the most commonly used word for oil in the Hebrew scriptures, used around 170 times in a variety of contexts.
Bowls, jars and oil lamps from the Biblical period (Israel Museum)
In 2 Kings 4, Elisha performs a miracle by multiplying a widow's oil.
Tabernacle
Videos
According to the Hebrew Bible, the Tabernacle, also known as the Tent of the Congregation, was the portable earthly dwelling of Yahweh used by the Israelites from the Exodus until the conquest of Cana
Model of the tabernacle in Timna Valley Park, Israel
The tabernacle, engraving from Robert Arnauld d'Andilly's 1683 translation of Josephus.
Tabernacle Tent dimensions according to the Book of Exodus
Tabernacle Tent and Courtyard dimensions according to the Book of Exodus