Tabernacled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tabernacled

 

[ ˈtæbərˌnækləd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

religious use

To tabernacle means to dwell in or provide a dwelling place, often in a sacred context. This term originates from the religious practice of constructing a tabernacle, a movable sanctuary used by the Israelites in the desert.

Synonyms

dwell, inhabit, shelter.

Examples of usage

  • The community tabernacled together for the annual festival.
  • He tabernacled in the old church to find peace and solitude.
  • The followers tabernacled in prayer, seeking guidance.
  • They believe the spirit tabernacled among them.

Translations

Translations of the word "tabernacled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tabernaculou

🇮🇳 तंबू में रहना

🇩🇪 in einem Zelt wohnen

🇮🇩 bermukim di tenda

🇺🇦 оселятися в наметі

🇵🇱 mieszkać w namiocie

🇯🇵 テントに住む

🇫🇷 habiter dans une tente

🇪🇸 habitar en una tienda

🇹🇷 çadırda yaşamak

🇰🇷 텐트에 살다

🇸🇦 يعيش في خيمة

🇨🇿 bydlet v stanu

🇸🇰 žiť v stane

🇨🇳 住在帐篷里

🇸🇮 bivati v šotoru

🇮🇸 búa í tjald

🇰🇿 шатырда тұру

🇬🇪 კარავში ცხოვრება

🇦🇿 çadırda yaşamaq

🇲🇽 habitar en una tienda

Etymology

The word 'tabernacled' derives from the Latin 'tabernaculum', which means 'a little tent' or 'a hut'. This term is connected to the Hebrew word 'mishkan', which referred to the portable sanctuary that was constructed by the Israelites as they wandered in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. The tabernacle served as a dwelling place for God among His people, and it was a central symbol of God's presence and guidance. Over time, 'tabernacle' evolved to denote any place of worship or spiritual dwelling, particularly in Christian traditions where the term is used to refer to the altar or sanctuary within a church. Thus, to 'tabernacle' signifies not only a physical dwelling but also a metaphorical sense of living within a sacred space.