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In Hebrew mishkan denotes "God's dwelling." What word was used to translate it in the King James Bible?



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Answer: tabernacle

The mishkan or tabernacle was God's portable sanctuary as described in Exodus.

Exodus 25:9 (KJV) - According to all that I show thee, after the pattern of the tabernacle , and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make it.


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