Items of the Bible

Golden altar

Where incense was burned before the Holy of Holies.

God's throne in Israel

A gold-covered chest containing the tablets of the Law; symbol of God's presence.

Bronze serpent of Moses

Lifted up to heal Israel; a type of Christ (John 3:14).

Twelve loaves in the sanctuary

Placed weekly before the Lord.

Passion relic

Placed on Jesus in mockery before crucifixion.

High-priestly garment

Worn by the high priest; contained the Urim and Thummim.

Bronze basin

For priestly washing at the tabernacle.

Bread from heaven

Miraculous food that sustained Israel in the wilderness.

The seven-branched lampstand

Lit continually in the tabernacle and temple.

Shepherd's weapon

With which David felled Goliath.

Rod of God

Used in signs and wonders of the Exodus.

The tent of meeting

Israel's portable sanctuary during the wilderness years.

The Ten Commandments

Stone tablets inscribed by God at Sinai.

Instrument of salvation

On which Jesus died; the symbol of the Christian faith.

Sacred lots

Used by the high priest to discern God's will.