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tabernacle

/ˈtæbənækl̩/ /ˈtæbɚnækl̩/

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noun

Zelt, Hütte

Any temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth.

Examples :

"The family set up a simple tabernacle for their weekend camping trip. "

Die Familie errichtete für ihren Wochenendausflug ein einfaches Zelt.

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Zelt, Heiligtum

The portable tent used before the construction of the temple, where the shekinah (presence of God) was believed to dwell.

Examples :

"Before Solomon's Temple was built, the Israelites carried the tabernacle with them as they wandered in the desert, believing it housed God's presence. "

Bevor der Salomonische Tempel gebaut wurde, trugen die Israeliten das Zelt mit sich, als sie in der Wüste umherzogen, in dem Glauben, dass es die Gegenwart Gottes beherbergte.

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Tempel

(by extension) The Jewish Temple at Jerusalem (as continuing the functions of the earlier tabernacle).

Examples :

"After years of pilgrimage, they finally arrived at the tabernacle in Jerusalem to offer their prayers. "

Nach Jahren der Pilgerreise kamen sie endlich im Tempel in Jerusalem an, um ihre Gebete darzubringen.

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Schrein, Tempel

Any portable shrine used in heathen or idolatrous worship.

Examples :

"The ancient tribe's tabernacle was a small, decorated tent used for their religious ceremonies. "

Der Schrein des alten Stammes war ein kleines, dekoriertes Zelt, das für ihre religiösen Zeremonien verwendet wurde.

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Laubhütte, Sukka

A sukkah, the booth or 'tabernacle' used during the Jewish Feast of Sukkot.

Examples :

"During the autumn festival, the family built a beautiful tabernacle in their backyard. "

Während des Herbstfestes baute die Familie eine wunderschöne Laubhütte in ihrem Garten.

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Tabernakel, Sakramentshaus

A small ornamented cupboard or box used for the reserved sacrament of the Eucharist, normally located in an especially prominent place in a Roman Catholic church.

Examples :

"The priest placed the consecrated bread and wine into the ornate tabernacle. "

Der Priester legte das konsekrierte Brot und den Wein in das verzierte Tabernakel.

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Zelt, Heiligtum

A temporary place of worship, especially a tent, for a tent meeting, as with a venue for revival meetings.

Examples :

"The church set up a tabernacle in the park for the summer revival meeting. "

Die Kirche errichtete für das sommerliche Erweckungstreffen ein Zelt im Park.

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Kirche, Gotteshaus

(by extension) Any house of worship; used especially of Mormon churches.

Examples :

"The family attended services at the tabernacle on Sunday. "

Die Familie besuchte am Sonntag die Gottesdienste in der Kirche.

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Behausung, Wohnstätte

Any abode or dwelling place, or especially the human body as the temporary dwelling place of the soul, or life.

Examples :

"The classroom was her temporary tabernacle, a place where she learned and grew. "

Das Klassenzimmer war ihre vorübergehende Behausung, ein Ort, an dem sie lernte und wuchs.

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noun

Klappmastfuß

A hinged device allowing for the easy folding of a mast 90 degrees from perpendicular, as for transporting the boat on a trailer, or passing under a bridge.

Examples :

"We lowered the sailboat's mast using the tabernacle so we could easily pass under the low bridge. "

Wir senkten den Mast des Segelbootes mit dem Klappmastfuß ab, damit wir problemlos unter der niedrigen Brücke hindurchfahren konnten.

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verb

Verweilen, wohnen

To dwell; to abide for a time.

Examples :

"The campers tabernacled in their tents for the duration of the week-long trip. "

Die Camper verweilten während der einwöchigen Reise in ihren Zelten.

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