Symbolism of Tabernacle Items
- Candlestick (with seven lamps): The Light of Christ and the Holy Ghost
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Table of shewbread: The Savior’s body (similar to the symbolic meaning of the sacrament)
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Altar of sacrifice: Giving ourselves completely to God, giving up sin, and relying on the great and last sacrifice of the Atonement of Jesus Christ
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Altar of incense: Prayer (we can approach God through prayer)
- Laver (basin of water): Cleansing, such as through repentance and baptism
