The building materials of the Tabernacle and Temple, such as copper, silver, and gold gave many prophetic clues as to the future relationship between Christ and His Church

Copper specifically made up the front entrances of both the Tabernacle and Temple, most of the ministerial utensils and tools, the laver where the priests washed their hands and feet, and the altar where sacrifices were offered in the Outer Courtyard.

Copper’s chemical properties and red hue made it a symbol of Judgment, but also helped cleanse whatever it touched, mirroring how Christ’s Blood would cleanse us of unrighteousness, and allow us to enter into a closer relationship with G3D.