The concept of Veil in Christianity
Synonyms: Mask, Shroud, Cover, Curtain, Cloak, Obscuration, Screen, Covering, Disguise, Shield, Hide, Concealment
In Finnish: Veil; In Dutch: Sluier; In German: Schleier; In Spanish: Velo; In Swedish: Slöja; In Malay: Tudung; In French: Voile; In Finnish: Huntu
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Christian concept of 'Veil'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is used metaphorically to represent the things that hide Peter's sin from himself, which the look tore down.[1] (2) This refers to the barrier in the temple that was torn, indicating a new access to the divine presence through Jesus' death.[2] (3) The text says that 'the veil' that hides the future is a blessing, even though we sometimes grumble at it.[3] (4) The text says that unless He had laid aside His garments of divine glory and majesty, He would have had no human flesh from which to strip the robes, and the scene in the Upper Chamber was but a feeble picture of what had already been done behind the veil.[4] (5) The veil separated the holy of holies from the holy place, and it represented the separation between man and God, embroidered with cherubim symbolizing beauty and life.[5]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This was where the ark's proper place was, but the ends of the staves were visible, and the ark was wrapped in it when carried about.[6] (2) The VEIL was 10 cubits from the back, according to Philo and Josephus, and it was used as to the veil and the tent curtains.[7] (3) This term is used metaphorically to describe the barrier that separates the earthly and the heavenly realms, which the High Priest passed through to reach the presence of God.[8] (4) The veil was rent at the Antitype's death, throwing open the holiest heaven continually to all believers through faith in His sacrifice.[9] (5) This is the distinctive garment worn by the bride, which symbolizes her subjection to her husband, as it covers her entire person.[10]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) The veil is a beautiful portiere, and it is used to divide the dwelling into two parts, similar to the curtains of the dwelling.[11]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) This is something that is to be shined through, as mentioned in the second verse, to connect with a powerful entity.[12]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This is what the person constructed, and it is what is used to conceal the noble things that the gods did.[13] (2) This of the temple was rent at noon, as stated in the text, marking an important event that took place.[14] (3) This is the cloth or covering that women use on their heads.[15] (4) This word also has the veil, and it is the generation of Him whom we preach, and His cross, and all the things that have happened in the history of our Lord.[16] (5) The object in the temple that was rent into two parts, as described in the text.[17]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) This suggests an obstruction or barrier that prevents clear vision or understanding, often in a metaphorical sense.[18]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) A physical barrier that separates the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies, signifying the mysteries concealed from the people.[19]
Gnostic concept of 'Veil'
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) The veils between those of the Left and those of the Right draw themselves aside when the sphere turneth, and certain figures look forth.[20]
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) The veil is what the Aeons will withdraw to the west, to the left, as veils before the eyes, up to the twelfth, and the exterior of the Light-treasure will be revealed, and they will see Heaven from below.[21]