the Mormon temple
"After months of planning, the congregation finally broke ground on the new tabernacle that would house their weekly services."
(Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus
"The priests carefully arranged the sacred vessels inside the tabernacle before leading it out from Shiloh."
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
"The small wooden tabernacle in our neighborhood serves as the temporary home for our growing Jewish congregation until we can build a permanent synagogue."
Any temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth.
"The hikers set up their makeshift tabernacle on the ridge to take shelter from the sudden storm."
To dwell; to abide for a time.
"The nomadic tribe gathered around their portable sanctuary, knowing they would only tabernacle in that valley until the grazing lands ran dry."