Veil
A word used in the scriptures to mean (1) a divider separating areas of the tabernacle or temple, (2) a symbol for a separation between God and man, (3) a thin cloth worn by people to cover their face or head, or (4) a God-given forgetfulness that blocks people’s memories of the premortal existence.
- The veil divides the holy of holies from the holy place:Ex. 26:33;
- The veil of the temple was rent in twain at the crucifixion of Christ:Matt. 27:51; ( Mark 15:38; Luke 23:45; )
- Now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face:1 Cor. 13:12;
- The dark veil of unbelief was being cast away from his mind:Alma 19:6;
- The brother of Jared could not be kept from beholding within the veil:Ether 3:19; ( Ether 12:19; )
- The veil shall be rent and you shall see me:D&C 67:10; ( D&C 38:8; )
- The veil of the covering of my temple shall be taken off:D&C 101:23;
- The veil was taken from our minds:D&C 110:1;
- A veil of darkness shall cover the earth:Moses 7:61;

