Curtains of Goat’s Hair

The next covering, which was placed over these curtains, was the “curtains of goats’ hair.” This covering also points to Christ. It takes all the types and shadows, yes, the whole Scripture, to tell the wonders of that blessed Person; and from God’s Word the believer may ever be learning more of Him. But while the Spirit unfolds these “wondrous things” to those who “seek His face,” when we shall see Him, with rapturous hearts we shall exclaim, “The half hath not been told.” His greatness and worth far exceed that of any other human being; He is the incomparable One. As we trace His glories and perfections in these remarkable types, as we follow Him in His lowly path on earth, as by faith we gaze upon His face in which the glory of God is now shining, our hearts echo the refrain, “Thou art fairer than the children of men.”
In the goats’ hair covering, our thoughts are turned to the prophets whose rough garments of hair marked them as such, in their path of separation (Zech. 13:4; Matt. 3:4). The One who is Prophet, Priest and King may here be seen in His path of complete separation from evil.