how much do you know "tabernacle"?

smellingdune · 03-15-2005, 11:22 PM

I met "tabernacle" in one of Waley's translated poems and wonder how much you know about this term. As far as i know, it is somewhat related with the Bible.
Thanks a lot.

smoothmoniker · 03-15-2005, 11:29 PM

sure, no problem, we'll do your 10th grade english homework for you ...

lookout123 · 03-16-2005, 12:28 AM

ah, sarcastic SM is present and accounted for. carry on.

Clodfobble · 03-16-2005, 09:43 AM

Well, "tabernacle" is actually the Old English form for the word "tackle," which we all know refers to balls. Substitute "testicles" in place of "tabernacle" in the poem and it should be all clear to you.

smoothmoniker · 03-17-2005, 03:21 PM

although in later mishnah poetry of the 2nd Hillel movement, the old english usage was revised to refer primarily to non-kosher pig testicles, or "gnoshes".

The author was clearly trying to reference the greatest sin in all of judaism - having sex with a hooved animal.

SteveDallas · 03-17-2005, 03:40 PM

Don't listen to these assholes. They're just trying to be obnoxious. But it's OK, there are still some of us who will help somebody out.

"Tabern" is an old English form of "tavern," referring of course to a bar or pub, or possibly an inn depending on context. The "acle" suffix actually dates back to Saxon roots and indicates a woman or something to do with a woman. Therefore, "tabernacle" is usually read as a reference to a "tavern woman," namely a woman of not-so-sterling moral fiber, and most likely a prostitute, though this can be hard to infer from context in many situations.

Etymology is such an interesting pastime.

glatt · 03-17-2005, 03:52 PM

In nautical terms, lonely sailors have taken to calling the box which supports the full girdth of a ship's mast a "tabernacle." The box is synonymous with a tavern woman's vagina, and we all know what the mast represents.

Your poem will probably give you the proper context. Is it a nautical poem?

lookout123 · 03-17-2005, 03:58 PM

Griff · 03-17-2005, 04:09 PM

You pricks! Seriously, just google it kid Taber nacle. It couldn't be more plain, referring only to lawyers from Ontario.

lookout123 · 03-17-2005, 04:28 PM

stop it! my assistant just asked why i was laughing out loud.

i told her to shut up and get back in her cage.

mrnoodle · 03-17-2005, 05:22 PM

all you have to do is look it up in the dictionary. here's a link:

Tabernacle

don't let em get you down kid.

wolf · 03-18-2005, 01:04 AM

This thread reminds me of how much I miss the Cellar Oracle™ ...

SteveDallas · 03-18-2005, 04:41 AM

The Steve Dallas Oracle is still available, though I don't think we ever had more than about 3 questions. I was gonna just kill the address, but I never got around to it.

By the way, what's the prize?

russotto · 03-18-2005, 12:42 PM

Surrender Dorothy!

(this is on topic, but just barely)

03-15-2005, 11:22 PM	#1
smellingdune Neophyte-in-training Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	how much do you know "tabernacle"? I met "tabernacle" in one of Waley's translated poems and wonder how much you know about this term. As far as i know, it is somewhat related with the Bible. Thanks a lot.

03-15-2005, 11:29 PM	#2
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	sure, no problem, we'll do your 10th grade english homework for you ... __________________ to live and die in LA

03-16-2005, 12:28 AM	#3
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	ah, sarcastic SM is present and accounted for. carry on. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

03-17-2005, 03:21 PM	#5
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	although in later mishnah poetry of the 2nd Hillel movement, the old english usage was revised to refer primarily to non-kosher pig testicles, or "gnoshes". The author was clearly trying to reference the greatest sin in all of judaism - having sex with a hooved animal. __________________ to live and die in LA

03-17-2005, 03:58 PM	#8
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	__________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

03-16-2005, 09:43 AM	#4
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Well, "tabernacle" is actually the Old English form for the word "tackle," which we all know refers to balls. Substitute "testicles" in place of "tabernacle" in the poem and it should be all clear to you.

03-17-2005, 03:40 PM	#6
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Don't listen to these assholes. They're just trying to be obnoxious. But it's OK, there are still some of us who will help somebody out. "Tabern" is an old English form of "tavern," referring of course to a bar or pub, or possibly an inn depending on context. The "acle" suffix actually dates back to Saxon roots and indicates a woman or something to do with a woman. Therefore, "tabernacle" is usually read as a reference to a "tavern woman," namely a woman of not-so-sterling moral fiber, and most likely a prostitute, though this can be hard to infer from context in many situations. Etymology is such an interesting pastime.

03-17-2005, 03:52 PM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	In nautical terms, lonely sailors have taken to calling the box which supports the full girdth of a ship's mast a "tabernacle." The box is synonymous with a tavern woman's vagina, and we all know what the mast represents. Your poem will probably give you the proper context. Is it a nautical poem?

03-17-2005, 04:09 PM	#9
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	You pricks! Seriously, just google it kid Taber nacle. It couldn't be more plain, referring only to lawyers from Ontario. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-17-2005, 04:28 PM	#10
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	stop it! my assistant just asked why i was laughing out loud. i told her to shut up and get back in her cage. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

03-17-2005, 05:22 PM	#11
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	all you have to do is look it up in the dictionary. here's a link: Tabernacle don't let em get you down kid. __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

03-18-2005, 01:04 AM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	This thread reminds me of how much I miss the Cellar Oracle™ ... __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

03-18-2005, 04:41 AM	#13
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	The Steve Dallas Oracle is still available, though I don't think we ever had more than about 3 questions. I was gonna just kill the address, but I never got around to it. By the way, what's the prize?

03-18-2005, 12:42 PM	#14
russotto Professor Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,788	Surrender Dorothy! (this is on topic, but just barely)

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