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Exodus 40

Exodus 40:26

Setting Up the Tabernacle · Exodus 40:1–33
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Translations

Modern
Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,
Traditional
And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail:
Literal
And he put the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting before the face of the veil.
Latin
Posuit et altare aureum sub tecto testimonii contra velum,

Original

Hebrew
English
Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,

Notes

Exodus 40:1–33

  • The report on setting up the Tent of Meeting starts with the Lord's commands (40:1–15). It continues with how Moses obeyed those commands (40:16–33).

  • The repeated statement that "Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded" (40:16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 32) strongly contrasts with Aaron’s self-serving statement in 32:22–24. God wants to share his presence with us, but his holiness requires us to give up our own efforts to secure his presence and gifts.

Parallels

Acts 7:44–47 Hebrews 9:1–10

Glossary

Bathe, Bathing Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Tabernacle Temple

Topics

Altar of Incense: Location of Altar of Incense: Placed Before the Vail in the Outer Sanctuary Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Tabernacle First Set Up Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Worship of God Celebrated During Tabernacle: Called The: Tabernacle of the Congregation Tabernacle: The Holy Place of Tabernacle: The Table of Show-Bread, the Golden Candlestick, and The Types of Christ: Golden Altar