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Exodus 40

Exodus 40:4

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

Modern
Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.
Traditional
And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.
Literal
And you shall bring in the table, and you shall arrange its arrangement, and you shall bring in the lampstand, and you shall set up its lamps.
Latin
…et illata mensa, pones super eam quæ rite præcepta sunt. Candelabrum stabit cum lucernis suis,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.

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

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

Topics

Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Tabernacle First Set Up