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Exodus 40

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 40 of 40

1 And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,

2 On the first day of the month, on the first of the month, you shall raise up the tent of the tabernacle of the congregation.

3 And you shall put there the ark of testimony. And you shall cover the ark with the veil.

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Chapter Summary

1 The tabernacle is commanded to be raised, 9 and anointed. 13 Aaron and his sons to be sanctified. 16 Moses performs all things ac-cordingly. 34 A cloud covers the tabernacle.

Key Hebrew Words

מִשְׁכָּן tabernacle, dwelling-place H4908 · TWOT 2387c
מָשַׁח anoint H4886 · TWOT 1255
קָדַשׁ sanctify, set apart H6942 · TWOT 1990
עָנָן cloud H6051 · TWOT 1655a
כָּבוֹד glory H3519 · TWOT 943e
אֲרוֹן ark H727 · TWOT 166a

People & Context

Moses

Raises up the tabernacle and arranges every part exactly as Jehovah commanded

Jehovah

Commands the setup, then fills the finished tabernacle with His glory and cloud

Aaron

Clothed in the holy garments, anointed and consecrated to serve as priest

Timeline

Command to Erect Tabernacle

God commands Moses to set up Tabernacle on first day of first month of second year, arrange furniture, anoint and consecrate everything.

Exodus 40:1-11
Consecration of Priests

Aaron and sons brought to door, washed with water, clothed in holy garments, anointed, and consecrated to serve as priests in everlasting priesthood.

Exodus 40:12-15
Tabernacle Raised

On first day of first month of second year, Tabernacle raised. Moses sets up sockets, boards, bars, pillars, spreads tent and coverings.

Exodus 40:16-19

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