Exodus 40:22-27

22 1He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil,
23 and arranged the bread on it before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
24 2He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle,
25 3and set up the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
26 4He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil,
27 and burned fragrant incense on it, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:22-27 Meaning and Commentary

\\INTRODUCTION OF EXODUS 40\\

This chapter contains the order for setting up the tabernacle, and
placing the furniture of it where it was the will of God it should be
put, Ex 40:1-8 and for the anointing it, and all its vessels, and
also Aaron and his sons, Ex 40:9-16 all which were accordingly
done, the tabernacle was reared up, and everything was put in its
proper place, Ex 40:16-33 upon which a cloud covered the tent, and
the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle, so that Moses could not
enter; which cloud afterwards was a direction in their journeys, by
night and by day, Ex 40:34-38.

Cross References 4

  • 1. ver. 4; Exodus 26:35
  • 2. Exodus 26:35
  • 3. ver. 4; Exodus 25:37
  • 4. ver. 5; Exodus 30:6, 7
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