Exodus 40:25

25 and set up the lamps before the Lord, just as the Lord had commanded him.

Exodus 40:25 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 40:25

And he lighted the lamps before the Lord
The seven lamps belonging to it: this, though it was the business of the priests of Aaron, and his sons, yet they not being at present invested with their office, was done by Moses, who in this and several other things mentioned in this chapter officiated as a priest:

as the Lord commanded Moses,
( Exodus 25:37 ) .

Exodus 40:25 In-Context

23 He arranged the bread on it before the Lord, just as the Lord had commanded him.
24 He also put the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
25 and set up the lamps before the Lord, just as the Lord had commanded him.
26 Moses also installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the veil,
27 and burned fragrant incense on it, just as the Lord had commanded him.
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