Exodus 40:7

7 Place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.

Exodus 40:7 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 40:7

And thou shall set the laver
As is directed in ( Exodus 30:18 ) (See Gill on Exodus 30:18).

Exodus 40:7 In-Context

5 Place the gold altar for incense in front of the ark of the testimony. Put up the screen for the entrance to the tabernacle.

6 Position the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting.

7 Place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.

8 Assemble the surrounding courtyard and hang the screen for the gate of the courtyard.

9 "Take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings so that it will be holy.