Exodus 40:7

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

Exodus 40:7 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
7 And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.
English Standard Version (ESV)
7 and place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.
New Living Translation (NLT)
7 Set the washbasin between the Tabernacle and the altar, and fill it with water.
The Message Bible (MSG)
7 "Place the Washbasin between the Tent of Meeting and the Altar and fill it with water.
American Standard Version (ASV)
7 And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and shalt put water therein.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
7 Put the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
7 Place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
7 Place the large bowl between the Tent of Meeting and the altar. Put water in the bowl.

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 of incense in front of the ark of the covenant law and put the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.
6 “Place 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 Set up the courtyard around it and put the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard.
9 “Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it and all its furnishings, and it will be holy.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 30; Exodus 30:18
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