Exodus 40:25

25 He lit the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moshe.

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 set the bread in order on it before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moshe.

24 He put the menorah in the tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the side of the tent southward.

25 He lit the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moshe.

26 He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil;

27 and he burnt incense of sweet spices on it, as the LORD commanded Moshe.