Exodus 40:27

27 (40-24) He set also the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony, over against the veil,

Exodus 40:27 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 40:27

And he burnt sweet incense thereon
Which is another branch of the priestly office exercised by Moses, and which he would never have done had he not had a command from God for it, as follows:

as the Lord commanded Moses;
he commanded Moses indeed to order and direct Aaron to do this, but he being not yet consecrated, Moses, being the Lord's priest, did it.

Exodus 40:27 In-Context

25 (40-22) He set the candlestick also in the tabernacle of the testimony, over against the table on the south side,

26 (40-23) Placing the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

27 (40-24) He set also the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony, over against the veil,

28 (40-25) And burnt upon it the incense of spices, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

29 (40-26) And he put also the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony,