Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version See that you make them according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. New Living Translation “Be sure that you make everything according to the pattern I have shown you here on the mountain. English Standard Version And see that you make them after the pattern for them, which is being shown you on the mountain. Berean Standard Bible See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Berean Literal Bible And see and make according to their pattern that you are being shown on the mountain. King James Bible And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. New King James Version And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain. New American Standard Bible See that you make them by the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain. NASB 1995 “See that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain. NASB 1977 “And see that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain. Legacy Standard Bible And see that you make them after the pattern for them, which was shown to you on the mountain. Amplified Bible See that you make them [exactly] after their pattern which was shown to you on the mountain. Berean Annotated Bible See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain <Heb 8:5>. Christian Standard Bible Be careful to make them according to the pattern you have been shown on the mountain. Holman Christian Standard Bible Be careful to make them according to the pattern you have been shown on the mountain.” American Standard Version And see that thou make them after their pattern, which hath been showed thee in the mount. Contemporary English Version and they must be made according to the pattern I showed you on the mountain. English Revised Version And see that thou make them after their pattern, which hath been shewed thee in the mount. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be sure to make them according to the plans you were shown on the mountain." Good News Translation Take care to make them according to the plan that I showed you on the mountain. International Standard Version Now see that you make them according to the pattern for them which you are being shown on the mountain." NET Bible Now be sure to make them according to the pattern you were shown on the mountain. New Heart English Bible See that you make them after their pattern, which has been shown to you on the mountain. Webster's Bible Translation And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shown thee on the mount. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSee to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. World English Bible See that you make them after their pattern, which has been shown to you on the mountain. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow see and make [them] by their pattern which you are shown on the mountain.” Berean Literal Bible And see and make according to their pattern that you are being shown on the mountain. Young's Literal Translation And see thou and do them by their pattern which thou art shewn in the mount. Smith's Literal Translation And see, and make in their pattern which thou wert seeing in the mountain. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLook and make it according to the pattern, that was shewn thee in the mount. Catholic Public Domain Version Observe, and then make it according to the example that was shown to you on the mountain.” New American Bible See that you make them according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. New Revised Standard Version And see that you make them according to the pattern for them, which is being shown you on the mountain. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd see that you make them after the same pattern which I have shown you on the mountain. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And see and make it in this likeness that I show to you in the mountain. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And see that thou make them after their pattern, which is being shown thee in the mount. Brenton Septuagint Translation See, thou shalt make them according to the pattern shewed thee in the mount. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Golden Lampstand…39The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold. 40See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Cross References See to it Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. that you make everything Exodus 36:1 “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” Exodus 39:42-43 The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. according to the pattern Hebrews 8:5 The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” Acts 7:44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. shown you Exodus 26:30 So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. Numbers 8:4 This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses. on the mountain. Exodus 24:12 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and stay here, so that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commandments I have written for their instruction.” Deuteronomy 9:9-10 When I went up on the mountain to receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant that the LORD made with you, I stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights. I ate no bread and drank no water. / Then the LORD gave me the two stone tablets, inscribed by the finger of God with the exact words that the LORD spoke to you out of the fire on the mountain on the day of the assembly. Hebrews 9:23-24 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Hebrews 10:1 For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. John 5:46 If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. 1 Chronicles 28:19 “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” Ezekiel 43:10-11 As for you, son of man, describe the temple to the people of Israel, so that they may be ashamed of their iniquities. Let them measure the plan, / and if they are ashamed of all they have done, then make known to them the design of the temple—its arrangement and its exits and entrances—its whole design along with all its statutes, forms, and laws. Write it down in their sight, so that they may keep its complete design and all its statutes and may carry them out. Treasury of Scripture And look that you make them after their pattern, which was showed you in the mount. that thou make Exodus 26:30 And thou shalt rear up the tabernacle according to the fashion thereof which was shewed thee in the mount. Exodus 39:42,43 According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work… Numbers 8:4 And this work of the candlestick was of beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, was beaten work: according unto the pattern which the LORD had shewed Moses, so he made the candlestick. was shewed thee in the mount. Jump to Previous Design Mount Mountain Pattern Shewn Showed ShownJump to Next Design Mount Mountain Pattern Shewn Showed ShownExodus 25 1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle10. The dimensions of the ark 17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim 23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof 31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof See to it This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience and precision in following God's instructions. It reflects the seriousness with which God views His commands, highlighting the need for careful attention to detail in spiritual matters. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of obedience to God's will, as seen in Deuteronomy 5:32, where the Israelites are instructed to follow God's commands exactly. that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to receive the Law on Mount Sinai. 2. Mount Sinai The mountain where God revealed Himself to Moses and provided the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle. 3. The Tabernacle A portable sanctuary that served as the dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Teaching Points Divine BlueprintGod provides specific instructions for His people, emphasizing the importance of obedience and attention to detail in our spiritual lives. Faithfulness in Following God's Plan Just as Moses was faithful in following God's pattern, we are called to adhere to God's Word and His plans for our lives. Symbolism of the Tabernacle The Tabernacle serves as a symbol of God's presence and His desire to dwell among His people, reminding us of the importance of creating space for God in our lives. Heavenly Realities The earthly Tabernacle points to greater heavenly realities, encouraging us to focus on eternal truths and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Christ. Community Worship The construction of the Tabernacle was a communal effort, teaching us the value of working together in unity to fulfill God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 25:40?2. How does Exodus 25:40 emphasize the importance of following God's detailed instructions? 3. What does "pattern shown to you on the mountain" reveal about divine guidance? 4. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Exodus 25:40 today? 5. In what ways does Exodus 25:40 connect to Hebrews 8:5 about heavenly patterns? 6. How does following God's blueprint in Exodus 25:40 strengthen our faith journey? 7. How does Exodus 25:40 emphasize the importance of divine instruction in religious practice? 8. What does Exodus 25:40 reveal about God's expectations for worship and obedience? 9. How does the command in Exodus 25:40 relate to the concept of divine perfection? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 25? 11. What are the three biblical tabernacles? 12. In Zechariah 3, how do we reconcile the supernatural scene of a heavenly court with historical or archaeological evidence about Israel’s priesthood? 13. How could Elijah survive 40 days and 40 nights on a single meal with no mention of additional nourishment? (1 Kings 19:8) 14. Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies? What Does Exodus 25:40 Mean See to it“See to it” carries the force of an urgent divine command. • God is personally addressing Moses (Exodus 25:1, 25:9), underscoring that obedience is non-negotiable. • Similar divine imperatives appear in Deuteronomy 5:32 and Joshua 1:7, where the Lord insists that His servants “be careful” to do all He says. • The phrase reminds us that God’s instructions are never casual suggestions; they flow from His holiness and authority (Leviticus 19:2). that you make everything The Lord requires Moses to construct every item—not just the Ark or the altar, but “everything.” • Exodus 25–30 details furniture, coverings, garments, oil, incense; nothing is left to personal imagination. • James 2:10 illustrates that partial obedience is disobedience; missing one point breaks the whole law. • 1 Samuel 15:22–23 shows the danger of selective obedience when Saul lost the kingdom for failing to carry out every detail. according to the pattern A specific, heavenly blueprint underlies the tabernacle. • Exodus 25:9, 26:30 repeat this phrase, highlighting divine intentionality. • Hebrews 8:5 states that the earthly sanctuary is a “copy and shadow” of heavenly realities. • God determines acceptable worship; humans may not redesign it (Leviticus 10:1–3, Nadab and Abihu’s “strange fire”). • The pattern guards doctrinal purity by picturing redemption through Christ—e.g., the mercy seat foreshadowing Jesus as propitiation (Romans 3:25). shown you on the mountain Moses received this revelation in the cloud-covered summit of Sinai (Exodus 24:15–18). • The mountain setting signifies separation unto God, paralleling later revelations: Elijah on Horeb (1 Kings 19:8–13) and Jesus at the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–5). • God unveils truth progressively; after meeting Him in salvation (the Exodus), His people learn His ways (the tabernacle). • 1 Chronicles 28:11–19 shows David receiving a comparable God-given plan for the temple, reinforcing that true worship originates from divine disclosure, not human creativity. summary Exodus 25:40 calls for vigilant, comprehensive obedience to a divinely revealed blueprint. Every detail of tabernacle worship had to mirror the heavenly pattern God showed Moses on Sinai, foreshadowing Christ and preserving the purity of worship. The verse reminds believers today that honoring God means submitting fully to His word, trusting that His revealed pattern is perfect and sufficient. (40) After their pattern.--Comp, Exodus 25:9.Verse 40. - Their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. Compare ver. 9, and the comment ad loc. It would seem from this passage that the "patterns" were shown to Moses first, and the directions as to the making given afterwards. |
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