Exodus 40:16
New International Version
Moses did everything just as the LORD commanded him.

New Living Translation
Moses proceeded to do everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

English Standard Version
This Moses did; according to all that the LORD commanded him, so he did.

Berean Standard Bible
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

King James Bible
Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.

New King James Version
Thus Moses did; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses did these things; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.

NASB 1995
Thus Moses did; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.

NASB 1977
Thus Moses did; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus Moses did; according to all that Yahweh had commanded him, so he did.

Amplified Bible
Thus Moses did; in accordance with all that the LORD commanded him, so he did.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

American Standard Version
Thus did Moses: according to all that Jehovah commanded him, so did he.

Contemporary English Version
Moses followed the LORD's instructions.

English Revised Version
Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses did everything as the LORD commanded him.

Good News Translation
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded.

International Standard Version
Moses did everything that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.

Majority Standard Bible
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.

NET Bible
This is what Moses did, according to all the LORD had commanded him--so he did.

New Heart English Bible
Moses did so. According to all that the LORD commanded him, so he did.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus did Moses; according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.

World English Bible
Moses did so. According to all that Yahweh commanded him, so he did.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses does according to all that YHWH has commanded him; so he has done.

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses doth according to all that Jehovah hath commanded him; so he hath done.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will do according to all which Jehovah commanded him; so did he.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses did all that the Lord had commanded.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses did all that the Lord had instructed.

New American Bible
Moses did just as the LORD had commanded him.

New Revised Standard Version
Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thus did Moses according to all that the LORD commanded him; so did he.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe did all that LORD JEHOVAH commanded him; he did in this way.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus did Moses; according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses did all things whatsoever the Lord commanded him, so did he.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
15Anoint them just as you anointed their father, so that they may also serve Me as priests. Their anointing will qualify them for a permanent priesthood throughout their generations.” 16Moses did everything just as the LORD had commanded him. 17So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year.…

Cross References
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.

Numbers 1:54
Thus the Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 9:5
and they did so in the Wilderness of Sinai, at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 17:11
So Moses did as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 20:9
So Moses took the staff from the LORD’s presence, just as he had been commanded.

Numbers 27:22
Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation,

Deuteronomy 34:9
Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Joshua 11:15
As the LORD had commanded His servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua. That is what Joshua did, leaving nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses.

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn,

1 Chronicles 22:13
Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

2 Chronicles 30:12
Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.

Nehemiah 8:14
And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month,

Psalm 119:4
You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.

Luke 5:14
“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 17:14
When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed.


Treasury of Scripture

Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.

according

Exodus 40:17-32
And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up…

Exodus 23:21,22
Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him…

Exodus 39:42,43
According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work…

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Moses did everything
The phrase "Moses did everything" underscores the complete obedience and faithfulness of Moses to God's instructions. In Hebrew, the word for "did" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to accomplish, make, or perform. This verb is often used in the context of fulfilling divine commands, highlighting the active role Moses took in executing God's will. Moses' actions serve as a model of obedience for believers, demonstrating that faith is not merely a matter of belief but is also expressed through action. His comprehensive adherence to God's instructions reflects a heart fully surrendered to God's authority.

just as
The phrase "just as" indicates precision and exactness in Moses' obedience. The Hebrew word כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka'asher) can be translated as "according to" or "in the manner of," emphasizing that Moses followed God's commands without deviation. This precision is significant in the context of constructing the Tabernacle, where every detail was divinely ordained. It serves as a reminder that God's instructions are purposeful and that His people are called to follow them with care and attention to detail. This phrase challenges believers to consider the importance of adhering to God's Word with accuracy and faithfulness.

the LORD
The term "the LORD" is a translation of the Hebrew name יְהוָה (YHWH), often rendered as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, signifying His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the context of Exodus, the use of this name highlights God's personal relationship with Israel and His role as the divine lawgiver. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His authority over all creation. For believers, the name Yahweh is a source of comfort and assurance, knowing that the same God who led Israel is actively involved in their lives today.

had commanded him
The phrase "had commanded him" refers to the specific instructions given by God to Moses regarding the construction and arrangement of the Tabernacle. The Hebrew word צִוָּה (tsavah) means to command, order, or charge. This verb is often used in the context of divine directives, emphasizing the authoritative nature of God's words. The commands given to Moses were not mere suggestions but were binding instructions that required obedience. This highlights the importance of recognizing God's Word as authoritative and binding in the life of a believer. It calls Christians to a life of obedience, trusting that God's commands are for their good and His glory.

(16) Thus did Moses.--This verse states generally the fact that Moses carried out the entire series of instructions given him in Exodus 40:2-15, but tells us nothing as to the time at which he carried them out. The passage which follows (Exodus 40:17-33) fixes the performance of the first set of instructions (Exodus 40:2-8) to "the first day of the second year." The narrative of Leviticus 8 shows that the remainder (Exodus 40:9-15) were not put into execution till later.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moses
מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

did
וַיַּ֖עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

everything
כְּ֠כֹל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

just as
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded him.
צִוָּ֧ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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