Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the curtain New Living Translation He also placed the gold incense altar in the Tabernacle, in the Holy Place in front of the inner curtain. English Standard Version He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil, Berean Standard Bible Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil, King James Bible And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail: New King James Version He put the gold altar in the tabernacle of meeting in front of the veil; New American Standard Bible Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil; NASB 1995 Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil; NASB 1977 Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil; Legacy Standard Bible Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil; Amplified Bible He put the golden altar [of incense] in the Tent of Meeting in front of the veil; Christian Standard Bible Moses installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the curtain, Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses also installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the veil, American Standard Version And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil: Contemporary English Version The gold incense altar was set up in front of the curtain, English Revised Version And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil: GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses put the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the canopy. Good News Translation He put the gold altar in the Tent, in front of the curtain, International Standard Version He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting in front of the curtain Majority Standard Bible Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil, NET Bible And he put the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the curtain, New Heart English Bible He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before the veil; Webster's Bible Translation And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation, before the vail: World English Bible He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before the veil; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he sets the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting, before the veil, Young's Literal Translation And he setteth the golden altar in the tent of meeting, before the vail, Smith's Literal Translation And he will put the altar of gold in the tent of appointment, before the vail. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe set also the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony over against the veil, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He placed the golden altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the veil, New Revised Standard Version He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the curtain, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he put the golden altar in the tabernacle of the congregation in front of the veil; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he stood the altar of gold in the Time Tent before the veil: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he put the golden altar in the tabernacle of witness before the veil; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Setting Up the Tabernacle…25and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. 26Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil, 27and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.… Cross References Hebrews 9:2-4 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Leviticus 24:1-4 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. ... Numbers 8:1-4 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ... 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... Revelation 1:12-13 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. Revelation 4:5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 1:4-9 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. / There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. ... 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Zechariah 4:1-6 Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep. / “What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. / There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” ... 1 Samuel 3:3 Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located. 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Treasury of Scripture And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the veil: Exodus 40:5 And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle. Exodus 30:1-10 And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it… Matthew 23:19 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Jump to Previous Altar Congregation Curtain Front Gold Golden Meeting Moses Placed Tent Vail VeilJump to Next Altar Congregation Curtain Front Gold Golden Meeting Moses Placed Tent Vail VeilExodus 40 1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified 16. Moses performs all things accordingly 34. A cloud covers the tabernacle He placed This phrase indicates an intentional and deliberate action by Moses, following God's precise instructions. The Hebrew root for "placed" is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, set, or appoint. This action signifies obedience and the fulfillment of divine command, emphasizing the importance of following God's directives in worship and life. the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting in front of the veil Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who was instructed by God to set up the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the gold altar. 2. The Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. The Gold Altar Also referred to as the Altar of Incense, it was placed in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God. 4. The Veil A curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) in the Tabernacle, signifying the separation between God and man due to sin. 5. The Israelites The people of God, who were given the law and instructions for worship through Moses. Teaching Points The Significance of WorshipThe placement of the gold altar in front of the veil emphasizes the importance of worship and prayer in approaching God. As believers, we are called to prioritize our relationship with God through regular prayer and worship. The Role of Intercession The altar of incense symbolizes intercession. Just as the incense rose before God, our prayers and intercessions for others are a vital part of our spiritual life and service to God. The Barrier of Sin The veil represents the separation caused by sin. In Christ, the veil is torn, granting us direct access to God. This should encourage us to live in the freedom and grace provided by Jesus' sacrifice. The Holiness of God The careful placement and use of the altar remind us of God's holiness and the reverence we must have in His presence. Our worship should reflect a deep respect and awe for who God is.(26) He put the golden altar . . . Before the vail.--In front of the Ark, the mercy-seat, and the place assigned to the Shechinah (Exodus 25:22), but separated from them by the vail. (Comp. Exodus 30:6.)Verse 26. - The golden altar, or "altar of incense," was placed before the veil - i.e., outside it, in the holy place, midway between the table of shew-bread and the golden candlestick. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Moses placedוַיָּ֛שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set the gold הַזָּהָ֖ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky altar מִזְבַּ֥ח (miz·baḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4196: An altar in the Tent בְּאֹ֣הֶל (bə·’ō·hel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting, מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting in front לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the veil, הַפָּרֹֽכֶת׃ (hap·pā·rō·ḵeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6532: A separatrix, screen Links Exodus 40:26 NIVExodus 40:26 NLT Exodus 40:26 ESV Exodus 40:26 NASB Exodus 40:26 KJV Exodus 40:26 BibleApps.com Exodus 40:26 Biblia Paralela Exodus 40:26 Chinese Bible Exodus 40:26 French Bible Exodus 40:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 40:26 He put the golden altar (Exo. 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