Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They washed whenever they entered the tent of meeting or approached the altar, as the LORD commanded Moses. New Living Translation Whenever they approached the altar and entered the Tabernacle, they washed themselves, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. English Standard Version When they went into the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, as the LORD commanded Moses. Berean Standard Bible They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. King James Bible When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses. New King James Version Whenever they went into the tabernacle of meeting, and when they came near the altar, they washed, as the LORD had commanded Moses. New American Standard Bible When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1995 When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1977 When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Legacy Standard Bible When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. Amplified Bible When they entered the Tent of Meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD commanded Moses. Christian Standard Bible They washed whenever they came to the tent of meeting and approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Holman Christian Standard Bible They washed whenever they came to the tent of meeting and approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. American Standard Version when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses. Contemporary English Version In fact, they washed each time before entering the tent or offering sacrifices at the altar. These things were done exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses. English Revised Version when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed: as the LORD commanded Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation They would wash whenever they went into the tent of meeting or whenever they approached the altar. Moses followed the LORD's instructions. Good News Translation whenever they went into the Tent or to the altar, just as the LORD had commanded. International Standard Version When they entered the Tent of Meeting and approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded him. NET Bible Whenever they entered the tent of meeting, and whenever they approached the altar, they would wash, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. New Heart English Bible When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as the LORD commanded Moses. Webster's Bible Translation When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. World English Bible When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as Yahweh commanded Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionin their going into the Tent of Meeting, and in their drawing near to the altar, they wash, as YHWH has commanded Moses. Young's Literal Translation in their going in unto the tent of meeting, and in their drawing near unto the altar, they wash, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. Smith's Literal Translation In their going into the tent of appointment, and in their drawing near to the altar, they will wash; as Jehovah commanded Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen they went into the tabernacle of the covenant, and went to the altar, as the Lord had commanded Moses. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible for they washed themselves whenever they went into the tent of meeting or approached the altar, as the LORD had commanded Moses. New Revised Standard Version When they went into the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed; as the LORD had commanded Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated When entering the Tabernacle of Time, and when they came to the altar, they washed as LORD JEHOVAH had commanded Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they should wash; as the LORD commanded Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Setting Up the Tabernacle…31and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet. 32They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 33And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.… Cross References Leviticus 8:6 Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. Leviticus 16:4 He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them. Numbers 8:7 This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. Numbers 19:7 Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening. Psalm 26:6 I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD, Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity. John 13:10 Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.” John 15:3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’ Romans 6:3-4 Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. 1 Corinthians 6:11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Treasury of Scripture When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses. as the Lord Exodus 40:19 Exodus 30:19,20 Psalm 73:19 Jump to Previous Altar Approached Commanded Congregation Drawing Entered Meeting Moses Orders Tent Wash Washed WheneverJump to Next Altar Approached Commanded Congregation Drawing Entered Meeting Moses Orders Tent Wash Washed WheneverExodus 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 They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting The act of washing symbolizes purification and sanctification, essential for approaching a holy God. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and God's dwelling among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This washing ritual underscores the importance of cleanliness and purity in worship, reflecting the holiness required to enter God's presence. The priests, specifically Aaron and his sons, were required to wash their hands and feet, signifying the need for spiritual cleanliness. This practice foreshadows the New Testament emphasis on inner purity and the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice (Hebrews 10:22). or approached the altar just as the LORD had commanded Moses Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and to receive the Law, including the instructions for the Tabernacle. 2. Aaron and his sons The first priests of Israel, appointed by God to serve in the Tabernacle and perform the rituals and sacrifices. 3. Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, this was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where He would meet with Moses and the priests. 4. The Altar A sacred place where sacrifices were made to God, symbolizing atonement and worship. 5. The LORD's Command The divine instructions given to Moses regarding the construction and use of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the requirement for ceremonial washing. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe priests' washing was an act of obedience to God's command. Our lives should reflect a commitment to follow God's instructions as revealed in Scripture. Spiritual Cleansing Just as the priests needed physical cleansing, we require spiritual cleansing through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Approaching God with Reverence The washing before entering the Tent of Meeting signifies the need to approach God with reverence and purity, recognizing His holiness. Symbolism of Water Water symbolizes purification and renewal. In the New Testament, baptism represents the believer's cleansing and new life in Christ. Role of the Priesthood The priesthood in the Old Testament points to the priesthood of all believers in Christ, who are called to live holy lives and offer spiritual sacrifices. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines? Exodus 40:34-35 - Does the cloud covering and visible divine presence have any credible explanation, or does this detail conflict with natural laws? In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense? What was the purpose of the bronze laver? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They washedיִרְחָ֑צוּ (yir·ḥā·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe whenever they entered בְּבֹאָ֞ם (bə·ḇō·’ām) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the Tent אֹ֣הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֗ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting or approached וּבְקָרְבָתָ֛ם (ū·ḇə·qā·rə·ḇā·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach the altar, הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Exodus 40:32 NIVExodus 40:32 NLT Exodus 40:32 ESV Exodus 40:32 NASB Exodus 40:32 KJV Exodus 40:32 BibleApps.com Exodus 40:32 Biblia Paralela Exodus 40:32 Chinese Bible Exodus 40:32 French Bible Exodus 40:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 40:32 When they went into the Tent (Exo. 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