Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and altar and put up the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard. And so Moses finished the work. New Living Translation Then he hung the curtains forming the courtyard around the Tabernacle and the altar. And he set up the curtain at the entrance of the courtyard. So at last Moses finished the work. English Standard Version And he erected the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Berean Standard Bible And 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. King James Bible And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work. New King James Version And he raised up the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the screen of the court gate. So Moses finished the work. New American Standard Bible And he erected the courtyard all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the curtain for the gate of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. NASB 1995 He erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the veil for the gateway of the court. Thus Moses finished the work. NASB 1977 And he erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung up the veil for the gateway of the court. Thus Moses finished the work. Legacy Standard Bible He erected the court all around the tabernacle and the altar, and he put up the screen for the gateway of the court. Thus Moses finished the work. Amplified Bible And he erected the courtyard all around the tabernacle and the altar, and hung the screen (curtain) at the gateway of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. Christian Standard Bible Next Moses set up the surrounding courtyard for the tabernacle and the altar and hung a screen for the gate of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. Holman Christian Standard Bible Next Moses set up the surrounding courtyard for the tabernacle and the altar and hung a screen for the gate of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. American Standard Version And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Contemporary English Version Finally, Moses had the curtains hung around the courtyard and at the entrance. English Revised Version And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. GOD'S WORD® Translation He set up the courtyard around the tent and the altar and put up the screen at the entrance to the courtyard. Finally, Moses finished the work. Good News Translation Moses set up the enclosure around the Tent and the altar and hung the curtain at the entrance of the enclosure. So he finished all the work. International Standard Version He set up the court all around the tent and the altar, and hung up the screen for the gate of the court. And so Moses finished the work. Majority Standard Bible And 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. NET Bible And he set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and put the curtain at the gate of the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. New Heart English Bible He raised up the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Webster's Bible Translation And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court-gate: so Moses finished the work. World English Bible He raised up the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he raises up the court all around the Dwelling Place, and around the altar, and places the covering of the gate of the court; and Moses completes the work. Young's Literal Translation And he raiseth up the court round about the tabernacle, and about the altar, and placeth the covering of the gate of the court; and Moses completeth the work. Smith's Literal Translation And he will raise up the enclosure round about to the dwelling and to the altar, and he will give the covering of the gate of the enclosure: and Moses will finish the work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe set up also the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, drawing the hanging in the entry thereof. After all things were perfected, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Finally, he set up the court around the tabernacle and the altar and hung the curtain at the gate of the court. Thus Moses finished all the work. New Revised Standard Version He set up the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and put up the screen at the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he set up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he set up the courtyard as a circle for the Tabernacle and for the altar and he put the curtain in the gate of the courtyard and Moshe finished the work. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he set up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar; and Moses accomplished all the works. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Setting Up the Tabernacle…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 Hebrews 9:6 When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. Exodus 25:8-9 And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Leviticus 8:10-11 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. Numbers 7:1 On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. Exodus 29:43-46 I will also meet with the Israelites there, and that place will be consecrated by My glory. / So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests. / Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God. ... Ezekiel 43:4-5 and the glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. / Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. 2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” Exodus 39:32 So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Leviticus 9:23-24 Moses and Aaron then entered the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people. / Fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown. 1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? Exodus 35:10-19 Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded: / the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases; / the ark with its poles and mercy seat, and the veil to shield it; ... Treasury of Scripture And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work. up the court Exodus 40:8 And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate. Exodus 27:9-16 And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: … Numbers 1:50 But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle. the tabernacle. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. So Moses Exodus 39:32 Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so did they. 1 Kings 6:9 So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar. Zechariah 4:9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. Jump to Previous Altar Complete Completeth Court Court-Gate Covering Curtain Doorway Entrance Erected Finished Forming Gate Gateway Hanging Hangings House Hung Moses Open Placeth Raised Raiseth Reared Round Screen Space Tabernacle Veil WorkJump to Next Altar Complete Completeth Court Court-Gate Covering Curtain Doorway Entrance Erected Finished Forming Gate Gateway Hanging Hangings House Hung Moses Open Placeth Raised Raiseth Reared Round Screen Space Tabernacle Veil WorkExodus 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 And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar This phrase highlights the completion of the physical structure of the tabernacle, which was central to Israelite worship. The courtyard served as a boundary, separating the sacred space from the common. The tabernacle itself was a portable sanctuary, reflecting God's presence among His people during their wilderness journey. The altar, located in the courtyard, was used for sacrifices, symbolizing atonement and worship. The setting up of the courtyard signifies the establishment of a holy space where God would dwell with His people, fulfilling His promise in Exodus 25:8. This act also prefigures the coming of Christ, who would become the ultimate tabernacle (John 1:14) and the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10). and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard So Moses finished the work Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Moses is the central human figure in the construction of the Tabernacle, following God's detailed instructions. 2. The Tabernacle A portable earthly dwelling place for God among the Israelites. It was meticulously constructed according to divine specifications given to Moses on Mount Sinai. 3. The Courtyard The outer area surrounding the Tabernacle, which included the altar for burnt offerings. It was enclosed by curtains and served as a space for the congregation to gather and worship. 4. The Altar Specifically, the altar of burnt offerings, which was used for sacrifices. It symbolized atonement and reconciliation with God. 5. The Curtain This refers to the entrance to the courtyard, which provided a boundary between the sacred space of the Tabernacle and the outside world. Teaching Points Completion of God's WorkJust as Moses completed the work of the Tabernacle, we are called to faithfully complete the tasks God assigns to us. This requires diligence, obedience, and reliance on God's guidance. God's Presence The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's presence among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence within us. Order and Obedience The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle highlight the importance of order and obedience in our spiritual lives. God is a God of order, and our worship and service should reflect that. Symbolism of the Curtain The curtain represented separation from God due to sin. With Christ's sacrifice, the veil was torn, granting us direct access to God. We should approach Him with confidence and reverence.(33) He reared up the court . . . and set up the hanging.--On the court, see Exodus 27:9-18. For "the hanging" see Exodus 27:16. Verse 33 - He reared up the court, etc., as directed in ver. 8. So Moses finished the work. With the hanging of the curtain at the entrance to the court, the erection of the tabernacle was complete. It was probably not till after this that Moses performed the acts of worship mentioned in the course of the narrative - put water in the laver (ver. 30), offered sacrifice (ver. 29), lighted the lamps (ver. 25), and burnt incense on the golden altar (ver. 26). CHAPTER 40:34-38 |
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