Exodus 40:1-13 ▼

1 The LORD spoke to Moses:

2 |On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tent of the Tent of Meeting.

3 You are to put the Ark of the Testimony there, and screen off the ark with the curtain.

4 You are to bring in the table and properly arrange what goes on it. Then you are to bring in the lamp stand and set up its lamps.

5 |You are to put the golden altar for incense in front of the Ark of the Testimony and then set up the screen for the doorway to the tent.

6 You are to put the altar for burnt offerings in front of the doorway of the tent of the Tent of Meeting.

7 You are to put the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it.

8 You are to set up the court all around, and hang up the screen for the gate of the court.

9 You are to take the anointing oil and anoint the tent and all that is in it. You are to consecrate it and all its furnishings and it will be holy.

10 |You are to anoint the altar for burnt offerings and all its utensils. You are to consecrate the altar and the altar will be most holy.

11 You are to anoint the basin and its base and consecrate it.

12 Then you are to bring Aaron and his sons to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting, and wash them with water.

13 You are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, you are to anoint him, and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest.