Exodus 40:17
Exodus 40:17 in Multiple Translations
So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month of the second year.
¶ 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.
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.
So on the first day of the first month in the second year the House was put up.
The Tabernacle was put up on the first day of the first month of the second year.
Thus was the Tabernacle reared vp the first day of the first moneth in the seconde yeere.
And it cometh to pass, in the first month, in the second year, in the first of the month, the tabernacle hath been raised up;
In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was raised up.
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.
And spread the roof over the tabernacle, putting over it a cover, as the Lord had commanded.
On the first day of the first month of the next year (OR, second year after they/we left Egypt), the people set up the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:17
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Exodus 40:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יְהִ֞י
בַּ/חֹ֧דֶשׁ
הָ/רִאשׁ֛וֹן
בַּ/שָּׁנָ֥ה
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
בְּ/אֶחָ֣ד
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
הוּקַ֖ם
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
וַ/יְהִ֞י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בַּ/חֹ֧דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הָ/רִאשׁ֛וֹן
riʼshôwn
H7223
first
Art | Adj
בַּ/שָּׁנָ֥ה
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fs
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
בְּ/אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הוּקַ֖ם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Hophal-Perf-3ms
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:17
וַ/יְהִ֞י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בַּ/חֹ֧דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
הָ/רִאשׁ֛וֹן
riʼshôwn
H7223
"first"
Art | Adj
This word means 'first' or 'primary', referring to something that comes before others in time, place, or rank. It is used to describe the first or most important thing in a series or list.
Definition: : first adj 1) first, primary, former 1a) former (of time) 1a1) ancestors 1a2) former things 1b) foremost (of location) 1c) first (in time) 1d) first, chief (in degree) adv 2) first, before, formerly, at first
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past. See also: Genesis 8:13; 1 Chronicles 27:3; Psalms 79:8.
בַּ/שָּׁנָ֥ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
בְּ/אֶחָ֣ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
הוּקַ֖ם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Hophal-Perf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
Study Notes — Exodus 40:17
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 40:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 40:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:17
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:17
- Barnes' Notes on Exodus 40:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:17
- Sermons on Exodus 40:17
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.
18When Moses set up the tabernacle, he laid its bases, positioned its frames, inserted its crossbars, and set up its posts. 19Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | Exodus 40:1–2 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. |
| 3 | Numbers 9:1 | In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: |
Exodus 40:17 Summary
This verse tells us that the tabernacle, a special tent where the Israelites would worship God, was set up on a very specific day. This was an important moment for the Israelites, as it marked the beginning of their new life of worship and obedience to God, as seen in Exodus 12:2 and Exodus 29:43-46. Just like the Israelites, we can create a special space in our hearts to worship and serve God, and we can learn from Moses' example of careful obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Exodus 40:16 and Deuteronomy 12:32. By doing so, we can experience God's presence and blessings in our lives, just as the Israelites did in Exodus 40:34-38.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of setting up the tabernacle on the first day of the first month of the second year?
This specific timing signifies the beginning of a new year and a new era for the Israelites, as they prepare to follow God's commandments and instructions, as seen in Exodus 40:17 and supported by God's command in Exodus 12:2 to consider the month of their deliverance from Egypt as the first month.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Exodus?
This verse marks the culmination of the construction of the tabernacle, as instructed by God in Exodus 25-31, and paves the way for the Israelites to worship and serve God, as commanded in Exodus 29:43-46 and Leviticus 1:1.
What can we learn from Moses' obedience in setting up the tabernacle?
Moses' obedience, as seen in Exodus 40:16, demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions carefully and completely, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Joshua 1:7-8.
How does the setting up of the tabernacle relate to the concept of worship in the Bible?
The tabernacle represents a place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Hebrews 9:1-5, highlighting the importance of reverence, obedience, and dedication in worship, as commanded in John 4:24 and Romans 12:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precise timing of setting up the tabernacle reveal about God's character and plan?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience, as seen in Moses' actions, to my own life and relationship with God?
- In what ways can I create a 'tabernacle' or a sacred space in my heart and life to worship and serve God?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of beginning new endeavors or seasons with a focus on worship and obedience to God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:17
And it came to pass in the first month, in the second year,.... Of the departure of the children of Israel out of Egypt; on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up; so that this
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:17
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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 40:17
Second year after their coming out of Egypt, . 1490
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:17
THE OF THE .(17) On the first day of the month . . . the tabernacle was reared up.—The Tabernacle was so constructed as to be capable of being rapidly both put together and taken to pieces. The erection of the framework, and the stretching upon it of the fine linen and goats’-hair coverings, must have been the main difficulty. But the family of Abraham had been familiar with tent life from the time of its quitting Ur of the Chaldees to the descent into Egypt, and its location in Egypt on the borders of the desert, in close neighbourhood to various nomadic races, had kept up its familiarity with tents, their structure, and the most approved methods of pitching and striking them. Thus it is not surprisiug that the first erection was completed in less than a day.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:17
17–33. Moses sets up the Tent of Meeting, and the Court, and arranges the sacred vessels according to the instructions given in vv. 1–8, or (in some cases) in chs. 25–31 only. He also (vv. 23, 25, 27, 29) begins the daily services.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 40:17
On the first day of the month - That is, on the first of the month Nisan Exodus 12:2; Exodus 13:4, one year, wanting fourteen days, after the departure of the Israelites from Egypt.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:17
THE ORDER TO SET UP THE , Exodus 40:1-16. The formality of this command to erect the sanctuary involves an incidental repetition of what has already been described.
Sermons on Exodus 40:17
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Christ in 10 in the Tabernacle by Jim Flanigan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the Tabernacle in the Bible. The Tabernacle is described as a structure covered in badger skins, but when one enters throu |
|
The Reluctant God - Part 8 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Exodus 34:27, where God instructs Moses to write down the words of the covenant He has made with Israel. The speaker highlights the significa |
|
Ever Increasing Light by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the Great Commission, which is to spread the gospel to all corners of the world. He uses a story about a family |
|
The Ark of the Covenant and the Cross of Christ by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Eli, the last judge in Israel. Eli was a weary old man who excused sin in his own family and condoned it in the priesthood. He |
|
Princely Service by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that God's people are a princely people, reflecting the character of the Lord Jesus. He explains that true princeliness is marked by spiritual dignity, |
|
The Gospel of a New Beginning by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a clever young man who made a mistake and ended up in prison. The preacher emphasizes that in nature, breaking the laws results in |
|
(Exodus) Exodus 39 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to study and teach the word of God. He explains that studying the Bible has been a rewarding expe |