Exodus 40:22
Exodus 40:22 in Multiple Translations
Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
¶ And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.
And he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.
And he put the table in the Tent of meeting, on the north side outside the veil.
Moses placed the table inside the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the Tabernacle, outside the veil.
Furthermore he put the Table in the Tabernacle of the Congregation in the Northside of the Tabernacle, without the vaile,
And he putteth the table in the tent of meeting, on the side of the tabernacle northward, at the outside of the vail,
He put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside of the veil.
And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.
He set the candlestick also in the tabernacle of the testimony over against the table on the south side,
He/I set the table inside the Sacred Tent, on the north side, outside the curtain.
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Exodus 40:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֤ן
אֶת
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָן֙
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
מוֹעֵ֔ד
עַ֛ל
יֶ֥רֶךְ
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
צָפֹ֑נָ/ה
מִ/ח֖וּץ
לַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת
וַ/יִּתֵּ֤ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָן֙
shulchân
H7979
table
Art | N-ms
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
מוֹעֵ֔ד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
עַ֛ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יֶ֥רֶךְ
yârêk
H3409
thigh
N-fs
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
צָפֹ֑נָ/ה
tsâphôwn
H6828
Zaphon
N-fs | Suff
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Prep | N-ms
לַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת
pôreketh
H6532
curtain
Prep | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:22
וַ/יִּתֵּ֤ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָן֙
shulchân
H7979
"table"
Art | N-ms
A shulchan refers to a table, often used for meals or sacred purposes, like a king's table. It symbolizes a place of community and sharing.
Definition: 1) table 1a) table 1a1) of king's table, private use, sacred uses
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: table. See also: Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 13:20; Psalms 23:5.
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵ֔ד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
עַ֛ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יֶ֥רֶךְ
yârêk
H3409
"thigh"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the thigh or the side of something, and can also symbolize strength or power. It is used to describe where a sword is worn, and also represents the loins as the seat of procreative power.
Definition: 1) thigh, side, loin, base 1a) thigh 1a1) outside of thigh (where sword was worn) 1a2) loins (as the seat of procreative power) 1b) side (flank) (of object) 1c) base
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] body, loins, shaft, side, thigh. See also: Genesis 24:2; Numbers 3:35; Psalms 45:4.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
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.
צָפֹ֑נָ/ה
tsâphôwn
H6828
"Zaphon"
N-fs | Suff
This word means 'north' and is used to describe a direction or location. In the Bible, it is often translated as 'north' or 'northern side'.
Definition: This name means north Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: north(-ern, side, -ward, wind). See also: Genesis 13:14; Jeremiah 6:22; Psalms 48:3.
מִ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Prep | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
לַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת
pôreketh
H6532
"curtain"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to a curtain or veil, like a screen that separates one area from another. In the Bible, it is used to describe the veil in the Temple that separated the holy place from the most holy place.
Definition: curtain, veil
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: vail. See also: Exodus 26:31; Exodus 40:22; 2 Chronicles 3:14.
Study Notes — Exodus 40:22
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Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
20Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark.
21Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.
22Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
23He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. 24He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacleCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 26:35 | And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. |
| 2 | John 6:53–57 | So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent Me and I live because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on Me will live because of Me. |
| 3 | Ephesians 3:8 | Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, |
| 4 | Exodus 40:24 | He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle |
Exodus 40:22 Summary
Exodus 40:22 tells us that Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting, which was a special place where God met with His people. The table was like a dinner table, where God would provide spiritual food for His people, as seen in Leviticus 24:5-7. Just like how we need physical food to survive, we need spiritual food to grow closer to God, and this table reminds us of God's desire to nourish and care for us (John 6:35, Isaiah 55:1-2). By placing the table in the Tent of Meeting, Moses was following God's instructions and creating a space for God's people to worship and commune with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the table in the Tent of Meeting?
The table in the Tent of Meeting represents the place where God meets with His people, providing for their spiritual nourishment, as seen in Exodus 40:22 and Leviticus 24:5-7. It symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people and provide for their needs.
Why was the table placed on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil?
The table was placed on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil, to signify its role in the outer court of the tabernacle, where the priests would prepare the bread of the Presence, as commanded in Exodus 40:23 and Leviticus 24:5-7.
How does this verse relate to the overall purpose of the tabernacle?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the construction and dedication of the tabernacle, which serves as a symbol of God's presence among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Hebrews 9:1-5. The precise placement of the table and other furnishings emphasizes the importance of following God's instructions for worship and communion with Him.
What can we learn from Moses' careful attention to detail in setting up the tabernacle?
Moses' meticulous obedience to God's commands, as seen in Exodus 40:16 and Exodus 40:22, demonstrates the importance of faithfulness and attention to detail in our own worship and service to God, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24 and Matthew 25:21.
Reflection Questions
- What does the table in the Tent of Meeting represent in my own life, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of communion with God?
- How can I, like Moses, demonstrate careful attention to detail in my own service to God, and what areas of my life might require more diligence?
- What are some ways I can create space in my daily life for spiritual nourishment and communion with God, just as the table provided a place for the bread of the Presence?
- How can I balance the inner and outer aspects of my worship, ensuring that my heart is aligned with my actions, just as the table was placed outside the veil but still within the tabernacle?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:22
And he put the table in the tent of the congregation,.... In the holy place; for there the shewbread table, which is here meant, was put: upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:22
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:22
(22) Put the table . . . upon the side of the tabernacle northward.—On the right hand to one facing towards the vail. Moses may have known the right position from the pattern which was shewed him in the mount (Exodus 25:40).
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:22
22. See Exodus 26:35 a, c; and cf. v. 4a, above.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:22
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 40:22
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(1 Peter - Part 14): Be Ye Holy, for I Am Holy by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the awe-inspiring presence of God and the importance of holiness in the lives of believers. He emphasizes that God's children should strive |
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Mounting Up With Eagles Wings - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power and majesty of God as depicted in Isaiah 40, particularly focusing on the promise that those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength |
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How to Apply the Blood by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the profound significance of the blood of Jesus shed on the cross, emphasizing the various provisions and effects of His sacrifice. It covers themes of rede |
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The Unhindered Gospel by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the full Gospel, which includes repentance, holiness, and the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He highlights the |
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The Country and the Church by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for both the Constitution and the Bible to come alive in our lives. He compares the external appearance of freedom in government to |
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Being a Disciple of Christ - Part 2 by Dr. k.p. Yohannan, Metropolitan by K.P. Yohannan | This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving up material comforts, wealth, and ease in order to truly follow Jesus. It contrasts the superficial teachings of prosperity preacher |
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Mounting With Wings by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the power of waiting on the Lord, drawing from Isaiah 40:29-31, where God promises to renew the strength of those who trust in Him. He contrasts the ma |