Exodus 40:26
Exodus 40:26 in Multiple Translations
Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,
¶ And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail:
And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil:
And he put the gold altar in the Tent of meeting, in front of the veil:
Moses set up the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,
Moreouer he set the golden Altar in the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the vayle,
And he setteth the golden altar in the tent of meeting, before the vail,
He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before the veil;
And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation, before the vail:
And he put also the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle of the testimony,
He/I set the golden altar for burning incense inside the Sacred Tent, in front of the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Very Holy Place,
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:26
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Exodus 40:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֛שֶׂם
אֶת
מִזְבַּ֥ח
הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
מוֹעֵ֑ד
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
הַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת
וַ/יָּ֛שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִזְבַּ֥ח
mizbêach
H4196
altar
N-ms
הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Art | N-ms
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
מוֹעֵ֑ד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
הַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת
pôreketh
H6532
curtain
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:26
וַ/יָּ֛שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
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.
מִזְבַּ֥ח
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Art | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
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.
מוֹעֵ֑ד
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.
לִ/פְנֵ֖י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הַ/פָּרֹֽכֶת
pôreketh
H6532
"curtain"
Art | 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 40:26
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Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
24He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
25and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
26Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,
27and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him. 28Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 40:5 | Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle. |
| 2 | Hebrews 7:25 | Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. |
| 3 | John 11:42 | I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.” |
| 4 | Hebrews 10:1 | For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. |
| 5 | John 17:1–26 | When Jesus had spoken these things, He lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You. For You granted Him authority over all people, so that He may give eternal life to all those You have given Him. Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world existed. I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You. For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me. I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified. I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one. While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them. I have given them Your word and the world has hated them; for they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world. For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth. I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, although the world has not known You, I know You, and they know that You sent Me. And I have made Your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love You have for Me may be in them, and I in them.” |
| 6 | Matthew 23:19 | You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred? |
| 7 | 1 John 2:1 | My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. |
| 8 | Exodus 30:1–10 | “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony —before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you. And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it. Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.” |
Exodus 40:26 Summary
The gold altar was a special table where the priests would burn incense to symbolize the prayers of the people rising to God. Moses put this altar in a very important place, right in front of the veil that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, as a reminder of God's presence and our need to approach Him with reverence, as seen in Exodus 40:26 and also in Exodus 30:1-10. Just like the priests offered incense to God, we can offer our prayers and praise to Him, and remember that He is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20. By following God's instructions and honoring His presence, we can deepen our relationship with Him and experience His love and grace in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting?
The gold altar, also known as the altar of incense, was a vital part of the tabernacle's worship, symbolizing the prayers of the people rising to God, as seen in Revelation 8:3-4, and was placed in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil, as instructed by the Lord, as mentioned in Exodus 40:26 and also in Exodus 30:1-10.
Why did Moses place the gold altar in front of the veil?
Moses placed the gold altar in front of the veil to signify the separation between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place, emphasizing the reverence and awe due to God's presence, as described in Exodus 40:26 and Hebrews 9:1-5.
What can we learn from Moses' obedience in placing the gold altar?
Moses' obedience in placing the gold altar, as commanded by the Lord, demonstrates the importance of following God's instructions and honoring His presence in our lives, as seen in Exodus 40:26 and Deuteronomy 12:32.
How does the gold altar relate to our worship today?
The gold altar serves as a reminder of the importance of prayer and worship in our lives, and the need to approach God with reverence and humility, as seen in John 4:24 and Hebrews 13:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does the placement of the gold altar in front of the veil reveal about God's character and our relationship with Him?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience, as seen in Moses' actions, to my own life and worship?
- What role does prayer and worship play in my daily life, and how can I deepen my relationship with God through these practices?
- In what ways can I create a 'sacred space' in my own life, set apart for worship and communion with God, just as the Tent of Meeting was?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:26
And he put the golden altar,.... The altar of incense; so called because it was overlaid with gold, and to distinguish it from the altar of burnt offering, which was covered with brass: to this altar
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:26
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 40:26
(26) He put the golden altar . . . Before the vail.—In front of the Ark, the mercy-seat, and the place assigned to the Shechinah (Exodus 25:22), but separated from them by the vail. (Comp. Exodus 30:6.)
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:26
26. See v. 5a, Exodus 30:6. The ‘golden altar,’ as Exodus 39:38.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:26
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 40:26
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Part 2 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the limitations of our physical bodies in experiencing the power of God. He explains that no man can look upon the face of God and live becau |
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Make My Life a Prayer to You by Keith Green | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of apathy and lack of belief among Christians. He highlights the barrenness of altars and the lack of fire in the hearts of believe |
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Hebrews 11 - Part 3 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the significance of blood in the Bible. He mentions various historical events where bloodshed occurred, emphasizing that blood is sacred an |
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He Ever Lives to Make Intercession by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the inner turmoil and self-disclosure experienced by the disciples of Jesus during the events leading up to his crucifixion. The prophecy of S |
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The Intercession of Christ by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the love of Jesus and his role as a high priest who delivers people from burdens. The message encourages individuals to bring their burdens |
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(Exodus) Exodus 28:6-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the high priest's garments in the Bible. The high priest's garments were made with great care and craftsmanship, using mat |
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(Names of Jehovah) 3. Jehovah Nissi by Roy Hession | Roy Hession explores the name Jehovah Nissi, emphasizing that God is our banner and source of victory in spiritual battles. He recounts the story of Israel's battle against Amalek, |