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Exodus 40:27

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Berean Standard Bible

and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

Burning sweet perfumes on it, as the Lord had given him orders.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the altar of holocaust of the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded.

Free Bible Version

and he burned aromatic incense on it, as the Lord had ordered him to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And burnt sweete incense thereon, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

and he burned incense of sweet spices on it, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out]. (LY:7)

Translation for Translators

and he/I burned some sweet-smelling incense on it, exactly as Yahweh had commanded him/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He burned fragrant incense on it, as Yahweh had commanded him.

Noah Webster Bible

And he burnt sweet incense on it; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

and he burned incense of sweet spices on it, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and maketh perfume on it — spice-perfume — as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

Setting Up the Tabernacle

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.

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Summary

In Exodus 40:27, we see the completion of the tabernacle construction as Moses finishes setting up the various components according to God's instructions. This act symbolizes the establishment of God's presence among His people, signifying His dwelling place in their midst. The meticulous attention to detail in assembling the tabernacle reflects the importance of honoring God with excellence and obedience. This verse underscores the significance of following God's design and commands in worship and service, emphasizing the need for reverence and order in approaching the Almighty.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar,.... Of which position, see Exo 30:18. and put water there to wash withal; for the priests to wash their hands and feet with; a type of that laver or fountain opened for the house of David and inhabitants of Jerusalem to wash in, Zac 13:1.

Exodus 40:27

Setting Up the Tabernacle

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

Burning sweet perfumes on it, as the Lord had given him orders.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the altar of holocaust of the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded.

Free Bible Version

and he burned aromatic incense on it, as the Lord had ordered him to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And burnt sweete incense thereon, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

and he burned incense of sweet spices on it, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out]. (LY:7)

Translation for Translators

and he/I burned some sweet-smelling incense on it, exactly as Yahweh had commanded him/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He burned fragrant incense on it, as Yahweh had commanded him.

Noah Webster Bible

And he burnt sweet incense on it; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

and he burned incense of sweet spices on it, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and maketh perfume on it — spice-perfume — as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.