Exodus 40:28
Exodus 40:28 in Multiple Translations
Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.
¶ And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle.
And he put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.
And he put up the curtain at the doorway of the House.
Then he put up the screen at the entrance to the Tabernacle.
Also he hanged vp the vayle at the doore of the Tabernacle.
And he setteth the covering of the opening to the tabernacle,
He put up the screen of the door to the tabernacle.
And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle.
And he set the laver between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar, filling it with water.
He/I hung the curtain at the entrance to the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:28
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Exodus 40:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֛שֶׂם
אֶת
מָסַ֥ךְ
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
וַ/יָּ֛שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מָסַ֥ךְ
mâçâk
H4539
covering
N-ms
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
Art | N-ms
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:28
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.
מָסַ֥ךְ
mâçâk
H4539
"covering"
N-ms
This term means a cover or veil, like the screen of the tabernacle, used for hiding or protection.
Definition: 1) covering, rag, screen 1a) covering 1b) screen (of the tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: covering, curtain, hanging. See also: Exodus 26:36; Exodus 40:8; Psalms 105:39.
הַ/פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Art | N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
לַ/מִּשְׁכָּֽן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Prep | 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 40:28
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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.
29He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him. 30He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing;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 10:19–20 | Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, |
| 3 | Ephesians 2:18 | For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. |
| 4 | John 10:9 | I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. |
| 5 | Exodus 26:36–37 | For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. Make five posts of acacia wood for the curtain, overlay them with gold hooks, and cast five bronze bases for them. |
| 6 | John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. |
| 7 | Exodus 38:9–19 | Then he constructed the courtyard. The south side of the courtyard was a hundred cubits long and had curtains of finely spun linen, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases, and with silver hooks and bands on the posts. The north side was also a hundred cubits long, with twenty posts and twenty bronze bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. The west side was fifty cubits long and had curtains, with ten posts and ten bases. The hooks and bands of the posts were silver. And the east side, toward the sunrise, was also fifty cubits long. The curtains on one side of the entrance were fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases. And the curtains on the other side were also fifteen cubits long, with three posts and three bases as well. All the curtains around the courtyard were made of finely spun linen. The bases for the posts were bronze, the hooks and bands were silver, and the plating for the tops of the posts was silver. So all the posts of the courtyard were banded with silver. The curtain for the entrance to the courtyard was embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen. It was twenty cubits long and, like the curtains of the courtyard, five cubits high, with four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, as well as the bands and the plating of their tops. |
Exodus 40:28 Summary
This verse, Exodus 40:28, tells us that Moses put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle, which marked the beginning of the tabernacle's use for worship. The curtain was an important symbol of the separation between God's holy presence and the rest of the world. Just like the curtain, we need to separate ourselves from the things that are not holy and focus on our relationship with God (see 2 Corinthians 6:17-18). By following God's instructions and seeking to honor Him, we can create a sacred space in our own lives where we can meet with God and worship Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle?
The curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle marked the separation between the holy and the profane, and only authorized personnel were allowed to pass through it, as seen in Exodus 40:28 and Leviticus 16:2.
Why did Moses put up the curtain after burning incense on the gold altar?
Moses put up the curtain after burning incense on the gold altar because it was a part of the consecration process, as commanded by the Lord, and it signified the completion of the tabernacle's setup, as seen in Exodus 40:26-28 and Numbers 7:1.
What does the curtain represent in the New Testament?
The curtain represents the separation between God and humanity, which was torn apart when Jesus died on the cross, as seen in Matthew 27:51 and Hebrews 10:19-20.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Exodus?
This verse relates to the overall theme of Exodus, which is the redemption of God's people and the establishment of a covenant relationship between God and Israel, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6 and Exodus 40:28.
Reflection Questions
- What does the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle represent in my own life, and how can I apply this symbol to my relationship with God?
- How can I, like Moses, follow God's instructions carefully and obediently, even when it comes to the smallest details?
- What does it mean for me to 'put up the curtain' in my own life, separating the holy from the profane, and how can I do this in a way that honors God?
- How does the image of the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle help me understand the concept of holiness and God's presence in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:28
And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle. That is, at the door of the holy place, all being brought into it that were to be placed there.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:28
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 40:28
(28) The hanging at the door.—See above, Exodus 40:5, and comp. Exodus 26:36.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:28
28. See v. 5b; and cf. Exodus 26:36. For door, read entrance, as regularly.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:28
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.
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