Exodus 40:32

Verse

They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

Whenever they went into the Tent of meeting, and when they came near the altar, as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The cloud covered the tabernacle of the testimony, and the glory of the Lord filled it.

Free Bible Version

They washed whenever they went into the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, as the Lord had ordered Moses to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

When they went into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and when they approched to the Altar, they washed, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Unlocked Literal Bible

whenever they would go into the tent of meeting and whenever they would go up to the altar. They washed themselves, as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

in their going in unto the tent of meeting, and in their drawing near unto the altar, they wash, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

Setting Up the Tabernacle

³¹and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.³²They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Sermons

The Reluctant God - Part 8

G.W. North

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Summary

In Exodus 40:32, the verse describes the completion of the tabernacle construction by the Israelites according to all that God had commanded Moses. This signifies the fulfillment of God's instructions and the obedience of the people in carrying out His divine plan. The meticulous attention to detail in following God's design reflects the importance of obedience and reverence in worship. It also serves as a reminder of the faithfulness of God in guiding His people to accomplish His purposes. Overall, Exodus 40:32 highlights the significance of obedience, faithfulness, and divine guidance in fulfilling God's will.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle,.... By the Lord himself, or it removed by his order, that is, rose up and stood above the tabernacle, and appeared in the form of a pillar, and went before it: the children of Israel went onward in all their journeys; the motion of the cloud was a direction to set forward and continue their journey as long as it lasted; but when it rested and abode upon the tabernacle, then they stopped and rested also, as is suggested in the following verse Exo 40:37, see Num 9:17 thus the saints are to be followers of God as dear children, and to follow the Lamb whithersoever he goes or directs, and walk after the Spirit, the dictates and directions thereof; so the wheels in Ezekiel's vision went and stood, as did the living creatures, and the spirit in them, Eze 1:19.