Exodus 40:5

Verse

Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Bible in Basic English

And put the gold altar for burning perfumes in front of the ark of the law, hanging the curtain over the doorway of the House.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the altar of gold whereon the incense is burnt, before the ark of the testimony. Thou shalt put the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle,

Free Bible Version

Place the gold altar of incense in front of the Ark of the Testimony, and put up the screen at the entrance to the Tabernacle.

Geneva Bible 1599

And thou shalt set ye incense Altar of gold before the Arke of the Testimonie, and put the hanging at the doore of the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Translation for Translators

Put the gold altar for burning incense in front of the sacred chest, and set up the curtain at the entrance of the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must put the golden incense altar before the ark of the testimony, and you must put the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

World English Bible

You shall set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the covenant, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Young's Literal Translation

'And thou hast put the golden altar for perfume before the ark of the testimony, and hast put the covering of the opening to the tabernacle,

Context

Setting Up the Tabernacle

⁴Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.⁵Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.⁶Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.

Summary

In Exodus 40:5, the verse describes the instructions given by God to set up the tabernacle. It highlights the importance of following God's specific commands in the construction of the tabernacle, emphasizing the precision and attention to detail required in worship. This verse underscores the significance of obedience and reverence in carrying out God's work, reflecting the idea of offering our best to the Lord in all aspects of service. The meticulous preparation of the tabernacle symbolizes the sanctity and holiness of God's dwelling place among His people, illustrating the care and reverence we should have in our worship and service to Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony,.... Not in the most holy place where the ark was, but over against it in the holy place: and put the hanging of the door of the tabernacle; the door of entrance into the holy place, where there were to be no other things set but those now mentioned, the shewbread table, the candlestick, and the altar of incense; and these being brought in, the hanging was to be put up, which hid the sight of the above things, and forbid the entrance of the people there.

Exodus 40:5

Setting Up the Tabernacle

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Berean Standard Bible

Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Bible in Basic English

And put the gold altar for burning perfumes in front of the ark of the law, hanging the curtain over the doorway of the House.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the altar of gold whereon the incense is burnt, before the ark of the testimony. Thou shalt put the hanging in the entry of the tabernacle,

Free Bible Version

Place the gold altar of incense in front of the Ark of the Testimony, and put up the screen at the entrance to the Tabernacle.

Geneva Bible 1599

And thou shalt set ye incense Altar of gold before the Arke of the Testimonie, and put the hanging at the doore of the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Translation for Translators

Put the gold altar for burning incense in front of the sacred chest, and set up the curtain at the entrance of the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must put the golden incense altar before the ark of the testimony, and you must put the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

World English Bible

You shall set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the covenant, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Young's Literal Translation

'And thou hast put the golden altar for perfume before the ark of the testimony, and hast put the covering of the opening to the tabernacle,