Exodus 40:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Bible in Basic English

And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt encompass the court with hangings, and the entry thereof.

Free Bible Version

Set up the courtyard that's around it, and put up the curtain for the courtyard entrance.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then thou shalt appoynt the courte round about, and hang vp the hanging at the courte gate.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Translation for Translators

Hang the curtains that will surround the courtyard, and hang the curtain at its entrance.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must set up the courtyard around it, and you must hang up the curtain at the courtyard entrance.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court-gate.

World English Bible

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Young's Literal Translation

'And thou hast set the court round about, and hast placed the covering of the gate of the court,

Context

Setting Up the Tabernacle

⁷And place the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it.⁸Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.

Summary

In Exodus 40:8, God instructs Moses to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown to him on the mountain. This verse highlights the importance of following God's specific instructions and designs in worship and service. It emphasizes the significance of obedience and attention to detail in carrying out God's plans. By adhering to God's prescribed ways, His presence can dwell among His people, fostering a deeper relationship with Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And thou shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle,.... In this, and the two following verses Exo 40:10, orders are given for the anointing of the tabernacle and its vessels, the altar of burnt offering and its vessels, the laver and its foot, whereby they were consecrated for divine use and service, according to , orders are given for the anointing of the tabernacle and its vessels, the altar of burnt offering and its vessels, the laver and its foot, whereby they were consecrated for divine use and service, according to Exodus 40:12 exo 40:12 exo 40:12 exo 40:12And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,.... To wash, anoint, and clothe them, as in the two following verses Exo 40:13, that they might minister in the priest's office, according to

Exodus 40:8

Setting Up the Tabernacle

⁷And place the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it.⁸Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.

American Standard Version (1901)

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Bible in Basic English

And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And thou shalt encompass the court with hangings, and the entry thereof.

Free Bible Version

Set up the courtyard that's around it, and put up the curtain for the courtyard entrance.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then thou shalt appoynt the courte round about, and hang vp the hanging at the courte gate.

King James (Authorized) Version

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.

One Unity Resource Bible

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Translation for Translators

Hang the curtains that will surround the courtyard, and hang the curtain at its entrance.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You must set up the courtyard around it, and you must hang up the curtain at the courtyard entrance.

Noah Webster Bible

And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court-gate.

World English Bible

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

Young's Literal Translation

'And thou hast set the court round about, and hast placed the covering of the gate of the court,