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veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall put in it the ark of the Testimony, and partition off the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall place the ark of the testimony there, and you shall screen off the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall place the ark of the testimony there, and you shall screen the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you shall place the ark of the testimony there, and you shall screen the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall place the ark of the testimony there, and you shall screen the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall place the ark of the Testimony there, and you shall screen off the ark [from the Holy Place of God’s Presence] with the veil (partition curtain).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Put the ark of the testimony there and screen off the ark with the curtain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Put the ark of the testimony there and screen off the ark with the veil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and thou shalt screen the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and put the chest with the Ten Commandments behind the inside curtain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and thou shalt screen the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Place the ark containing the words of my promise inside it, and hang the canopy over the ark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Place in it the Covenant Box containing the Ten Commandments and put the curtain in front of it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are to put the Ark of the Testimony there, and screen off the ark with the curtain. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are to place the ark of the testimony in it and shield the ark with the special curtain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You shall put the ark of the testimony in it, and you shall veil the ark with the curtain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou shalt put in it the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall put the ark of the covenant in it, and you shall screen the ark with the veil. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and have set the Ark of the Testimony [in] there, and have covered over the Ark with the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and hast set there the ark of the testimony, and hast covered over the ark with the vail,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And put there the ark of the testimony, and cover over the ark with the vail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And shalt put the ark in it, and shalt let down the veil before it: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and you shall place the ark in it, and you shall release the veil before it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Put the ark of the covenant in it, and screen off the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall put in it the ark of the covenant, and you shall screen the ark with the curtain.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall put in it the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And set there the Ark of the Testimony and cover the Ark with the curtain.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and thou shalt screen the ark with the veil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and thou shalt place <i>in it</i> the ark of the testimony, and shalt cover the ark with the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10581" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Setting Up the Tabernacle</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>“On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: wə·śam·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">Put</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: ’ă·rō·wn (N-csc) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/5715.htm" title="5715: hā·‘ê·ḏūṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Testimony. Feminine of ed; testimony.">of the Testimony</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">in it</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5526.htm" title="5526: wə·sak·kō·ṯā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- Or sakak; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, protect.">and screen</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">off</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rōn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6532.htm" title="6532: hap·pā·rō·ḵeṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A curtain. Feminine active participle of the same as perek; a separatrix, i.e. screen.">with the veil.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-5</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-21.htm">Exodus 25:21-22</a></span><br />Set the mercy seat atop the ark and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark. / And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-8</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-9</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Numbers 4:5-6</a></span><br />Whenever the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons are to go in, take down the veil of the curtain, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it. / They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a></span><br />“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a></span><br />At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Mark 15:38</a></span><br />And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-45.htm">Luke 23:45</a></span><br />The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Hebrews 6:19-20</a></span><br />We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, / where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you shall put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the veil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Exodus 40:20,21</a></b></br> And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10,22</a></b></br> And they shall make an ark <i>of</i> shittim wood: two cubits and a half <i>shall be</i> the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31,33,34</a></b></br> And thou shalt make a vail <i>of</i> blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/38-19.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/39-19.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Law</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/exodus/39-35.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/exodus/35-2.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/39-38.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/40-4.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Law</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-8.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/exodus/40-7.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-1.htm">The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Aaron and his sons to be sanctified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Moses performs all things accordingly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">A cloud covers the tabernacle</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/40.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Put the ark of the Testimony in it</b><br>The "ark of the Testimony" refers to the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, which were the core of God's covenant with Israel. The Ark symbolized God's presence and His covenant with His people. It was constructed according to specific instructions given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-22</a>). The Ark was made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, signifying its holiness and the divine presence. The term "Testimony" underscores the Ark's role as a witness to the covenant between God and Israel. Placing the Ark in the Tabernacle's Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) was crucial, as it was the focal point of God's dwelling among His people. The Ark prefigures Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's presence and the fulfillment of the Law.<p><b>and screen off the ark with the veil</b><br>The "veil" was a curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place within the Tabernacle. This veil was made of fine linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully woven into it (<a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31-33</a>). The veil served as a barrier, signifying the separation between a holy God and sinful humanity. Only the high priest could pass beyond the veil, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement, to make atonement for the sins of the people (Leviticus 16). This separation highlights the holiness of God and the need for atonement. In the New Testament, the tearing of the temple veil at the moment of Christ's death (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>) symbolizes the removal of the barrier between God and humanity, granting believers direct access to God through Jesus Christ, our High Priest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to guide them through the wilderness. Moses is responsible for setting up the Tabernacle as instructed by God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_testimony.htm">The Ark of the Testimony</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God's covenant with Israel. It represents God's presence and His law.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>A portable sanctuary used by the Israelites as a place of worship during their journey in the wilderness. It was the dwelling place of God among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_veil.htm">The Veil</a></b><br>A curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) in the Tabernacle. It symbolized the separation between God and humanity due to sin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and were on their journey to the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The Ark of the Testimony signifies God's presence among His people. As believers, we are called to recognize and honor God's presence in our lives through worship and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_separation_of_sin.htm">The Separation of Sin</a></b><br>The veil represents the separation caused by sin. In Christ, this separation is removed, and we are invited into a direct relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Moses' careful adherence to God's instructions for setting up the Tabernacle teaches us the importance of obedience to God's Word in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_covenant_relationship.htm">The Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>The Ark as the holder of the Ten Commandments reminds us of the covenant relationship we have with God, which calls for faithfulness and commitment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship.htm">The Role of Worship</a></b><br>The Tabernacle was central to Israel's worship. Similarly, worship should be central in our lives, reflecting our reverence and love for God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_you_find_peace_and_remain_still.htm">What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_the_ark_survive_the_wilderness_intact.htm">Exodus 40:20-21 - How feasible is it that the ark and its contents remained intact through harsh wilderness conditions without any recorded damage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_science_explain_manna_as_'bread'.htm">How can Psalm 78:24's mention of manna as 'bread from heaven' be reconciled with scientific or archaeological data?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_5_10_differ_from_heb_9_4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony.</span>--The most precious of the objects which the tabernacle was to contain was to be placed in it; first. Then immediately it was to be covered up with the vail.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - The first thing to be placed within the tabernacle was <span class="cmt_word">the ark of the testimony</span>, as containing the foundation of the covenant between God and Israel, and being the special token of God's presence with his people. See the comment on Exodus 25:10. The "two tables" were placed within the ark before it was brought into the tabernacle (vers. 20, 21). Cover the ark with the veil - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, "hang up the veil in front of the ark, so as to cover or conceal it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Put</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׂמְתָּ֣</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śam·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ark</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲר֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Testimony</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵד֑וּת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḏūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5715.htm">Strong's 5715: </a> </span><span class="str2">Testimony</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in it</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and screen</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסַכֹּתָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sak·kō·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5526.htm">Strong's 5526: </a> </span><span class="str2">To entwine as a, screen, to fence in, cover over, protect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">off</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָרֹ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the veil.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפָּרֹֽכֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pā·rō·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6532.htm">Strong's 6532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A separatrix, screen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:3 You shall put the ark (Exo. 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