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Version</a></span><br />&#8220Set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day of the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the new year.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you shall erect the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month (Abib) you shall set up the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting [of God with you].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“You are to set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day of the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, on the first day of the first month.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month shalt thou rear up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Set up my tent on the first day of the year <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month shalt thou rear up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Set up the tent (the tent of meeting) on the first day of the first month of the year.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"On the first day of the first month set up the Tent of the LORD's presence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tent of the Tent of Meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"On the first day of the first month you are to set up the tabernacle, the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"On the first day of the first month you shall raise up the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“On the first day of the first month you shall raise up the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“On the first day of the month, in the first month, you raise up the Dwelling Place of the Tent of Meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'On the first day of the month, in the first month, thou dost raise up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the day of the first month, in the one of the month, thou shalt raise up the dwelling of the tent of the appointment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The first month, the first day of the month, thou shalt set up the tabernacle of the testimony, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“In the first month, on the first day of the month, you shall raise the tabernacle of the testimony,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month you shall set up the tabernacle of the congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“In the first day of the first month erect the Time Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month shalt thou rear up the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />On the first day of the first month, at the new moon, thou shalt set up the tabernacle of witness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10575" 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">1</span>Then the LORD said to Moses, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: bə·’e·ḥāḏ (Prep-b:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">“On the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: la·ḥō·ḏeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">of the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ha·ḥō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: tā·qîm (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">you are to set up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: miš·kan (N-msc) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">the tabernacle,</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil.…<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="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8-9</a></span><br />And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-30.htm">Exodus 26:30</a></span><br />So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-10.htm">Exodus 35:10-11</a></span><br />Let every skilled craftsman among you come and make everything that the LORD has commanded: / the tabernacle with its tent and covering, its clasps and frames, its crossbars, posts, and bases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">Exodus 39:32-33</a></span><br />So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / Then they brought the tabernacle to Moses: the tent with all its furnishings, its clasps, its frames, its crossbars, and its posts and bases;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-11</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">Numbers 7:1</a></span><br />On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1</a></span><br />In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a></span><br />And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13-14</a></span><br />The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a></span><br />The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Hebrews 9:1-5</a></span><br />Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / 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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-23.htm">Hebrews 9:23-24</a></span><br />So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Acts 7:44</a></span><br />Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-5.htm">Revelation 15:5</a></span><br />After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the first day of the first month shall you set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.</p><p class="hdg">the first month</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-17.htm">Exodus 40:17</a></b></br> And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first <i>day</i> of the month, <i>that</i> the tabernacle was reared up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/12-1.htm">Exodus 12:1,2</a></b></br> And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/13-4.htm">Exodus 13:4</a></b></br> This day came ye out in the month Abib.</p><p class="hdg">tabernacle</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Exodus 40:6,18,19</a></b></br> And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1,7,30</a></b></br> Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle <i>with</i> ten curtains <i>of</i> fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: <i>with</i> cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-21.htm">Exodus 27:21</a></b></br> In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which <i>is</i> before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: <i>it shall be</i> a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/26-30.htm">Erect</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">First</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/34-18.htm">Month</a> <a href="/exodus/25-3.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/exodus/36-32.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Tent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-13.htm">Erect</a> <a href="/exodus/40-17.htm">First</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-17.htm">Month</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-1.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-1.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Tent</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/exodus/40.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>On the first day of the first month</b><br />This phrase sets a specific time for the event, marking the beginning of a new year in the Hebrew calendar, which is Nisan. Historically, this timing is significant as it aligns with the Israelites' liberation from Egypt, symbolizing new beginnings and God's faithfulness. The Hebrew word for "first" is "רִאשׁוֹן" (rishon), indicating primacy and importance. This timing underscores the renewal and fresh start that God offers His people, reminding believers of the new life and new beginnings found in Christ.<p><b>you are to set up</b><br />The directive "you are to set up" is a command given to Moses, emphasizing obedience and action. The Hebrew verb "קֻם" (qum) means to arise or establish, indicating that this is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate. This action represents the human response to divine instruction, highlighting the partnership between God and His people. It serves as a reminder that faith is active and requires our participation in God's plans.<p><b>the tabernacle</b><br />The "tabernacle" is central to Israelite worship and represents God's dwelling among His people. The Hebrew word "מִשְׁכָּן" (mishkan) means dwelling place, signifying God's desire to be present with His people. The tabernacle is a precursor to the Temple and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). It symbolizes God's holiness, accessibility, and the means by which He meets with His people, foreshadowing the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers.<p><b>the Tent of Meeting</b><br />This phrase refers to the specific area within the tabernacle where God would meet with Moses and the priests. The Hebrew "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (ohel mo'ed) translates to "tent of appointment," indicating a designated place for divine-human interaction. It underscores the importance of intentionality in worship and meeting with God. Historically, it was a place of revelation and guidance, reminding believers of the importance of setting aside time and space to commune with God in prayer and worship.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">On the first day of the first month.</span>--The Israelites had quitted Egypt on the fourteenth day of the first month, Abib (<a href="/exodus/12-6.htm" title="And you shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening.">Exodus 12:6</a>). They had reached the wilderness of Sinai in the course of the third month, Sivan, and encamped in front of Sinai shortly after (<a href="/context/exodus/19-1.htm" title="In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.">Exodus 19:1-2</a>). The two long absences of Moses in the Mount had occupied nearly three months, and were separated by an interval probably of several days. It must have been the sixth or seventh month before the work was commenced, and very late in the year--the eleventh or twelfth month--before it was accomplished. Hence, the new year was now approaching, and, as it was approaching, its first day was naturally chosen as most fit for the inauguration of the new structure.<p><span class= "bld">The tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the tabernacle, the tent of meeting. </span>The words <span class= "ital">mishhan </span>and <span class= "ital">'ohel </span>are in apposition, not in regimen. (So also in <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm" title="And you shall set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.">Exodus 40:6</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">On the</span> <span class="cmt_word">first day of the first month.</span> The first of Abib, or Nisan, the "New Year's Day" of Israel, coinciding nearly with the opening of the vernal equinox, a very suitable day for the inauguration of a place of worship. <span class="cmt_word">The tabernacle</span> was to be set up first of all; then the <span class="cmt_word">tent</span> was to be placed over it. See vers. 18, 19. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-2.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">“On the first</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֶחָ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיוֹם־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשׁ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">month</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֹ֥דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> </span><span class="str2">The new moon, a month</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you are to set up</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּקִ֕ים</span> <span class="translit">(tā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tabernacle,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁכַּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(miš·kan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֥הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Meeting.</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹעֵֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·‘êḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> </span><span class="str2">Appointed time, place, or meeting</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-2.htm">Exodus 40:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-2.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:2 On the first day of the first (Exo. 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