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as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whenever they went into the tabernacle of meeting, and when they came near the altar, they washed, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When they entered the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When they entered the Tent of Meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They washed whenever they came to the tent of meeting and approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They washed whenever they came to the tent of meeting and approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In fact, they washed each time before entering the tent or offering sacrifices at the altar. These things were done exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed: as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They would wash whenever they went into the tent of meeting or whenever they approached the altar. Moses followed the LORD's instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />whenever they went into the Tent or to the altar, just as the LORD had commanded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When they entered the Tent of Meeting and approached the altar, they washed, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Whenever they entered the tent of meeting, and whenever they approached the altar, they would wash, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as Yahweh commanded Moses. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />in their going into the Tent of Meeting, and in their drawing near to the altar, they wash, as YHWH has commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in their going in unto the tent of meeting, and in their drawing near unto the altar, they wash, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In their going into the tent of appointment, and in their drawing near to the altar, they will wash; as Jehovah commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />When they went into the tabernacle of the covenant, and went to the altar, as the Lord had commanded Moses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:30>whenever they would enter the covering of the covenant, and when they approached to the altar, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for they washed themselves whenever they went into the tent of meeting or approached the altar, as the LORD had commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When they went into the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed; as the LORD had commanded Moses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />When entering the Tabernacle of Time, and when they came to the altar, they washed as LORD JEHOVAH had commanded Moshe.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they should wash; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-32.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=10778" 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">31</span>and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7364.htm" title="7364: yir·ḥā·ṣū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To wash, wash off or away, bathe. A primitive root; to lave.">They washed</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bə·ḇō·’ām (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">whenever they entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: ū·ḇə·qā·rə·ḇā·ṯām (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">or approached</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</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/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.…<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="/leviticus/8-6.htm">Leviticus 8:6</a></span><br />Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Leviticus 16:4</a></span><br />He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-7.htm">Numbers 8:7</a></span><br />This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/19-7.htm">Numbers 19:7</a></span><br />Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Psalm 26:6</a></span><br />I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-7.htm">Psalm 51:7</a></span><br />Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16</a></span><br />Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25</a></span><br />I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">Zechariah 13:1</a></span><br />“On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-10.htm">John 13:10</a></span><br />Jesus told him, “Whoever has already bathed needs only to wash his feet, and he will be completely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-3.htm">John 15:3</a></span><br />You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Acts 22:16</a></span><br />And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a></span><br />Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">1 Corinthians 6:11</a></span><br />And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near to the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><p class="hdg">as the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Exodus 40:19</a></b></br> And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-19.htm">Exodus 30:19,20</a></b></br> For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-19.htm">Psalm 73:19</a></b></br> How are they <i>brought</i> into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/40-30.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/40-30.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/30-20.htm">Drawing</a> <a href="/exodus/34-34.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/exodus/40-30.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-31.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/exodus/40-30.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/40-31.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/exodus/40-31.htm">Washed</a> <a href="/exodus/34-34.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-2.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-1.htm">Drawing</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-23.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-27.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Washed</a> <a href="/exodus/40-36.htm">Whenever</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>They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting</b><br>The act of washing symbolizes purification and sanctification, essential for approaching a holy God. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and God's dwelling among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This washing ritual underscores the importance of cleanliness and purity in worship, reflecting the holiness required to enter God's presence. The priests, specifically Aaron and his sons, were required to wash their hands and feet, signifying the need for spiritual cleanliness. This practice foreshadows the New Testament emphasis on inner purity and the cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice (<a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Hebrews 10:22</a>).<p><b>or approached the altar</b><br>The altar was the place of sacrifice, where offerings were made to atone for sin and express devotion to God. Approaching the altar required ceremonial cleanliness, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. This practice points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the sacrificial system by offering Himself as the perfect and final atonement for sin (<a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12-14</a>). The altar's significance in the Old Testament worship system is a type of Christ's redemptive work on the cross.<p><b>just as the LORD had commanded Moses</b><br>This phrase emphasizes obedience to God's commands, a recurring theme in the relationship between God and Israel. Moses, as the mediator of the covenant, received direct instructions from God, which were to be followed precisely. This obedience is crucial for maintaining the covenant relationship and receiving God's blessings. The detailed instructions given to Moses reflect God's desire for order and holiness in worship. This obedience to divine command is mirrored in the New Testament, where Jesus fulfills the law and calls His followers to live in accordance with His teachings (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>).<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 lead His people out of Egypt and to receive the Law, including the instructions for the Tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron_and_his_sons.htm">Aaron and his sons</a></b><br>The first priests of Israel, appointed by God to serve in the Tabernacle and perform the rituals and sacrifices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tent_of_meeting.htm">Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>Also known as the Tabernacle, this was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where He would meet with Moses and the priests.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a></b><br>A sacred place where sacrifices were made to God, symbolizing atonement and worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_command.htm">The LORD's Command</a></b><br>The divine instructions given to Moses regarding the construction and use of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the requirement for ceremonial washing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The priests' washing was an act of obedience to God's command. Our lives should reflect a commitment to follow God's instructions as revealed in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_cleansing.htm">Spiritual Cleansing</a></b><br>Just as the priests needed physical cleansing, we require spiritual cleansing through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/approaching_god_with_reverence.htm">Approaching God with Reverence</a></b><br>The washing before entering the Tent of Meeting signifies the need to approach God with reverence and purity, recognizing His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_water.htm">Symbolism of Water</a></b><br>Water symbolizes purification and renewal. In the New Testament, baptism represents the believer's cleansing and new life in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_priesthood.htm">Role of the Priesthood</a></b><br>The priesthood in the Old Testament points to the priesthood of all believers in Christ, who are called to live holy lives and offer spiritual sacrifices.<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/how_reconcile_lev._8's_7-day_ordination.htm">How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/exodus_40_34-35__explain_the_cloud..htm">Exodus 40:34-35 - Does the cloud covering and visible divine presence have any credible explanation, or does this detail conflict with natural laws?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_animal_sacrifice_cleanse_literally.htm">In Exodus 29:10-14, how could sacrificing an animal and placing its blood on the altar possibly cleanse or consecrate anyone in a literal or scientific sense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/purpose_of_the_bronze_laver.htm">What was the purpose of the bronze laver?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-32.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">They washed</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְחָ֑צוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yir·ḥā·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7364.htm">Strong's 7364: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wash, wash off or away, bathe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whenever they entered</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֹאָ֞ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇō·’ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֣הֶל</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">מוֹעֵ֗ד</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 /><br /><span class="word">or approached</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְקָרְבָתָ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·qā·rə·ḇā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the altar,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miz·bê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶֽׁה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-32.htm">Exodus 40:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:32 When they went into the Tent (Exo. 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