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href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/40.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Moses placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the curtain<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also placed the gold incense altar in the Tabernacle, in the Holy Place in front of the inner curtain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He put the gold altar in the tabernacle of meeting in front of the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he placed the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He put the golden altar [of incense] in the Tent of Meeting in front of the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the curtain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses also installed the gold altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the veil, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The gold incense altar was set up in front of the curtain, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses put the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the canopy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He put the gold altar in the Tent, in front of the curtain, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting in front of the curtain <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And he put the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the curtain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation, before the vail:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before 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 he sets the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting, before 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 he setteth the golden altar in the tent of meeting, before 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 he will put the altar of gold in the tent of appointment, before 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 />He set also the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony over against the veil, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:24>He also positioned the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony, opposite the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He placed the golden altar in the tent of meeting, in front of the veil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before 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 he put the golden altar in the tabernacle of the congregation in front of 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 he stood the altar of gold in the Time Tent before the veil:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he put the golden altar in the tabernacle of witness before the veil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-26.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=10742" 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">25</span>and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">Moses placed</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/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">the gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">in 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/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in front</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.">of the veil,</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.…<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 9:2-4</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="/leviticus/24-1.htm">Leviticus 24:1-4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">Numbers 8:1-4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Revelation 4:5</a></span><br />From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-9</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. / There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a></span><br />For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-1.htm">Zechariah 4:1-6</a></span><br />Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep. / “What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. / There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">1 Samuel 3:3</a></span><br />Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5-7</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the veil:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Exodus 40:5</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1-10</a></b></br> And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: <i>of</i> shittim wood shalt thou make it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/23-19.htm">Matthew 23:19</a></b></br> <i>Ye</i> fools and blind: for whether <i>is</i> greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/40-10.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/40-6.htm">Front</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/40-5.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-25.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/leviticus/3-8.htm">Front</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-9.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-9.htm">Golden</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/exodus/40-27.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/40-30.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-6.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.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'; 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It was made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, signifying its sacred purpose (<a href="/exodus/30.htm">Exodus 30:1-3</a>). The altar was used for burning incense, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>). Its placement by Moses indicates obedience to God's specific instructions (<a href="/exodus/30-6.htm">Exodus 30:6</a>). The use of gold represents purity and divinity, pointing to the holiness required in approaching God.<p><b>in the Tent of Meeting</b><br>The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It served as the central place of worship and sacrifice (<a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8-9</a>). The Tent of Meeting was a precursor to the Temple in Jerusalem and symbolized God's presence with His people (<a href="/exodus/29-42.htm">Exodus 29:42-43</a>). It was a place where Moses and the priests would communicate with God, highlighting the importance of divine guidance and fellowship.<p><b>in front of the veil</b><br>The veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) within the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31-33</a>). This veil was a barrier that only the high priest could pass through once a year on the Day of Atonement (<a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a>). The positioning of the gold altar in front of the veil signifies the intercessory role of the priests, as the incense offered on this altar was a form of mediation between God and the people. The veil itself is a type of Christ, whose death tore the veil, granting believers direct access to God (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-20</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, who was instructed by God to set up the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the gold altar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a></b><br>Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gold_altar.htm">The Gold Altar</a></b><br>Also referred to as the Altar of Incense, it was placed in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God.<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, signifying the separation between God and man due to sin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were given the law and instructions for worship through Moses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_worship.htm">The Significance of Worship</a></b><br>The placement of the gold altar in front of the veil emphasizes the importance of worship and prayer in approaching God. As believers, we are called to prioritize our relationship with God through regular prayer and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>The altar of incense symbolizes intercession. Just as the incense rose before God, our prayers and intercessions for others are a vital part of our spiritual life and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_barrier_of_sin.htm">The Barrier of Sin</a></b><br>The veil represents the separation caused by sin. In Christ, the veil is torn, granting us direct access to God. This should encourage us to live in the freedom and grace provided by Jesus' sacrifice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god.htm">The Holiness of God</a></b><br>The careful placement and use of the altar remind us of God's holiness and the reverence we must have in His presence. Our worship should reflect a deep respect and awe for who God is.<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/what's_the_tent_of_meeting_for.htm">What is the purpose of the Tent of Meeting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_holy_of_holies.htm">What is the Holy of Holies in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_moses_build_in_the_desert.htm">Exodus 40:2 - How could Moses effectively assemble such a sophisticated structure in the desert with limited resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_moses_veil_his_face.htm">Why did Moses cover his face with a veil?</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>(26) <span class= "bld">He put the golden altar . . . Before the vail.</span>--In front of the Ark, the mercy-seat, and the place assigned to the Shechinah (<a href="/exodus/25-22.htm" title="And there I will meet with you, and I will commune with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are on the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give you in commandment to the children of Israel.">Exodus 25:22</a>), but separated from them by the vail. (Comp. <a href="/exodus/30-6.htm" title="And you shall put it before the veil that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with you.">Exodus 30:6</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The golden altar</span>, or "altar of incense," was placed <span class="cmt_word">before the veil</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, outside it, in the holy place, midway between the table of shew-bread and the golden candlestick. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-26.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">Moses placed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֛שֶׂם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·śem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third 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 gold</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזָּהָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">in the Tent</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֹ֣הֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·hel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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">מוֹעֵ֑ד</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">in front</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of 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/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-26.htm">Exodus 40:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-26.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:26 He put the golden altar (Exo. 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