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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 />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, hung up the veil of the covering, and partitioned off the ark of the Testimony, 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 />He then brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up a veil for the covering, and screened off the ark of the testimony, 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 />He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up a veil for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, 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 />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up a veil for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, 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 />He brought the ark into the tabernacle and placed the veil of the screen and screened off the ark of the testimony, 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 />Moses brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up a veil (partition) for the screen (curtain), and screened off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the curtain for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony; 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 />The chest was brought into the tent and set behind the curtain in the most holy place. 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 />and he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony; 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 />Then he brought the ark into the tent and hung the canopy over it to mark off where the ark was. 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 />Then he put the Box in the Tent and hung up the curtain. In this way he screened off the Covenant Box, 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 />He brought the ark into the tent, set up the curtain, and screened off the Ark of the Testimony, 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 />Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, hung the protecting curtain, and shielded the ark of the testimony from view, 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 />He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the curtain as the screen, and concealed the ark of the testimony, 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 />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; 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 />He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the covenant, 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 />and brings the Ark into the Dwelling Place, and places the veil of the covering, and covers over the Ark of the Testimony, 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 /> and bringeth in the ark unto the tabernacle, and placeth the vail of the covering, and covereth over the ark of the testimony, 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 />And he will bring the ark to the dwelling and will put up the vail of the covering, and he will cover over the ark of the testimony; 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 />And when he had brought the ark into the tabernacle, he drew the veil before it to fulfil the commandment of the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:19>And when he had brought the ark into the tabernacle, he drew the veil before it, in order to fulfill the commandment of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He brought the ark into the tabernacle and hung the curtain veil, thus screening off the ark of the covenant, as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the curtain for screening, and screened the ark of the covenant; 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 />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle and set up the veil of the covering of the door and covered the ark of the testimony; 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 />And he brought the Ark to the Tabernacle and he took the face of the door of the veil and covered over the Ark of the Testimony as LORD JEHOVAH 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 />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and put on <i>it</i> the covering of the veil, and covered the ark of the testimony, as the Lord commanded Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-21.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=10709" 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">20</span>Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">Then he brought</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/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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">the tabernacle,</a> <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.">put up</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/6532.htm" title="6532: pā·rō·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- A curtain. Feminine active participle of the same as perek; a separatrix, i.e. screen.">the veil</a> <a href="/hebrew/4539.htm" title="4539: ham·mā·sāḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- A covering, screen. From cakak; a cover, i.e. Veil.">for the screen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5526.htm" title="5526: way·yā·seḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or sakak; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, protect.">and shielded</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: ’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/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.">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside 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="/hebrews/9-3.htm">Hebrews 9:3-5</a></span><br />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. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-9</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 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 5:7-10</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="/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="/numbers/4-5.htm">Numbers 4:5</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.<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="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2</a></span><br />And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.<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="/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="/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="/exodus/26-33.htm">Exodus 26:33-34</a></span><br />And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. / Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a></span><br />When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-6.htm">1 Chronicles 13:6</a></span><br />David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1-3</a></span><br />David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.</p><p class="hdg">he brought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3</a></b></br> And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/26-33.htm">Exodus 26:33</a></b></br> And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy <i>place</i> and the most holy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-12.htm">Exodus 35:12</a></b></br> The ark, and the staves thereof, <i>with</i> the mercy seat, and the vail of the covering,</p><p class="hdg">and covered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19,20</a></b></br> Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/29-22.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/40-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/40-18.htm">Placeth</a> <a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Screened</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">Shielded</a> <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Shielding</a> <a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/exodus/40-20.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/40-8.htm">Veil</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/40-23.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Placeth</a> <a href="/exodus/40-28.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/psalms/140-7.htm">Screened</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Shielded</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Shielding</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-13.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/exodus/40-22.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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Its placement in the tabernacle's Most Holy Place signified the heart of Israel's worship. The tabernacle, a portable sanctuary, was central to Israel's religious life during their wilderness journey. This act of bringing the ark into the tabernacle fulfilled God's instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-22</a>).<p><b>put up the veil for the screen</b><br>The veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, where the ark was kept. This barrier symbolized 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 (<a href="/leviticus/16-2.htm">Leviticus 16:2</a>). The veil's tearing at Jesus' crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>) signifies the removal of this separation, granting believers direct access to God through Christ.<p><b>and shielded off the ark of the Testimony</b><br>The ark is referred to as the "ark of the Testimony" because it contained the tablets of the Ten Commandments, which were the testimony of God's covenant with Israel. Shielding the ark emphasized its sanctity and the reverence due to God's law. This act also highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, as the ark was central to Israel's identity and relationship with God.<p><b>just as the LORD had commanded him</b><br>This phrase underscores Moses' obedience to God's specific instructions. Throughout Exodus, Moses' adherence to God's commands is a recurring theme, demonstrating the importance of faithfulness and obedience in the life of God's people. This obedience is a model for believers, reflecting the call to live according to God's will as revealed in Scripture.<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. In this verse, Moses is fulfilling God's command by setting up the tabernacle.<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 Law, representing God's covenant with Israel. It was placed in the Most Holy Place of the tabernacle.<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's presence 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 in the tabernacle, symbolizing the separation between God and man due to sin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who commanded the construction of the tabernacle and the placement of the ark.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Moses' actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The tabernacle and the Ark of the Testimony symbolize God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, making our bodies His temple.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_separation_of_sin.htm">The Separation of Sin</a></b><br>The veil in the tabernacle represented the separation caused by sin. Jesus' sacrifice has removed this barrier, granting us direct access to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_the_holy.htm">Reverence for the Holy</a></b><br>The careful handling of the ark and the tabernacle elements teaches us to approach God with reverence and respect, acknowledging His holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_in_christ.htm">Fulfillment in Christ</a></b><br>The tabernacle and its elements foreshadow Christ's work of redemption. Understanding these connections deepens our appreciation for His sacrifice.<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_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/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_the_ark_move_yet_stay_put.htm">Numbers 10:33-36: How does the Ark of the Covenant traveling alongside them here reconcile with other passages where the Ark seems to remain stationary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_tabernacle_instructions_vary.htm">Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies?</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>(21) <span class= "bld">The vail of the covering.</span>--See Note on <a href="/exodus/39-34.htm" title="And the covering of rams' skins dyed red, and the covering of badgers' skins, and the veil of the covering,">Exodus 39:34</a>, and comp, above, <a href="/exodus/40-3.htm" title="And you shall put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the veil.">Exodus 40:3</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Set up the veil of the covering -</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, hung the veil on the four pillars between the holy place and the holy of holies, and thus covered - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, concealed from sight, the ark of the testimony. (See the comment on ver. 3) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-21.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">Then he brought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֵ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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 ark</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָרֹן֮</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">into</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tabernacle,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁכָּן֒</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">put up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֗שֶׂם</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 veil</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּרֹ֣כֶת</span> <span class="translit">(pā·rō·ḵeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6532.htm">Strong's 6532: </a> </span><span class="str2">A separatrix, screen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the screen,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמָּסָ֔ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·sāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4539.htm">Strong's 4539: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, screen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and shielded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֕סֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·seḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third 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">עַ֖ל</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">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">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">him.</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/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:21 He brought the ark into the tabernacle (Exo. 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