New International VersionMoses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle outside the curtain
New Living TranslationNext Moses placed the table in the Tabernacle, along the north side of the Holy Place, just outside the inner curtain.
English Standard VersionHe put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil,
Berean Standard BibleMoses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
King James BibleAnd he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.
New King James VersionHe put the table in the tabernacle of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil;
New American Standard BibleHe also put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
NASB 1995Then he put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
NASB 1977Then he put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
Legacy Standard BibleThen he put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
Amplified BibleThen he put the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
Christian Standard BibleMoses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain.
Holman Christian Standard BibleMoses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
American Standard VersionAnd he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.
Contemporary English VersionThe table for the sacred bread was put along the north wall of the holy place,
English Revised VersionAnd he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationMoses put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tent outside the canopy.
Good News TranslationHe put the table in the Tent, on the north side outside the curtain,
International Standard VersionHe put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the north side of the tent, outside the curtain,
NET BibleAnd he put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain.
New Heart English BibleHe put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the side of the tabernacle northward, outside of the veil.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
World English BibleHe put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside of the veil. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he puts the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the side of the Dwelling Place northward, at the outside of the veil,
Young's Literal Translation And he putteth the table in the tent of meeting, on the side of the tabernacle northward, at the outside of the vail,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he will give the table in the tent of appointment, upon the thigh of the dwelling northward from without the vail. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he set the table in the tabernacle of the testimony at the north side without the veil,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he placed the table in the tabernacle of the testimony, at the north side, beyond the veil,
New American Bible He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil,
New Revised Standard Version He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain,Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible And he put the table in the tent of the congregation on the side of the tabernacle northward, outside the veil.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he put the table in the Time Tent on the end of the Tent at the north outside of the veil.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917 And he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.
Brenton Septuagint Translation And he put the table in the tabernacle of witness, on the north side without the veil of the tabernacle.
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Context Setting Up the Tabernacle… 21Then 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. 22Moses placedthe tablein the Tentof Meetingonthe northsideof the tabernacle,outsidethe veil.23He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.…
Cross References Hebrews 9:2A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
Exodus 25:23-30You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...
1 Kings 6:20-22The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.
1 Kings 7:48-50Solomon 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.
2 Chronicles 4:19-22Solomon 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; ...
Leviticus 24:5-9You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...
Numbers 4:7Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.
1 Samuel 21:4-6“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.
Matthew 12:3-4Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
Mark 2:25-26Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
Luke 6:3-4Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
1 Chronicles 28:16the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;
2 Chronicles 13:11Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.
1 Kings 8:3-4When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.
2 Samuel 6:17So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
Treasury of Scripture And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, on the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil. he put John 6:53-57 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you… Ephesians 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; northward Exodus 40:24 And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward. Exodus 26:35 And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the candlestick over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side. Jump to Previous CongregationCurtainMeetingMosesNorthNorthwardOutsidePlacedPuttethSideTabernacleTableTentVailVeilJump to Next CongregationCurtainMeetingMosesNorthNorthwardOutsidePlacedPuttethSideTabernacleTableTentVailVeilExodus 40 1.The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated13.Aaron and his sons to be sanctified16.Moses performs all things accordingly34.A cloud covers the tabernacleMoses placed the tableThis refers to the Table of Showbread, which was a key piece of furniture in the Tabernacle. The table was made of acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, symbolizing purity and divinity. It held the bread of the Presence, representing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The act of placing the table signifies obedience to God's specific instructions given in Exodus 25:23-30. in the Tent of Meeting The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It served as the central place of worship and sacrifice during their wilderness journey. The Tent of Meeting was where Moses would meet with God, and it symbolized God's presence with His people. This setting underscores the importance of worship and communion with God. on the north side of the tabernacle The specific placement of the table on the north side indicates the order and precision in the worship practices of Israel. The north side was opposite the lampstand, which was on the south side, creating a balanced and symmetrical layout within the Holy Place. This arrangement reflects the orderliness of God's creation and His instructions for worship. outside the veil The veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. The veil represented the barrier between God and humanity due to sin. Only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place once a year on the Day of Atonement. The positioning of the table outside the veil signifies that while God's presence was near, full access was not yet available. This foreshadows the tearing of the veil at Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:51), symbolizing the new access to God through Jesus, our High Priest. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to deliver His people from Egypt and to guide them through the wilderness. Moses is responsible for setting up the tabernacle according to God's instructions. 2. The TableThis refers to the Table of Showbread, which was placed in the Holy Place of the tabernacle. It held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. 3. Tent of MeetingAlso known as the tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It was a sacred space where God met with Moses and the priests. 4. North Side of the TabernacleThe specific location within the Holy Place where the Table of Showbread was placed. The north side was significant in the layout of the tabernacle, reflecting order and divine instruction. 5. The VeilA curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) in the tabernacle. It symbolized the separation between God and humanity due to sin. Teaching Points Obedience to Divine InstructionsMoses' careful placement of the table as instructed by God highlights the importance of obedience in our walk with God. We are called to follow His commands with precision and reverence. God's Provision and PresenceThe Table of Showbread symbolizes God's continual provision and desire for fellowship with His people. In our lives, we can trust in God's provision and seek His presence daily. The Significance of Sacred SpacesThe tabernacle was a sacred space where God met with His people. Today, we can create sacred spaces in our hearts and homes where we intentionally seek God's presence. Separation and AccessThe veil in the tabernacle represented separation due to sin, but through Christ, we have direct access to God. This encourages us to approach God with confidence and gratitude. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40
What are the three biblical tabernacles?
Stephen states Moses was 'mighty in words' (Acts 7:22), but Exodus 4:10 depicts Moses as slow of speech. How do we reconcile these descriptions?
Exodus 40:16 - Why do other sections of the Bible emphasize different instructions for the same Tabernacle setup, creating apparent inconsistencies?
Exodus 40:2 - How could Moses effectively assemble such a sophisticated structure in the desert with limited resources?(22) Put the table . . . upon the side of the tabernacle northward.--On the right hand to one facing towards the vail. Moses may have known the right position from the pattern which was shewed him in the mount ( Exodus 25:40). Verse 22. - Upon the side of the tabernacle northward. Upon the right hand, as one faced the veil. No direction had been given upon this point, but Moses probably knew the right position from the pattern which he had seen upon the mount.
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Hebrew Moses placedוַיִּתֵּ֤ן(way·yit·tên)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414:To give, put, setthe tableהַשֻּׁלְחָן֙(haš·šul·ḥān)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7979:A table, a mealin the Tentבְּאֹ֣הֶל(bə·’ō·hel)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168:A tentof Meetingמוֹעֵ֔ד(mō·w·‘êḏ)Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150:Appointed time, place, or meetingonעַ֛ל(‘al)Preposition Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe northצָפֹ֑נָה(ṣā·p̄ō·nāh)Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6828:Hidden, dark, the north as a, quartersideיֶ֥רֶךְ(ye·reḵ)Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3409:Thigh,loin, flank, sideof the tabernacle,הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן(ham·miš·kān)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908:A residence, the Tabernacleoutsideמִח֖וּץ(mi·ḥūṣ)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2351:Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoorsthe veil.לַפָּרֹֽכֶת׃(lap·pā·rō·ḵeṯ)Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6532:A separatrix, screen
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