King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Bring in the table, and arrange its display. Bring in the menorah, and light its lamps.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.
American Standard Version:
And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And thou shalt bring{H935} in the table{H7979}, and set in order{H6186} the things that are to be set in order{H6187} upon it; and thou shalt bring{H935} in the candlestick{H4501}, and light{H5927} the lamps{H5216} thereof.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 24:8
- Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the LORD continually, [being taken] from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.
Exodus 40:22
- And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.
Exodus 40:25
- And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Exodus 37:10
- ¶ And he made the table [of] shittim wood: two cubits [was] the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof:
Exodus 37:24
- [Of] a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.
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.
Exodus 26:36
- And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.
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Commentary for Exodus 40:4
**Themes:**
Exodus 40:4 is part of the detailed instructions given by God to Moses for setting up the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The verse emphasizes the themes of order, worship, and the role of divine instructions in religious practice. It highlights the importance of:
1. **Divine Order:** The careful arrangement of sacred objects in the Tabernacle reflects the orderliness and holiness of God.
2. **Worship and Ritual:** The table and the candlestick (menorah) are essential elements for worship, symbolizing the physical and spiritual sustenance provided by God.
3. **Obedience:** Moses is commanded to follow God's instructions precisely, illustrating the importance of obedience in the Israelite's relationship with God.
**Historical Context:**
The book of Exodus recounts the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and their journey towards the Promised Land. After receiving the Ten Commandments and other laws at Mount Sinai, God provides Moses with intricate instructions for constructing the Tabernacle, its furnishings, and the priestly garments. Exodus 40 marks the completion of this construction, with Moses carrying out the final steps to inaugurate the Tabernacle.
The historical context of Exodus 40:4 is set during the time when the Israelites were establishing their identity as a nation under God's covenant. The Tabernacle served as the central place of worship and the focal point of God's presence with them. The verse is part of the culmination of the book, where the dwelling place is made ready for God's glory to fill it (Exodus 40:34-35). This event signifies the formal beginning of the ritual worship that would define Israel's religious life until the establishment of the Temple in Jerusalem.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H7979
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֻׁלְחָן
Transliteration: shulchân
Pronunciation: shool-khawn'
Description: from שָׁלַח; a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal; table. - Strong's Number: H6186
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרַךְ
Transliteration: ʻârak
Pronunciation: aw-rak'
Description: a primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications); put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert (in war), furnish, handle, join (battle), ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value. - Strong's Number: H6187
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵרֶךְ
Transliteration: ʻêrek
Pronunciation: eh'rek
Description: from עָרַךְ; a pile, equipment, estimate; equal, estimation, (things that are set in) order, price, proportion, [idiom] set at, suit, taxation, [idiom] valuest. - Strong's Number: H4501
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנוֹרָה
Transliteration: mᵉnôwrâh
Pronunciation: men-o-raw'
Description: or מְנֹרָה; feminine of מָנוֹר (in the original sense of נִיר); a chandelier; candlestick. - Strong's Number: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H5216
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נִיר
Transliteration: nîyr
Pronunciation: neer
Description: or נִר; also נֵיר; or נֵר; or (feminine) נֵרָה; from a primitive root (see נִיר; נוּר) properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively); candle, lamp, light.