Exodus 40:32

When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.

When they went {H935} into the tent {H168} of the congregation {H4150}, and when they came near {H7126} unto the altar {H4196}, they washed {H7364}; as the LORD {H3068} commanded {H6680} Moses {H4872}.

so that they could wash when entering the tent of meeting and when approaching the altar, as ADONAI had ordered Moshe.

They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 73:19 (2 votes)

    How are they [brought] into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.

  • Exodus 40:19 (2 votes)

    And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the LORD commanded Moses.

  • Exodus 30:19 (2 votes)

    For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:

  • Exodus 30:20 (2 votes)

    When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD: