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Exodus 39:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The people of Israel did all the work exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that the Israelites carefully followed God's instructions completely when building the tabernacle and making the priestly garments.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Exodus, after receiving the Ten Commandments and detailed instructions for the Tabernacle on Mount Sinai, Moses relayed these commands to the Israelites as part of their covenant relationship with God. The chapters around Exodus 39 describe the meticulous construction of the Tabernacle, including the priestly garments and sacred furnishings, which served as a portable sanctuary for worship during their wilderness journey. This verse summarizes the faithful completion of that work, emphasizing the importance of exact obedience to God's directives in ancient Israelite religious practice.

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