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Exodus 40:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is beginning to give Moses new instructions, showing His ongoing guidance and communication with His chosen leader.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs at the end of Moses' time receiving detailed instructions for building the tabernacle, God's dwelling place among the Israelites in the wilderness. The Israelites had been camped at Mount Sinai for nearly a year, during which time God gave them the Law and the plans for worship. This verse introduces God's final instructions about setting up the completed tabernacle.

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