KJV ORIGINAL
On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
On the first day of the first month, you must set up the tabernacle, the tent where the congregation will meet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving Moses specific instructions about when to assemble the sacred tent where God would meet with His people.
📚 Historical Context
This command came at the end of Israel's time at Mount Sinai, about one year after they left Egypt. The tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that God had instructed Moses to build, containing the ark of the covenant and serving as the center of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The timing was significant as it marked a new beginning for the nation.
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