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Exodus 40:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses placed the table inside the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is carefully positioning the holy table in its designated place within God's dwelling place, following God's specific instructions.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites had constructed the Tabernacle as God commanded, Moses was instructed to set it up and arrange its furnishings to establish a sacred space for worship. This verse specifically describes Moses placing the table, which held the bread of the Presence, on the north side of the Tent of Meeting, outside the inner veil, as part of creating an orderly environment for God's presence among the people. Such precise instructions highlighted the importance of holiness and obedience in the Israelites' covenant relationship with God.

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