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Exodus 25:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And make sure you create them exactly according to the pattern that was shown to you on the mountain.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling Moses to build the tabernacle furnishings exactly as He showed him on Mount Sinai, with no changes or personal additions.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God had just led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and was giving Moses detailed instructions on Mount Sinai for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that would serve as the center of worship and God's dwelling place among His people. This verse comes at the end of God's specifications for the Tabernacle's furnishings, emphasizing the need for precise adherence to the divine blueprint revealed to Moses. The historical context highlights God's desire for exactness in worship to reflect His holiness and maintain the covenant relationship with Israel.

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