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Exodus 40:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Moses did exactly what the LORD commanded him to do. He followed every instruction completely.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Moses' complete obedience - he followed God's instructions perfectly without adding to or leaving out anything.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Exodus, Moses led the Israelites through the wilderness after their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, where God had revealed Himself through miracles and laws. God provided Moses with precise instructions for constructing and assembling the Tabernacle, a sacred tent that would serve as a dwelling place for God's presence among His people. This verse underscores Moses' faithful execution of those commands as the Tabernacle was finally set up, marking a key moment in Israel's covenant relationship with God.

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