John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:12-14
And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation ,.... To wash, anoint, and clothe them, as in the two following verses Exodus 40:13 , that they might minister in the priest's office, according to Exodus 28:41 read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 40:1-15
The materials and furniture of the tabernacle had been viewed severally and approved, and now they must be put together. 1. God here directs Moses to set up the tabernacle and the utensils of it in their places. Though the work of the tabernacle was finished, and every thing ready for rearing, and the people, no doubt, were very desirous to see it up, yet Moses will not erect it till he has express orders for doing so. It is good to see God going before us in every step, Ps. 37:23. The time... read more