Exodus 40:4,Exodus 40:5

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:4

And thou shall bring in the table ,.... The table of shewbread, which was to be set in the holy place: and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it ; besides the dishes, spoons, covers, and bowls, there were the twelve loaves of shewbread to be set in two rows: and thou shall bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof ; which was to be brought and set in the same holy place with the shewbread table; and though the lamps were to be lighted by Aaron, the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:4

Thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things, etc. - That is, Thou shalt place the twelve loaves upon the table in the order before mentioned. See Clarke's note on Exodus 25:30 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-8

The directions to set up the tabernacle . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

THE COMMAND TO SET UP THE TABERNACLE , AND ITS PERFORMANCE . All was now ready. Bezaleel and Aholiab had completed their task. The work for the tabernacle had been given in, and had been approved Moses did not however at once set it up. He waited for a command from God. After a short interval, the command came. He was ordered to select the first day of the ensuing year—the first day of the first year of freedom—for the operation. Directions were given him, which fixed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The erection of the tabernacle. At last the work of preparation was over. The work for which God had begun to give instructions more than nine months previously ( Exodus 25:1 ) was completed. All the parts of the structure, pillars, curtains, boards, sockets, bars, taches, hooks, pins; and all the furniture, ark, altars, table, candlestick, laver, vessels, censers, tongs, ash-pans—were finished and ready. All had been inspected by Moses, and approved ( Exodus 39:43 ); they answered to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The erection of the tabernacle. I. THE TIME . 1 . It reminded them of their deliverance from Egyptian bondage; "this month shall be unto you the beginning of months" ( Exodus 12:2 ). God's dwelling-place is ever erected amid the adoring remembrance of his redemption. "The love of Christ constraineth us." 2 . It was a consecration of the year upon which they were entering. It struck the key-note of the after time. The joy of the new year was to rise into the greater joy of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The tabernacle set up. The sanctuary did not take long in making. When hearts are wilting, gifts liberal, and hands active, work is soon accomplished. Everything was ready by the first day of the new year after leaving Egypt. The new year was inaugurated by the setting up of the finished dwelling. How suitable an employment for the new year, to consecrate our hearts anew as dwelling-places for Jehovah! The section conveys lessons as to— I. ORDER IN THE SANCTUARY . Every thing... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:4

Thou shalt bring in the table— i.e; "the table of shew-bread" ( Exodus 25:23-30 ; Exodus 37:10-16 ). And set in order the things , etc. It has been observed with reason that the directions of Le Exodus 24:5-7 must have been already given, though not recorded till so much later. Bread and frankincense were to be "set in order" on the table in a particular way. The candlestick . The seven. branched candelabrum ( Exodus 25:31-39 ; Exodus 37:17-24 ). And thou shalt light the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 40:4

The directions given in Leviticus 24:5-9 are here presupposed, and must have been issued before this chapter was written. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 40:1-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 40:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 40:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 40:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 40:4

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