Exodus 40:17 bbe — So on the first day of the first month in the second year the House was put up.

Bible in Basic English

"So on the first day of the first month in the second year the House was put up."

— Exodus 40:17, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 40 — Context

14

And take his sons with him and put coats on them;

15

And put oil on them as you did on their father, so that they may be my priests: the putting on of oil will make them priests for ever, from generation to generation.

16

And Moses did this; as the Lord gave him orders, so he did.

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So on the first day of the first month in the second year the House was put up.

18

Moses put up the House; placing its bases in position and lifting up its uprights, putting in the rods and planting the pillars in their places;

19

Stretching the outer tent over it, and covering it, as the Lord had given him orders.

20

And he took the law and put it inside the ark, and put the rods at its side and the cover over it;

Exodus 40:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:17 say?
Exodus 40:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So on the first day of the first month in the second year the House was put up.”
Where is Exodus 40:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 17.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 40:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:17 in?
Exodus 40:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 40:17?
Exodus 40:17 reads (BBE): “So on the first day of the first month in the second year the House was put up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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