Exodus 40:17 kjva — And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reare…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up."

— Exodus 40:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 40 — Context

14

And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:

15

And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

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Thus did Moses: according to all that the Lord commanded him, so did he.

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And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up.

18

And Moses reared up the tabernacle, and fastened his sockets, and set up the boards thereof, and put in the bars thereof, and reared up his pillars.

19

And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the Lord commanded Moses.

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And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:

Exodus 40:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:17 say?
Exodus 40:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared 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 (KJVA): “And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared 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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