Exodus 40:18 cpdv — And he placed the testimony in the ark, applying the bars beneath, and the oracle above.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he placed the testimony in the ark, applying the bars beneath, and the oracle above. "

— Exodus 40:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 40 — Context

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Therefore, in the first month of the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was put in place.

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And Moses raised it up, and he positioned the panels as well as the bases and the bars, and he set up the columns,

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and he stretched out the roof over the tabernacle, imposing a cover above it, just as the Lord had decreed.

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And he placed the testimony in the ark, applying the bars beneath, and the oracle above.

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And when he had brought the ark into the tabernacle, he drew the veil before it, in order to fulfill the commandment of the Lord.

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And he placed the table in the tabernacle of the testimony, at the north side, beyond the veil,

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arranging before it the bread of the presence, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.

Exodus 40:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:18 say?
Exodus 40:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he placed the testimony in the ark, applying the bars beneath, and the oracle above. ”
Where is Exodus 40:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 18.
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 40:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:18 in?
Exodus 40:18 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 40:18?
Exodus 40:18 reads (CPDV): “And he placed the testimony in the ark, applying the bars beneath, and the oracle above. ” 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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