Exodus 40:18 nasb — Moses erected the tabernacle and laid its sockets, and set up its boards, and inserted its bars and erected its pillars.

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"Moses erected the tabernacle and laid its sockets, and set up its boards, and inserted its bars and erected its pillars."

— Exodus 40:18, NASB

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Exodus 40 — Context

15

and you shall anoint them even as you have anointed their father, that they may minister as priests to Me; and their anointing will qualify them for a perpetual priesthood throughout their generations."

16

Thus Moses did; according to all that the LORD had commanded him, so he did.

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Now in the first month of the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected.

18

Moses erected the tabernacle and laid its sockets, and set up its boards, and inserted its bars and erected its pillars.

19

He spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent on top of it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

20

Then he took the testimony and put it into the ark, and attached the poles to the ark, and put the mercy seat on top of the ark.

21

He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up a veil for the screen, and screened off the ark of the testimony, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:18 say?
Exodus 40:18 in the NASB reads: “Moses erected the tabernacle and laid its sockets, and set up its boards, and inserted its bars and erected its pillars.”
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 (NASB): “Moses erected the tabernacle and laid its sockets, and set up its boards, and inserted its bars and erected its pillars.” 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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