Exodus 40:19 net — Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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"Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the LORD had commanded Moses."

— Exodus 40:19, NET Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

16

This is what Moses did, according to all the LORD had commanded him– so he did.

17

So the tabernacle was set up on the first day of the first month, in the second year.

18

When Moses set up the tabernacle and put its bases in place, he set up its frames, attached its bars, and set up its posts.

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Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

20

He took the testimony and put it in the ark, attached the poles to the ark, and then put the atonement lid on the ark.

21

And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, hung the protecting curtain, and shielded the ark of the testimony from view, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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And he put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain.

Exodus 40:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:19 say?
Exodus 40:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the LORD had commanded Moses.”
Where is Exodus 40:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 19.
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 40:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:19 in?
Exodus 40:19 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 40:19?
Exodus 40:19 reads (NET): “Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the LORD had commanded Moses.” 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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