Exodus 40:20 bbe — And he took the law and put it inside the ark, and put the rods at its side and the cover over it;

Bible in Basic English

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

— Exodus 40:20, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 40 — Context

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

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;

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

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

And he took the ark into the House, hanging up the veil before it as the Lord had given him orders.

And he put the table in the Tent of meeting, on the north side outside the veil.

And he put the bread on it in order before the Lord, as the Lord had said.

Exodus 40:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:20 say?

Exodus 40:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he took the law and put it inside the ark, and put the rods at its side and the cover over it;”

Where is Exodus 40:20 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 20.

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 40:20.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:20 in?

Exodus 40:20 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 40:20?

Exodus 40:20 reads (BBE): “And he took the law and put it inside the ark, and put the rods at its side and the cover over it;” 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.

Exodus 40:20 bbe — And he took the law and put it inside the ark, and put the rods at its side and the cover over it;

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