Exodus 40:23 cpdv — setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

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"setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord. "

— Exodus 40:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 40:23 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And he set the bread in order upon it before the Lord; as the Lord had commanded Moses.”
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ASV
“And he set the bread in order upon it before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses. ”
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WEB
“He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
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NET
“And he set the bread in order on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.”
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DRB
“Placing the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.”
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BBE
“And he put the bread on it in order before the Lord, as the Lord had said.”
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KJVA
“And he set the bread in order upon it before the Lord; as the Lord had commanded Moses.”
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Exodus 40 — Context

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

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

And he placed the lampstand in the tabernacle of the testimony, away from the table, on the south side,

setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

He also positioned the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony, opposite the veil,

and he heaped upon it the incense of aromatics, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

And he positioned the tent at the entrance of the tabernacle of the testimony,

Exodus 40:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:23 say?

Exodus 40:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord. ”

Where is Exodus 40:23 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 23.

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 40:23.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:23 in?

Exodus 40:23 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 40:23?

Exodus 40:23 reads (CPDV): “setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord. ” 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 40:23 cpdv — setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

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