Exodus 40:23 web — He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

World English Bible

"He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses."

— Exodus 40:23, World English Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

20

He took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the poles on the ark, and put the mercy seat above on the ark.

21

He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

22

He put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the side of the tabernacle northward, outside of the veil.

23

He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

24

He put the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

25

He lit the lamps before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

26

He put the golden altar in the Tent of Meeting before the veil;

Exodus 40:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:23 say?
Exodus 40:23 in the World English Bible reads: “He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
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 (WEB): “He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh 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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