Exodus 40:24 kjva — And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle south…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward."

— Exodus 40:24, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 40 — Context

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And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the Lord commanded Moses.

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And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.

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And he set the bread in order upon it before the Lord; as the Lord had commanded Moses.

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And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

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And he lighted the lamps before the Lord; as the Lord commanded Moses.

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And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail:

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And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the Lord commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 40:24 say?
Exodus 40:24 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.”
Where is Exodus 40:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 24.
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 40:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:24 in?
Exodus 40:24 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 40:24?
Exodus 40:24 reads (KJVA): “And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.” 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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