Exodus 40:27 net — and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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"and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses."

— Exodus 40:27, NET Bible

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KJV
“And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the Lord commanded Moses.”
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ASV
“and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses. ”
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WEB
“and he burnt incense of sweet spices on it, as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
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DRB
“And the altar of holocaust in the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded.”
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BBE
“Burning sweet perfumes on it, as the Lord had given him orders.”
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KJVA
“And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the Lord commanded Moses.”
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Exodus 40 — Context

And he put the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

Then he set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

And he put the gold altar in the tent of meeting in front of the curtain,

and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Then he put the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.

He also put the altar for the burnt offering by the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Then he put the large basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing.

Exodus 40:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:27 say?

Exodus 40:27 in the NET Bible reads: “and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.”

Where is Exodus 40:27 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 27.

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 40:27.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:27 in?

Exodus 40:27 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 40:27?

Exodus 40:27 reads (NET): “and he burned fragrant incense on it, just 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.

Exodus 40:27 net — and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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