Exodus 40:3 kjva — And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail."

— Exodus 40:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.”
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ASV
“And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and thou shalt screen the ark with the veil. ”
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WEB
“You shall put the ark of the testimony in it, and you shall screen the ark with the veil.”
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NET
“You are to place the ark of the testimony in it and shield the ark with the special curtain.”
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DRB
“And shalt put the ark in it, and shalt let down the veil before it:”
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BBE
“And inside it put the ark of the law, hanging the veil before it.”
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Exodus 40 — Context

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.

And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.

And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.

And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.

Exodus 40:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:3 say?

Exodus 40:3 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.”

Where is Exodus 40:3 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 3.

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 40:3.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:3 in?

Exodus 40:3 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 40:3?

Exodus 40:3 reads (KJVA): “And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.” 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 40:3 kjva — And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.

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