Exodus 40:31 bbe — In it the hands and feet of Moses and Aaron and his sons were washed,

Bible in Basic English

"In it the hands and feet of Moses and Aaron and his sons were washed,"

— Exodus 40:31, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 40 — Context

28

And he put up the curtain at the doorway of the House.

29

And at the door of the House of the Tent of meeting, he put the altar of burned offerings, offering on it the burned offering and the meal offering, as the Lord had given him orders.

30

And between the altar and the Tent of meeting he put the vessel with water in it for washing.

31

In it the hands and feet of Moses and Aaron and his sons were washed,

32

Whenever they went into the Tent of meeting, and when they came near the altar, as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

33

And he put up the hangings forming the open space round the House and the altar, and put the curtain over the doorway. So Moses made the work complete.

34

Then the cloud came down covering the Tent of meeting, and the House was full of the glory of the Lord;

Exodus 40:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:31 say?
Exodus 40:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In it the hands and feet of Moses and Aaron and his sons were washed,”
Where is Exodus 40:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 31.
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 40:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:31 in?
Exodus 40:31 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 40:31?
Exodus 40:31 reads (BBE): “In it the hands and feet of Moses and Aaron and his sons were washed,” 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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