Exodus 40:32 asv — when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Mose…

American Standard Version

"when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses. "

— Exodus 40:32, American Standard Version

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Exodus 40 — Context

29

And he set the altar of burnt-offering at the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered upon it the burnt-offering and the meal-offering; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

30

And he set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, wherewith to wash.

31

And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat;

32

when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

33

And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work.

34

Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

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And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of meeting, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of Jehovah filled the tabernacle.

Exodus 40:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:32 say?
Exodus 40:32 in the American Standard Version reads: “when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah commanded Moses. ”
Where is Exodus 40:32 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 32.
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 40:32.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:32 in?
Exodus 40:32 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 40:32?
Exodus 40:32 reads (ASV): “when they went into the tent of meeting, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as Jehovah 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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