Exodus 40:7 kjva — And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein."

— Exodus 40:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 40 — Context

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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.

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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.

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

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And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.

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And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.

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And thou shalt take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is therein, and shalt hallow it, and all the vessels thereof: and it shall be holy.

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And thou shalt anoint the altar of the burnt offering, and all his vessels, and sanctify the altar: and it shall be an altar most holy.

Exodus 40:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:7 say?
Exodus 40:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.”
Where is Exodus 40:7 in the Bible?
Exodus 40:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 7.
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 40:7.
What translation should I read Exodus 40:7 in?
Exodus 40:7 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 40:7?
Exodus 40:7 reads (KJVA): “And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.” 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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