Exodus 40:7 web — You shall set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and shall put water therein.

World English Bible

"You shall set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and shall put water therein."

— Exodus 40:7, World English Bible

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Exodus 40 — Context

4

You shall bring in the table, and set in order the things that are on it. You shall bring in the lampstand, and light its lamps.

5

You shall set the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

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"You shall set the altar of burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting.

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You shall set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and shall put water therein.

8

You shall set up the court around it, and hang up the screen of the gate of the court.

9

"You shall take the anointing oil, and anoint the tabernacle, and all that is in it, and shall make it holy, and all its furniture: and it will be holy.

10

You shall anoint the altar of burnt offering, with all its vessels, and sanctify the altar: and the altar will be most holy.

Exodus 40:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:7 say?
Exodus 40:7 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and shall 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 (WEB): “You shall set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and shall 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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