Exodus 40:8 bbe — And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.

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"And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway."

— Exodus 40:8, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.”
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Exodus 40 — Context

And put the gold altar for burning perfumes in front of the ark of the law, hanging the curtain over the doorway of the House.

And put the altar of burned offerings before the doorway of the House of the Tent of meeting.

And let the washing-vessel, with water in it, be put between the Tent of meeting and the altar.

And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.

And take the holy oil and put it on the House and everything in it, and make it and everything in it holy:

And put oil on the altar of burned offering, and make it and all its vessels holy; this altar is to be most holy.

And put oil on the washing-vessel and its base, and make them holy.

Exodus 40:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 40:8 say?

Exodus 40:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.”

Where is Exodus 40:8 in the Bible?

Exodus 40:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 40, verse 8.

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 40:8.

What translation should I read Exodus 40:8 in?

Exodus 40:8 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 40:8?

Exodus 40:8 reads (BBE): “And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.” 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 40:8 bbe — And put up the hangings forming the open space all round it, with the curtain over its doorway.

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