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Exodus 40:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Exodus 40:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 40 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.”
Exodus 40:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 40:3
Moses must place the ark of testimony (אֲרוֹן הָעֵדוּת, aron ha'edut) and 'cover the ark with the vail' (וְסַכֹּתָ עַל־הָאָרֹן, vesakota al-ha'aron). The ark's primacy—mentioned first despite being placed last/deepest—teaches that God's law (testimony inside) stands central to covenant. The veil 'covering' (סָכַךְ, sakhakh, to screen/protect) the ark separates God's holy presence from sinful people, teaching that sin blocks access. Only the high priest, once yearly with atoning blood, could pass the veil (Leviticus 16). Christ's torn veil-body (Hebrews 10:19-20) opens permanent access.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 40:3
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“Aaron shall go in”
“and its poles”
“and the ark of the Lord's covenant was seen in his temple. Lightnings”
“and set the poles on the ark”
“and I will tell you from above the mercy seat”
“and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on the east; and before the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the blood with his finger seven times.”
“and its breadth a cubit and a half”
“purple”