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What Does Exodus 29:43 Mean?

Exodus 29:43 in the King James Version says “And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory. the tabernacle: o...” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 29 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory. the tabernacle: or, Israel”

Exodus 29:43 · KJV

Context

41

And the other lamb thou shalt offer at even, and shalt do thereto according to the meat offering of the morning, and according to the drink offering thereof, for a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

42

This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.

43

And there I will meet with the children of Israel, and the tabernacle shall be sanctified by my glory. the tabernacle: or, Israel

44

And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.

45

And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will be their God.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
God promises to dwell among Israel, meeting them at the tabernacle, His glory sanctifying the place and people. The daily offerings maintain covenant relationship—morning and evening, continually before the LORD. This perpetual worship prefigures Christ's eternal intercession and the New Covenant promise: 'I will be their God, and they shall be my people.' The tabernacle becomes the meeting place where God and man commune through prescribed atonement.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The daily burnt offerings (morning and evening) continued throughout Israel's history, maintaining the covenant relationship established at Sinai. This perpetual worship demonstrated that relationship with God requires ongoing devotion, not one-time commitment.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Christ's eternal intercession fulfill the 'daily offerings' pattern?
  2. What does God's promise to 'dwell among you' mean for your daily life?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
וְנֹֽעַדְתִּ֥י1 of 6

“And there I will meet”

H3259

to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or positi

שָׁ֖מָּה2 of 6
H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

לִבְנֵ֣י3 of 6

“with the children”

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל4 of 6

“of Israel”

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

וְנִקְדַּ֖שׁ5 of 6

“and the tabernacle shall be sanctified”

H6942

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

בִּכְבֹדִֽי׃6 of 6

“by my glory”

H3519

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 29:43 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Exodus 29:43 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 8:112 Chronicles 5:14Exodus 40:342 Chronicles 7:1-3Malachi 3:1Ezekiel 43:5

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