King James Version
What Does Exodus 40:6 Mean?
“And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.”
Context
4
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. the things: Heb. the order thereof
5
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.
6
And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.
7
And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.
8
And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **The altar of the burnt-offering.**—See Exodus 27:1-8.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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