Exodus 40:25
Exodus 40:25 in Multiple Translations
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.
And he lighted the lamps before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Lighting the lights before the Lord, as the Lord had given him orders.
and put up the lamps in the presence of the Lord, as the Lord had ordered him to do.
And he lighted the lampes before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
and causeth the lamps to go up before Jehovah, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.
He lit the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.
And burnt upon it the incense of spices, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Then he/I fastened the lamps to the lampstand in Yahweh’s presence, exactly as Yahweh had commanded.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:25
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Exodus 40:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֥עַל
הַ/נֵּרֹ֖ת
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
צִוָּ֥ה
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶת
מֹשֶֽׁה
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/נֵּרֹ֖ת
nîyr
H5216
lamp
Art | N-mp
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
צִוָּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מֹשֶֽׁה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:25
וַ/יַּ֥עַל
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
הַ/נֵּרֹ֖ת
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
Art | N-mp
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
לִ/פְנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
צִוָּ֥ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מֹשֶֽׁה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 40:25
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Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
23He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
24He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
25and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
26Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil, 27and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 40:4 | Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps. |
| 2 | Exodus 25:37 | Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. |
| 3 | Revelation 4:5 | From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven Spirits of God. |
Exodus 40:25 Summary
[Exodus 40:25 tells us that Moses set up the lamps in the tabernacle exactly as God had commanded, showing us the importance of obeying God's instructions. Just like the lamps provided light in the tabernacle, God's word is a lamp for our feet, guiding us on our path (Psalm 119:105). By following God's commands, we can create a space for worship and communion with Him, just as the Israelites did in the tabernacle. This teaches us to trust and obey God, even when we don't fully understand His plans, just like Abraham did in Genesis 22:1-14.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of setting up the lamps before the Lord?
Setting up the lamps before the Lord, as seen in Exodus 40:25, symbolizes the light of God's presence and guidance, as also mentioned in Psalm 119:105, where it says 'Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.'
Why did Moses have to follow the Lord's commands exactly?
Moses had to follow the Lord's commands exactly, as seen in Exodus 40:25, to demonstrate his obedience and faithfulness to God, just like Abraham's obedience in Genesis 22:1-14, where he trusted God's plan even when it was difficult to understand.
What can we learn from the repetition of 'just as the Lord had commanded him' in Exodus 40?
The repetition of 'just as the Lord had commanded him' in Exodus 40, including in verse 25, emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands, as also taught in Deuteronomy 13:4, where it says 'You shall follow the Lord your God and fear Him, and you shall keep His commandments and listen to His voice, and you shall serve Him and cling to Him.'
How does Exodus 40:25 relate to the rest of the tabernacle setup?
Exodus 40:25 is part of the larger narrative of setting up the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 40:1-38, where each element, including the lamps, is carefully placed according to God's instructions to create a holy space for worship and communion with God, similar to the instructions for the temple in 1 Kings 6:1-38.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the lamps before the Lord evoke in my heart, and how can I apply this symbol of God's presence in my daily life?
- In what ways can I, like Moses, demonstrate obedience to God's commands in my own life, even when they seem difficult or unclear?
- How does the attention to detail in the tabernacle's setup, as seen in Exodus 40:25, inspire me to carefully follow God's instructions in my own worship and service to Him?
- What role does the light of God's word play in guiding my path, and how can I, like the psalmist, rely on it for direction and comfort?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:25
And he lighted the lamps before the Lord,.... The seven lamps belonging to it: this, though it was the business of the priests of Aaron, and his sons, yet they not being at present invested with
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:25
And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:25
(25) He lighted the lamps.—When the proper time came, i.e., at even. (Comp. Exodus 30:8; Leviticus 24:3.)
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:25
25. See v. 4b, Exodus 25:37 b. For lighted, read fixed on.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:25
THE ORDER TO SET UP THE , Exodus 40:1-16. The formality of this command to erect the sanctuary involves an incidental repetition of what has already been described.
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