Exodus 40:27
Exodus 40:27 in Multiple Translations
and he burned fragrant incense on it, just as the LORD had commanded him.
And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses.
and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Burning sweet perfumes on it, as the Lord had given him orders.
and he burned aromatic incense on it, as the Lord had ordered him to do.
And burnt sweete incense thereon, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
and maketh perfume on it — spice-perfume — as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.
and he burned incense of sweet spices on it, as the LORD commanded Moses.
And he burnt sweet incense on it; as the LORD commanded Moses.
And the altar of holocaust of the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded.
and he/I burned some sweet-smelling incense on it, exactly as Yahweh had commanded him/me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:27
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Exodus 40:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יַּקְטֵ֥ר
עָלָ֖י/ו
קְטֹ֣רֶת
סַמִּ֑ים
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֛ר
צִוָּ֥ה
יְהוָ֖ה
אֶת
מֹשֶֽׁה
וַ/יַּקְטֵ֥ר
qâṭar
H6999
to offer
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
קְטֹ֣רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
incense
N-fs
סַמִּ֑ים
çam
H5561
spice
N-mp
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 40:27
וַ/יַּקְטֵ֥ר
qâṭar
H6999
"to offer"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word refers to the act of burning incense as an act of worship, often using a special altar. It involves turning something into a fragrant smoke, and is an important part of Old Testament rituals and sacrifices.
Definition: : burn v 1) to sacrifice, burn incense, burn sacrifices, make sacrifices smoke 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to make sacrifices smoke 1a2) to sacrifice 1b) (Pual) to smoke a sacrifice 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make sacrifices smoke 1c2) to cause incense to smoke, offer incense 1c3) to make smoke upon 1d) (Hophal) to be made to smoke
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: burn (incense, sacrifice) (upon), (altar for) incense, kindle, offer (incense, a sacrifice). See also: Exodus 29:13; 2 Kings 15:35; Isaiah 65:3.
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
קְטֹ֣רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
"incense"
N-fs
Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.
Definition: 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (sweet) incense, perfume. See also: Exodus 25:6; Numbers 7:50; Psalms 66:15.
סַמִּ֑ים
çam
H5561
"spice"
N-mp
This word means a spice or aroma, used in incense and perfumes. It is translated as 'sweet spice' in the KJV Bible, and is mentioned in books like Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) spice 1a) a spice used in incense
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: sweet (spice). See also: Exodus 25:6; Exodus 37:29; 2 Chronicles 13:11.
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 40:27
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- Exodus 40:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 40:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:27
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:27
- Sermons on Exodus 40:27
Context — Setting Up 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.
28Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle. 29He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 30:7 | And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. |
Exodus 40:27 Summary
[This verse shows us that Moses was careful to follow God's instructions, even in the details of worship, as we see in Exodus 40:27. He burned fragrant incense on the gold altar, which was a way of honoring and worshiping God, similar to the way we pray and sing in church today (see Psalms 100:4). By doing so, Moses was showing that he trusted and obeyed God's commands, and we can learn from his example. Just as the incense rose up to God as a sweet fragrance, our prayers and worship can rise up to Him as well, as seen in Revelation 8:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it important for Moses to burn fragrant incense on the gold altar?
Burning fragrant incense was a way to worship and honor God, as seen in Exodus 40:27, and it was a command given by the Lord, emphasizing the importance of obedience in our worship, as stated in Deuteronomy 12:32.
What is the significance of the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting?
The gold altar, also known as the altar of incense, was a place of prayer and worship, where the priests would offer incense to the Lord, as commanded in Exodus 30:1-10, and it represented the intersection of heaven and earth, where God's presence would meet with His people.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Exodus?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the construction of the Tabernacle, which serves as a symbol of God's presence among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8, and the burning of incense represents the culmination of the Tabernacle's purpose: to facilitate worship and communion with the Lord.
What can we learn from Moses' obedience to God's commands in this verse?
Moses' obedience to God's commands, as seen in Exodus 40:27, demonstrates the importance of trusting and following God's instructions, even when they may not make sense to us, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6, and it serves as an example for us to follow in our own lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can worship and honor God in my daily life, just as Moses did through the burning of incense?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of obedience to God's commands, even when they are difficult or unclear?
- What role does prayer and worship play in my relationship with God, and how can I prioritize these practices in my life?
- In what ways can I create a sacred space for worship and communion with God, just as the Tabernacle served as a sacred space for the Israelites?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:27
And he burnt sweet incense thereon,.... Which is another branch of the priestly office exercised by Moses, and which he would never have done had he not had a command from God for it, as follows: as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:27
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 40:27
This is wisely and seasonably added, because this was a work peculiar to the priest, and not to be done by Moses without God’ s express command
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:27
(27) He burnt sweet incense thereon.—At even, when he lighted the lamps, he also, according to the instructions given him (Exodus 30:8) burnt incense.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:27
27. See Exodus 30:7. Moses, however, not Aaron, according to the present writer, begins the daily services (cf. vv. 23, 25, 29), and maintains them during the first eight days till the priests are installed (cf. Exodus 29:35, Leviticus 8:33; Leviticus 9:1).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:27
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.
Sermons on Exodus 40:27
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The Reluctant God - Part 8 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Exodus 34:27, where God instructs Moses to write down the words of the covenant He has made with Israel. The speaker highlights the significa |
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Oil for the Light by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the pressing need for a true knowledge and understanding of the Holy Spirit and His work. The speaker highlights that living in the good of t |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:7-10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of priests being the only ones allowed to pray. He warns against the idea that anyone can lead a sinful life and then turn to |
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Camp Spalding - Part 1 by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and worshiping God together. He highlights the need for reconciliation and redemption within the family of God. The |
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Christ's Prayer for His Beloved by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the role of Jesus as our High Priest, who intercedes for us before God the Father. He explains that Christ ascended to heaven not for His own glory, but |
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Rejoice in the Flood by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about finding joy and triumph in the midst of distress and sadness, emphasizing how God's presence and promises shine brightest in times of trouble. He c |