Exodus 40:6
Exodus 40:6 in Multiple Translations
Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.
And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.
And thou shalt set the altar of burnt-offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting.
And put the altar of burned offerings before the doorway of the House of the Tent of meeting.
Set up the altar of burnt offering opposite the entrance to the Tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.
Moreouer, thou shalt set the burnt offering Altar before the doore of the Tabernacle, called the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
and hast put the altar of the burnt-offering before the opening of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting,
“You shall set the altar of burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting.
And thou shalt set the altar of the, burnt-offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation.
And before it the altar of holocaust:
Put the altar for burning sacrifices in front of the Sacred Tent.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:6
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Exodus 40:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָ֣תַתָּ֔ה
אֵ֖ת
מִזְבַּ֣ח
הָ/עֹלָ֑ה
לִ/פְנֵ֕י
פֶּ֖תַח
מִשְׁכַּ֥ן
אֹֽהֶל
מוֹעֵֽד
וְ/נָ֣תַתָּ֔ה
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִזְבַּ֣ח
mizbêach
H4196
altar
N-ms
הָ/עֹלָ֑ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Art | N-fs
לִ/פְנֵ֕י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
מִשְׁכַּ֥ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
N-ms
אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
N-ms
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:6
וְ/נָ֣תַתָּ֔ה
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
אֵ֖ת
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.
מִזְבַּ֣ח
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
הָ/עֹלָ֑ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
לִ/פְנֵ֕י
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.
פֶּ֖תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
מִשְׁכַּ֥ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
אֹֽהֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵֽד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
Study Notes — Exodus 40:6
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 40:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:6
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:6
- Sermons on Exodus 40:6
Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
4Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.
5Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle.
6Place the altar of burnt offering in front of the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting.
7And place the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it. 8Set up the surrounding courtyard and hang the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 40:29 | He 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. |
| 2 | 1 John 4:9–10 | This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. |
| 3 | Hebrews 13:10 | We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat. |
| 4 | Ephesians 1:6–7 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
| 5 | 1 John 2:2 | He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. |
| 6 | Exodus 38:1–7 | Bezalel constructed the altar of burnt offering from acacia wood. It was square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. He made a horn at each of its four corners, so that the horns and altar were of one piece, and he overlaid the altar with bronze. He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. He made a grate of bronze mesh for the altar under its ledge, halfway up from the bottom. At the four corners of the bronze grate he cast four rings as holders for the poles. And he made the poles of acacia wood and overlaid them with bronze. Then he inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the altar for carrying it. He made the altar with boards so that it was hollow. |
| 7 | Exodus 27:1–8 | “You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high. Make a horn on each of its four corners, so that the horns are of one piece, and overlay it with bronze. Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. Construct for it a grate of bronze mesh, and make a bronze ring at each of the four corners of the mesh. Set the grate beneath the ledge of the altar, so that the mesh comes halfway up the altar. Additionally, make poles of acacia wood for the altar and overlay them with bronze. The poles are to be inserted into the rings so that the poles are on two sides of the altar when it is carried. Construct the altar with boards so that it is hollow. It is to be made just as you were shown on the mountain. |
Exodus 40:6 Summary
The altar of burnt offering was a special table where animals were sacrificed to God to show that the people were sorry for their sins. It was placed at the entrance to the tabernacle, which was like a big tent where God lived among His people, to remind everyone that they needed to be forgiven before they could come near to God (as seen in Exodus 40:6 and Leviticus 1:1-17). This altar points to Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to forgive our sins, and we can learn from it the importance of acknowledging and dealing with our sin before approaching God (as stated in Romans 3:24-25 and John 1:29). By prioritizing our relationship with God and recognizing our need for forgiveness, we can deepen our understanding of God's love and sacrifice for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the altar of burnt offering in the tabernacle?
The altar of burnt offering was a crucial part of the tabernacle, symbolizing the sacrifice and atonement for the sins of the people, as seen in Leviticus 1:1-17, and it was placed at the entrance to remind the people of their need for forgiveness and cleansing before approaching God.
Why was the altar of burnt offering placed in front of the entrance to the tabernacle?
The altar was placed at the entrance to emphasize the importance of sacrifice and atonement before entering into the presence of God, as stated in Exodus 40:6, and to provide a visual reminder of the need for purification and consecration before worshiping God.
How does the altar of burnt offering relate to Jesus Christ?
The altar of burnt offering points to Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate sacrifice and atonement for sin, as seen in John 1:29 and Hebrews 10:1-10, and His sacrifice is the fulfillment of the sacrifices made on the altar of burnt offering.
What can we learn from the placement of the altar of burnt offering in our own lives?
We can learn the importance of acknowledging and dealing with our sin before approaching God, as seen in Psalm 51:1-19, and the need to prioritize our relationship with God, recognizing that our sin must be addressed through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as stated in Romans 3:24-25.
Reflection Questions
- What does the placement of the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the tabernacle reveal about God's character and His desire for relationship with His people?
- How does the altar of burnt offering remind us of our own need for forgiveness and cleansing, and what steps can we take to prioritize our spiritual purity?
- In what ways can we, like the altar of burnt offering, be a symbol of sacrifice and atonement to those around us, pointing them to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
- What role does sacrifice and atonement play in our own worship and relationship with God, and how can we deepen our understanding of these concepts?
- How can we, as believers, apply the principle of prioritizing our relationship with God, as seen in the placement of the altar of burnt offering, to our daily lives and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:6
And thou shall set the altar of the burnt offering,.... Where the sacrifices of the people were to be brought, and offered up by the priests; and this was to be set up in the open court, as it was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:6
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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 40:6
i.e. The tabernacle which is covered with a tent. See . Though elsewhere the words tabernacle and tent are promiscuously used.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:6
(6) The altar of the burnt-offering.—See Exodus 27:1-8.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:6
6. the altar of burnt offering] Exodus 27:1-8; Exodus 38:1-7. The position of this altar has not been defined before. the entrance of the Dwelling, &c.] cf. v. 2.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:6
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 40:6
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Exclusivity: How Can There Be Just One True Religion? by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the objection of exclusivity in Christianity and other religions. He uses the illustration of blind men encountering an elephant to explain t |
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What Christmas Promises: Forgiveness by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the manifestation of God's love towards humanity through the sending of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into the world. The preacher emp |
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(John - Part 44): Having Loved His Own, He Loved Them Unto the End by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the distance and familiarity that can hinder our understanding of the word of God. He highlights the repetition of Jesus' death and resurrect |
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John's Ministry of Recovery by Stephen Kaung | Stephen Kaung emphasizes the significance of John's ministry as a ministry of recovery, focusing on the themes of life and light found in Christ. He explains that John's approach l |
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Studies in 1 John 05 Practical Righteousness by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a little girl in Sunday school who truly believed in Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having genuine faith and highl |
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Budgeting Our Time by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlink emphasizes the importance of giving Jesus our time in order to experience His reality in our lives. She shares a letter from a friend who was deeply |
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Herein Is Love by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story of a missionary who encounters an undersized Irish boy in a hospital. The boy, despite being brought up in a religious home, lacks peace |