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Exodus 40:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 40:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The tabernacle set up.

The sanctuary did not take long in making. When hearts are wilting, gifts liberal, and hands active, work is soon accomplished. Everything was ready by the first day of the new year after leaving Egypt. The new year was inaugurated by the setting up of the finished dwelling. How suitable an employment for the new year, to consecrate our hearts anew as dwelling-places for Jehovah! The section conveys lessons as to—

I. ORDER IN THE SANCTUARY. Every thing was done with order and deliberation. "Set the bread in order" (, ). "Let all things be done decently and in order" ().

II. BEAUTY IN THE SANCTUARY. God's house, when completed, was a beautiful house. Cf. .

III. HOLINESS IN THE SANCTUARY. The place was holy. Moses consecrated it by anointing (). Those who served in it were to be holy. This is signified by the wearing of "holy garments" (), and by washing in the laver (verse 31). Holiness becomes God's house (). His servants are to serve him in "beauties of holiness" ( :8).

IV. WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY. Moses set the bread in order on the table, lighted the lamps, burnt incense, etc. He offered burnt offerings and meat offerings on the altar (verse 39). The tabernacle was a picture Gospel.—J.O.

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