Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He set the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, and offered on it burnt offerings and grain offerings, as the LORD commanded him. New Living Translation and he placed the altar of burnt offering near the Tabernacle entrance. On it he offered a burnt offering and a grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him. English Standard Version And he set the altar of burnt offering at the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, as the LORD had commanded Moses. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And he put the altar of the burnt offering at the door of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, and he offered upon it the burnt offering and the grain offering, as YHWH had commanded Moses. King James Bible And he put the altar of burnt offering by the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation, and offered upon it the burnt offering and the meat offering; as the LORD commanded Moses. New King James Version And he put the altar of burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered upon it the burnt offering and the grain offering, as the LORD had commanded Moses. New American Standard Bible And he set the altar of burnt offering in front of the doorway of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1995 He set the altar of burnt offering before the doorway of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. NASB 1977 And he set the altar of burnt offering before the doorway of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Legacy Standard Bible He placed the altar of burnt offering before the doorway of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and he offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses. Amplified Bible He set the altar of burnt offering before the doorway of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD commanded him. Berean Annotated Bible 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 {YHWH} had commanded him (drawn out). Christian Standard Bible He placed the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, and offered the burnt offering and the grain offering on it, just as the LORD had commanded him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he placed the altar of burnt offering at the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, and offered the burnt offering and the grain offering on it, just as the LORD had commanded him. American Standard Version And he set the altar of burnt-offering at the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered upon it the burnt-offering and the meal-offering; as Jehovah commanded Moses. Contemporary English Version Then the altar for offering sacrifices was put in front of the tent, and animal sacrifices and gifts of grain were offered there. English Revised Version And he set the altar of burnt offering at the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered upon it the burnt offering and the meal offering; as the LORD commanded Moses. GOD'S WORD® Translation He put the altar for burnt offerings at the entrance to the tent (the tent of meeting). He sacrificed burnt offerings and grain offerings on it. Moses followed the LORD's instructions. Good News Translation and there in front of the curtain he placed the altar for burning offerings. On it he sacrificed the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded. International Standard Version He put the altar for burnt offerings at the doorway of the tent of the Tent of Meeting, and offered the burnt offering and the grain offering on it, just as the LORD had commanded him. NET Bible He also put the altar for the burnt offering by the entrance to the tabernacle, the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. New Heart English Bible He set the altar of burnt offering at the door of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, as the LORD commanded Moses. Webster's Bible Translation And he put the altar of burnt-offering by the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation, and offered upon it the burnt-offering, and the meat-offering; as the LORD commanded Moses. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe 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. World English Bible He set the altar of burnt offering at the door of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meal offering, as Yahweh commanded Moses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has set the altar of the burnt-offering [at] the opening of the Dwelling Place of the Tent of Meeting, and causes the burnt-offering to go up on it, and the present, as YHWH has commanded Moses. Berean Literal Bible And he put the altar of the burnt offering at the door of the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, and he offered upon it the burnt offering and the grain offering, as YHWH had commanded Moses. Young's Literal Translation and the altar of the burnt-offering he hath set at the opening of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and causeth the burnt-offering to go up upon it, and the present, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses. Smith's Literal Translation And the altar of burnt-offering he put at the door of the dwelling of the tent of appointment, and he will bring up upon it the burnt-offering and the gift; as Jehovah commanded Moses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the altar of holocaust of the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He put the altar for burnt offerings in front of the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and sacrificed burnt offerings and grain offerings on it, as the LORD had commanded him. New Revised Standard Version He set the altar of burnt offering at the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering as the LORD had commanded Moses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he put the altar of burnt offering at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and offered upon it the burnt offering and the meal offering; as the LORD commanded Moses. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he set the altar of burning in the door of the Time Tent and he offered up upon it a burnt offering and fine wheat flour as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the altar of burnt-offering he set at the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered upon it the burnt-offering and the meal-offering; as the LORD commanded Moses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he put the altar of the burnt-offerings by the doors of the tabernacle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Setting Up the Tabernacle…28Then he put up the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle. 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. 30He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing;… Cross References He placed the altar of burnt offering 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. … 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. … Leviticus 1:5 And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, Leviticus 1:3 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. Leviticus 4:4 He must bring the bull to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting before the LORD, lay his hand on the bull’s head, and slaughter it before the LORD. Leviticus 17:4-5 instead of bringing it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to present it as an offering to the LORD before His tabernacle—that man shall incur bloodguilt. He has shed blood and must be cut off from among his people. / For this reason the Israelites will bring to the LORD the sacrifices they have been offering in the open fields. They are to bring them to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and offer them as sacrifices of peace offerings to the LORD. and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, Exodus 29:38-41 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. … Leviticus 1:9 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:1-2 “When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. just as the LORD had commanded him. Exodus 39:42-43 The Israelites had done all the work just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. Exodus 39:32 So all the work for the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, was completed. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Leviticus 1:13 The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall present all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 1:17 He shall tear it open by its wings, without dividing the bird completely. And the priest is to burn it on the altar atop the burning wood. It is a burnt offering, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 2:2 and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Leviticus 3:5 Then Aaron’s sons are to burn it on the altar atop the burnt offering that is on the burning wood, as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And he put the altar of burnt offering by the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation, and offered on it the burnt offering and the meat offering; as the LORD commanded Moses. the altar Exodus 40:6 And thou shalt set the altar of the burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation. Exodus 27:1-8 And thou shalt make an altar of shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof shall be three cubits… Exodus 38:1-7 And he made the altar of burnt offering of shittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof; it was foursquare; and three cubits the height thereof… offered Exodus 29:38 Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually. Jump to Previous Altar Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Causeth Cereal Commanded Congregation Door Doorway Entrance Grain Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Meeting Moses Offered Offering Offerings Opening Present Tabernacle TentJump to Next Altar Burned Burnt Burnt-Offering Causeth Cereal Commanded Congregation Door Doorway Entrance Grain Meal Meal-Offering Meat Meat-Offering Meeting Moses Offered Offering Offerings Opening Present Tabernacle TentExodus 40 1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified 16. Moses performs all things accordingly 34. A cloud covers the tabernacle He placed the altar of burnt offering The altar of burnt offering was central to the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. It was made of acacia wood and overlaid with bronze, signifying its durability and the importance of the sacrifices made upon it. This altar was a place where offerings were made to atone for sin and to express devotion to God. It prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who offered Himself as the perfect and final atonement for sin. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who was responsible for setting up the tabernacle and ensuring that the offerings were made according to God's commands. 2. Altar of Burnt Offering A key element in the tabernacle, located near the entrance, where sacrifices were made to God. It symbolizes atonement and dedication to God. 3. Tabernacle (Tent of Meeting) The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where His presence was manifested. 4. Burnt Offerings and Grain Offerings Sacrifices commanded by God, representing atonement for sin and thanksgiving, respectively. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, who gave specific instructions for worship and offerings. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsMoses' actions demonstrate the importance of following God's instructions precisely. As believers, we are called to obey God's Word in our daily lives. Symbolism of Sacrifice The altar and offerings symbolize atonement and dedication. In Christ, we find the ultimate sacrifice, and we are called to live sacrificially for Him. God's Presence The tabernacle was a physical representation of God's presence among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence within us. Worship as a Lifestyle The offerings were a form of worship. Our lives should be a continuous act of worship, reflecting gratitude and devotion to God. Christ's Fulfillment of the Law The sacrificial system points to Christ, who fulfilled the law and offers us a new covenant through His blood. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 40:29?2. How does Exodus 40:29 illustrate obedience in worship practices for believers today? 3. What significance does the altar placement have in understanding God's instructions in Exodus 40:29? 4. How can Exodus 40:29 inspire us to prioritize God's presence in our lives? 5. Connect Exodus 40:29 with New Testament teachings on worship and sacrifice. 6. How can we apply the principles of Exodus 40:29 in our daily worship? 7. What is the significance of the altar in Exodus 40:29 for worship practices? 8. How does Exodus 40:29 reflect the importance of obedience in faith? 9. What does Exodus 40:29 reveal about the role of sacrifice in ancient Israelite religion? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40? 11. How can Leviticus 8's insistence on a seven-day ordination period be reconciled with other references in the Old Testament that imply different consecration timelines? 12. In Hebrews 12:29, how does describing God as a 'consuming fire' fit with modern scientific understanding of fire and energy? 13. Exodus 40:34-35 - Does the cloud covering and visible divine presence have any credible explanation, or does this detail conflict with natural laws? 14. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence for a distinct 'Tent of Meeting' as described in Exodus 33:7-11, given that later passages describe the Tabernacle differently? What Does Exodus 40:29 Mean He placed the altar of burnt offeringThe altar Moses set in position was exactly the one God had described in Exodus 27:1-8. By physically situating it, Moses was declaring that Israel’s approach to God begins with atonement. Compare Genesis 8:20, where Noah’s first act after the flood was to build an altar, underscoring that restored fellowship with God always rests on sacrifice (Hebrews 9:22; Ephesians 2:13). Key implications: • No fellowship without substitutionary sacrifice (Leviticus 17:11). • God provides the means; people simply receive and use it (Romans 5:8-9). near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting The altar stood between the camp and the Holy Place (Exodus 26:36-37). Anyone entering had to pass the site of bloodshed, a vivid reminder that holiness is inaccessible apart from forgiveness. This mirrors the later placement of the cross “outside the city gate” (Hebrews 13:11-12) but still at the threshold of true worship (John 10:9). Noteworthy themes: • Proximity: sacrifice is the door to relationship (John 14:6). • Visibility: every Israelite saw the continual smoke and knew that sin must be dealt with before drawing near (Psalm 24:3-4). and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering Two primary sacrifices are highlighted (Leviticus 1–2). • Burnt offering: total consecration; the whole animal consumed (Romans 12:1). • Grain offering: gratitude for covenant provision; it accompanied and affirmed dependence (Psalm 50:14). Together they present a balanced picture—complete surrender plus thanksgiving. Paul unites these ideas when urging believers to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” while abounding “with thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:7; 3:17). just as the LORD had commanded him Obedience brackets this entire chapter (Exodus 40:16, 32). Blessing flows when instruction is carried out precisely (Deuteronomy 12:32). Moses’ careful compliance models the attitude Christ exhibited—“I always do what pleases Him” (John 8:29), and it foreshadows the believer’s call to keep Christ’s commands (John 14:15; 1 John 2:3-6). Practical takeaways: • Exact obedience honors God’s holiness (1 Samuel 15:22). • Worship divorced from God’s revealed pattern is empty (Mark 7:6-8). summary Exodus 40:29 reveals that true access to God hinges on substitutionary sacrifice placed visibly at the threshold of worship, calls for wholehearted dedication and gratitude, and must be carried out in precise obedience to the Lord’s directives. The verse not only anchors Israel’s worship but also foreshadows the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ, who opens the way for believers to draw near with full assurance (Hebrews 10:19-22). (29) He put the altar of burnt offering by the door of the tabernacle.--On the altar of burnt offering, see Exodus 27:1-8; Exodus 38:1-7. Some preposition has fallen out before the word "door." Our translators suppose an omission of 'al, "at," but it is more probable that liphney, which occurs in Exodus 40:6, is the word omitted. The altar was not "at the door," but "before" or "in front of the door."And offered upon it the burnt offering and the meat offering.--Offered upon it, i.e., the first evening sacrifice--a lamb for a burnt offering, together with the prescribed meat offering. (See Exodus 29:40.) Verse 29. - He put the altar of burnt-offering by the door of the tabernacle. See the comment on ver. 6. And offered upon it the burnt offering and the meat-offering - i.e., in his priestly character inaugurated the altar by offering upon it the first evening sacrifice. (See Exodus 29:38-41.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He placedשָׂ֕ם (śām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set the altar מִזְבַּ֣ח (miz·baḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4196: An altar of burnt offering הָעֹלָ֔ה (hā·‘ō·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering near the entrance פֶּ֖תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to the tabernacle, מִשְׁכַּ֣ן (miš·kan) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle the Tent אֹֽהֶל־ (’ō·hel-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting, מוֹעֵ֑ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting and offered וַיַּ֣עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively on it עָלָ֗יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the burnt offering הָעֹלָה֙ (hā·‘ō·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering and the grain offering, הַמִּנְחָ֔ה (ham·min·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order him. מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver Links Exodus 40:29 NIVExodus 40:29 NLT Exodus 40:29 ESV Exodus 40:29 NASB Exodus 40:29 KJV Exodus 40:29 BibleApps.com Exodus 40:29 Biblia Paralela Exodus 40:29 Chinese Bible Exodus 40:29 French Bible Exodus 40:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 40:29 He set the altar of burnt offering (Exo. 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