Exodus 40:20

“And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:”

"And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:" - Exodus 40:20
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What does Exodus 40:20 mean?

Exodus 40:20 KJV: "And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark." The book of Exodus is a crucial part of the Bible, as it tells the story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and their subsequent…

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The Sacred Testimony: Embracing God’s Presence

Exodus 40:20 states, "And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark." This verse encapsulates a significant moment in the history of God’s covenant with His people, marking the establishment of the Ark of…

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Prayer for Divine Presence and Guidance

Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for Your greatness, acknowledging that You are the Author of our lives and the Sustainer of all that exists. As we reflect upon the sacred words found in Exodus…

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Exodus 40:20 - "¶ And he took and put the testimony into the ark, and set the staves on the ark, and put the mercy seat above upon the ark:"
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Exodus 40:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Exodus 40:28 - "¶ And he set up the hanging at the door of the tabernacle."
Exodus 25:31-40 This is an oil lampstand.
Exodus 40:11 - "And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it."
Exodus 40:25 - "And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Exodus 40:26 - "¶ And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail:"
Exodus 40:34 - "¶ Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle."
Exodus 40:31 - "And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat:"
Exodus 40:14 - "And thou shalt bring his sons, and clothe them with coats:"
Exodus 40:27 - "And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Luke 20:40 - "And after that they durst not ask him any question at all."
Exodus 40:3 - "And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail."
Exodus 40:37 - "But if the cloud were not taken up, then they journeyed not till the day that it was taken up."
Exodus 25:40 - "And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount."
Exodus 40:24 - "¶ And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward."
Exodus 40:16 - "Thus did Moses: according to all that the LORD commanded him, so did he."
Exodus 40:30 - "¶ And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there, to wash withal."
Exodus 40:22 - "¶ And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail."
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 12:40 - "¶ Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years."
Exodus 40:23 - "And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses."
Exodus 40:2 - "On the first day of the first month shalt thou set up the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation."