Exodus 40:27

“And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses.”

"And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses." - Exodus 40:27
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What does Exodus 40:27 mean?

Exodus 40:27 (KJV) states, "And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the Lord commanded Moses." This verse is part of the description of the consecration and completion of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, and it offers a glimpse into the significance of the burning of sweet…

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The Fragrant Offering: A Lesson from Exodus 40:27

As we delve into Exodus 40:27, where it states, "And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses," we find ourselves at a significant moment in the narrative of the Israelites, highlighting their return to God through worship and obedience. This text serves not…

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A Prayer of Surrender and Devotion: Burning Incense Before the Lord

Heavenly Father, As we gather our hearts in prayer today, we take a moment to reflect deeply on the sacred act described in Exodus 40:27, where it is written, “And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses.” We approach Your throne with reverence, acknowledging…

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Exodus 40:27 - "And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Exodus 40: 34
Exodus 40:9
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 40:3 - "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 27:20
Exodus 27:20
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."
Exodus 27:20
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Exodus 40:1
Exodus 40:17 - "¶ 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."
Exodus 40:8 - "And thou shalt set up the court round about, and hang up the hanging at the court gate."