“Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”
Exodus 40:34
Summary
Exodus chapter 40 concludes the book of Exodus with the detailed instructions for the construction, anointing, and use of the Tabernacle, which is the dwelling place of God among His people. The chapter begins with the command from the LORD to Moses to set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the first month. Moses meticulously follows these commands, indicating the importance of obedience and the specific instructions given by God. Once the Tabernacle is erected, Moses anoints it and its furnishings with holy oil, symbolizing the sanctification of these spaces dedicated for divine presence.
Key Themes
The Presence of GodObedience to Divine CommandsSanctification and HolinessGod's Covenant Relationship with His People