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Exodus 40:27

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 40:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Exodus 40:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 40

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
25And he lighted the lamps before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
26And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil:
27and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
28And he put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.
29And 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.
30And he set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, wherewith to wash.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he burnt sweet incense thereon, etc.] Which is another branch of the priestly office exercised by Moses, and which he would never have done had he not had a command from God for it, as follows: as the Lord commanded Moses; he commanded Moses indeed to order and direct Aaron to do this, but he being not yet consecrated, Moses, being the Lord’s priest, did it.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Moses performed these priestly functions (Exodus 28:1 note), before the holy things with which they were performed were anointed. The things had been made expressly for the service of Yahweh, by His command, and in this fact lay their essential sanctity, of which the anointing was only the seal and symbol. Aaron and his sons, on similar ground, having had the divine call, took part in the service of the sanctuary as soon as the work was completed Exodus 40:31. But Moses took part with them, and most likely took the lead, until they were consecrated and invested Leviticus 8:0 and publicly set apart for the office. Exodus 40:26 Before the vail - That is, opposite to the ark, in the middle…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Exo 30:7 Exodus 40:28”
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