Chapter 40:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Genesis Leviticus
Exodus 40
Concise Complete
The tabernacle is to be set up, Aaron and his sons to be
sanctified. (1-15) Moses performs all as directed. (16-33) The glory of the Lord
fills the tabernacle. (34-38)
Verses 1-15 When
a new year begins, we should seek to serve God better than the year before. In
half a year the tabernacle was completed. When the hearts of numbers are earnest
in a good cause, much may be done in a short time; and when the commandments of
God are continually attended to, as the rule of working, all will be done well.
The high-priesthood was in the family of Aaron till Christ came, and in Him, the
substance of all these shadows, it continues for ever.
Verses 16-33
When the tabernacle and the furniture of it were prepared, they did not put off
rearing it till they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of God, they
set it up in the midst of their camp. Those who are unsettled in the world, must
not think that this will excuse want of religion; as if it were enough to begin
to serve God when they begin to be settled in the world. No; a tabernacle for
God is very needful, even in a wilderness, especially as we may be in another
world before we come to fix in this. And we may justly fear lest we should
deceive ourselves with a form of godliness. The thought that so few entered
Canaan, should warn young persons especially, not to put off the care of their
souls.
Verses 34-38 The
cloud covered the tabernacle even in the clearest day; it was not a cloud which
the sun scatters. This cloud was a token of God's presence to be seen day and
night, by all Israel, that they might never again question, Is the Lord among
us, or is he not? It guided the camp of Israel through the wilderness. While the
cloud rested on the tabernacle, they rested; when it removed, they followed it.
The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. In light and fire the Shechinah
made itself visible: God is Light; our God is a consuming Fire. Yet so dazzling
was the light, and so dreadful the fire, that Moses was not able to enter into
the tent of the congregation, till the splendour was abated. But what Moses
could not do, our Lord Jesus has done, whom God caused to draw near; and who has
invited us to come boldly, even to the mercy-seat. Being taught by the Holy
Spirit to follow the example of Christ, as well as to depend upon him, to attend
his ordinances, and obey his precepts, we shall be kept from losing our way, and
be led in the midst of the paths of judgment, till we come to heaven, the
habitation of his holiness. BLESSED BE GOD FOR JESUS CHRIST!
Chapter 40:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Genesis Leviticus
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
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1 Kings
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1 Chronicles
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Job
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Titus
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