Exodus 40:23
New International Version
and set out the bread on it before the LORD, as the LORD commanded him.

New Living Translation
And he arranged the Bread of the Presence on the table before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

English Standard Version
and arranged the bread on it before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

King James Bible
And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New King James Version
and he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
And he set the arrangement of bread in order on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
He set the arrangement of bread in order on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
And he set the arrangement of bread in order on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
He set the arrangement of bread in order on it before Yahweh, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
He set the bread [of the Presence] in order on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Christian Standard Bible
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

American Standard Version
And he set the bread in order upon it before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Contemporary English Version
after which the bread was set on the table.

English Revised Version
And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He arranged the bread on the table in the LORD's presence, following the LORD's instructions.

Good News Translation
and placed on it the bread offered to the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded.

International Standard Version
and properly arranged the bread on it in the LORD's presence, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Majority Standard Bible
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

NET Bible
And he set the bread in order on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
He set the bread in order on it before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.

World English Bible
He set the bread in order on it before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and sets in order the arrangement of bread on it, before YHWH, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
and setteth in order upon it the arrangement of bread, before Jehovah, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will set in order upon it the arrangement for the bread before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Setting there in order the loaves of proposition, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version
arranging before it the bread of the presence, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.

New American Bible
and arranged the bread on it before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded him.

New Revised Standard Version
and set the bread in order on it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he set the bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he arranged coverings upon it for the bread before LORD JEHOVAH as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he set a row of bread in order upon it before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he put on it the shewbread before the Lord, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
22Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil. 23He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. 24He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle…

Cross References
Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

1 Kings 7:48
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

2 Chronicles 4:19
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:26
During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:4
He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

1 Samuel 21:6
So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

1 Chronicles 9:32
Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.

1 Chronicles 23:29
as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

Nehemiah 10:33
for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Ezekiel 41:22
There was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.”

Ezekiel 44:16
They alone shall enter My sanctuary and draw near to My table to minister before Me. They will keep My charge.


Treasury of Scripture

And he set the bread in order on it before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:4
And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.

Exodus 25:30
And thou shalt set upon the table shewbread before me alway.

Matthew 12:4
How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?

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He arranged the bread on it
This phrase refers to the placement of the showbread on the table in the Tabernacle. The bread, known as the "bread of the Presence," consisted of twelve loaves representing the twelve tribes of Israel. This act symbolizes God's provision and sustenance for His people. The arrangement of the bread was a weekly ritual, emphasizing the importance of order and obedience in worship. The table of showbread was located in the Holy Place, signifying the continual fellowship between God and Israel.

before the LORD
The bread was placed "before the LORD," indicating that it was set in the presence of God, who dwelt in the Tabernacle. This highlights the sacredness of the act and the recognition of God's holiness. The phrase underscores the idea that all offerings and acts of worship are ultimately directed towards God. The presence of God in the Tabernacle foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who is Emmanuel, "God with us."

just as the LORD had commanded him
This phrase emphasizes Moses' obedience to God's specific instructions. Throughout the construction and consecration of the Tabernacle, Moses followed God's commands precisely, reflecting the importance of obedience in the covenant relationship. This obedience is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch and is crucial for maintaining the covenant blessings. It also points to Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and the prophets, living in complete obedience to the Father.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who was responsible for setting up the Tabernacle and arranging the elements within it according to God's instructions.

2. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites, where the bread was arranged.

3. The Bread of the Presence
Also known as showbread, it was placed on the table in the Tabernacle as a continual offering before the LORD.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who provided specific instructions for worship and the arrangement of the Tabernacle.

5. The Israelites
The people of God, for whom the Tabernacle served as a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Moses' careful arrangement of the bread "just as the LORD had commanded" underscores the importance of obedience in worship. We are called to follow God's instructions in our lives with the same diligence.

Symbolism of the Bread
The Bread of the Presence symbolizes God's provision and sustenance. In our spiritual walk, we are reminded that God provides for our needs and sustains us through His presence.

The Presence of God
The arrangement of the bread before the LORD signifies the continual presence of God among His people. As believers, we are encouraged to cultivate an awareness of God's presence in our daily lives.

Worship as a Community
The Tabernacle served as a communal place of worship for the Israelites. Similarly, we are called to gather as a community of believers to worship and honor God together.(23) He set the bread in order upon it.--Arranged, i.e., the twelve loaves in two rows, as was afterwards commanded to be done (Leviticus 24:6).

Verse 23. - He set the bread in order upon it. Upon the subject of this "order," see Leviticus 24:6-8, and compare the comment on ver. 4.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He arranged
וַיַּעֲרֹ֥ךְ (way·ya·‘ă·rōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

the bread
לֶ֖חֶם (le·ḥem)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

on it
עָלָ֛יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

before
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

him.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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