Exodus 40:22
New International Version
Moses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle outside the curtain

New Living Translation
Next Moses placed the table in the Tabernacle, along the north side of the Holy Place, just outside the inner curtain.

English Standard Version
He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil,

Berean Standard Bible
Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

King James Bible
And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.

New King James Version
He put the table in the tabernacle of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil;

New American Standard Bible
He also put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

NASB 1995
Then he put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

NASB 1977
Then he put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

Amplified Bible
Then he put the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses placed the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

American Standard Version
And he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.

Contemporary English Version
The table for the sacred bread was put along the north wall of the holy place,

English Revised Version
And he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses put the table in the tent of meeting on the north side of the tent outside the canopy.

Good News Translation
He put the table in the Tent, on the north side outside the curtain,

International Standard Version
He put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the north side of the tent, outside the curtain,

Majority Standard Bible
Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

NET Bible
And he put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain.

New Heart English Bible
He put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the side of the tabernacle northward, outside of the veil.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the vail.

World English Bible
He put the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside of the veil.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he puts the table in the Tent of Meeting, on the side of the Dwelling Place northward, at the outside of the veil,

Young's Literal Translation
And he putteth the table in the tent of meeting, on the side of the tabernacle northward, at the outside of the vail,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will give the table in the tent of appointment, upon the thigh of the dwelling northward from without the vail.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he set the table in the tabernacle of the testimony at the north side without the veil,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he placed the table in the tabernacle of the testimony, at the north side, beyond the veil,

New American Bible
He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil,

New Revised Standard Version
He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the curtain,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he put the table in the tent of the congregation on the side of the tabernacle northward, outside the veil.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he put the table in the Time Tent on the end of the Tent at the north outside of the veil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he put the table in the tent of meeting, upon the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he put the table in the tabernacle of witness, on the north side without the veil of the tabernacle.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
21Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. 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.…

Cross References
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.

Exodus 25:23-30
You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...

1 Kings 6:20-22
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

1 Kings 7:48-50
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; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
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; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

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 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / 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.

Matthew 12:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / 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 2:25-26
Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / 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 6:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / 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 Chronicles 28:16
the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;

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.

1 Kings 8:3-4
When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Samuel 6:17
So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And he put the table in the tent of the congregation, on the side of the tabernacle northward, without the veil.

he put

John 6:53-57
Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you…

Ephesians 3:8
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

northward

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 26:35
And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the candlestick over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side.

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1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
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16. Moses performs all things accordingly
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Moses placed
The act of Moses placing the table signifies obedience and precision in following God's instructions. The Hebrew root for "placed" is "נָתַן" (natan), which means to give, put, or set. This action reflects Moses' role as a faithful servant and leader, ensuring that every detail of the tabernacle's setup aligns with divine command. It underscores the importance of obedience in worship and leadership, reminding believers that God values our attention to His instructions.

the table
The table referred to here is the Table of Showbread, a significant piece of furniture in the tabernacle. In Hebrew, it is "שֻׁלְחָן" (shulchan). This table held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. Historically, the table represents sustenance and communion, pointing to the spiritual nourishment found in God's presence. It foreshadows the New Testament understanding of Christ as the Bread of Life, offering eternal sustenance to believers.

in the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (ohel mo'ed) in Hebrew, was the sacred space where God met with Moses and the Israelites. It signifies a place of divine encounter and revelation. The Tent of Meeting serves as a precursor to the temple and, ultimately, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers. It highlights the theme of God's desire to dwell among His people and the importance of creating sacred spaces for communion with Him.

on the north side
The specific placement of the table on the north side of the tabernacle is not arbitrary. In ancient Near Eastern culture, directions held symbolic meanings. The north side, associated with mystery and hiddenness, may suggest the divine mystery of God's provision and presence. This detail emphasizes the order and intentionality in God's design for worship, encouraging believers to seek understanding and reverence in their approach to God.

of the tabernacle
The tabernacle, or "מִשְׁכָּן" (mishkan) in Hebrew, was the portable dwelling place of God among the Israelites. It represents God's desire to be present with His people during their journey through the wilderness. The tabernacle's intricate design and function point to the holiness and majesty of God, serving as a constant reminder of His covenant and faithfulness. It foreshadows the ultimate tabernacle, Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (John 1:14).

outside the veil
The veil, or "פָּרֹכֶת" (paroket) in Hebrew, separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place within the tabernacle. It symbolizes the barrier between a holy God and sinful humanity. The placement of the table outside the veil indicates access to God's provision and presence, yet also the separation that existed before Christ's atoning work. In the New Testament, the tearing of the veil at Christ's crucifixion (Matthew 27:51) signifies the removal of this barrier, granting believers direct access to God through Jesus.

(22) Put the table . . . upon the side of the tabernacle northward.--On the right hand to one facing towards the vail. Moses may have known the right position from the pattern which was shewed him in the mount (Exodus 25:40).

Verse 22. - Upon the side of the tabernacle northward. Upon the right hand, as one faced the veil. No direction had been given upon this point, but Moses probably knew the right position from the pattern which he had seen upon the mount.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moses placed
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

the table
הַשֻּׁלְחָן֙ (haš·šul·ḥān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

in the Tent
בְּאֹ֣הֶל (bə·’ō·hel)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

on
עַ֛ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the north
צָפֹ֑נָה (ṣā·p̄ō·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6828: Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

side
יֶ֥רֶךְ (ye·reḵ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3409: Thigh,loin, flank, side

of the tabernacle,
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle

outside
מִח֖וּץ (mi·ḥūṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

the veil.
לַפָּרֹֽכֶת׃ (lap·pā·rō·ḵeṯ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6532: A separatrix, screen


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