Exodus 40:27

What does Exodus 40:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 40:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he burnt sweet incense thereon; as the Lord commanded Moses.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and he burnt thereon incense of sweet spices; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Burning sweet perfumes on it, as the Lord had given him orders.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and maketh perfume on it--spice-perfume--as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the altar of holocaust in the entry of the testimony, offering the holocaust, and the sacrifices upon it, as the Lord had commanded.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he burnt on it fragrant incense; as Jehovah had commanded Moses.

Context

v.26And he put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil:

v.27This passage

v.28And he put the screen of the door to the tabernacle.

Cross references

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  • Exodus 30:7

    And Aaron shall burn thereon incense of sweet spices: every morning, when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn it.

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