Keluaran 27:21
Konteks27:21 In the tent of meeting 1 outside the curtain that is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons are to arrange it from evening 2 to morning before the Lord. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for generations to come. 3
Keluaran 40:2
Konteks40:2 “On the first day of the first month you are to set up 4 the tabernacle, the tent of meeting.
[27:21] 1 tn The LXX has mistakenly rendered this name “the tent of the testimony.”
[27:21] 2 sn The lamps were to be removed in the morning so that the wicks could be trimmed and the oil replenished (30:7) and then lit every evening to burn through the night.
[27:21] 3 sn This is the first of several sections of priestly duties. The point is a simple one here: those who lead the worship use the offerings of the people to ensure that access to God is illumined regularly. The NT will make much of the symbolism of light.
[40:2] 4 tn Heb “you will raise,” an imperfect of instruction.