32 When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the Lord commanded Moses.
32 They washed whenever they entered the tent of meeting or approached the altar, as the Lord commanded Moses.
32 When they went into the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, as the Lord commanded Moses.
32 When they entered the Tent of Meeting and when they served at the Altar, they washed, just as God had commanded Moses.
32 Whenever they went into the tabernacle of meeting, and when they came near the altar, they washed, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
32 Whenever they approached the altar and entered the Tabernacle, they washed themselves, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 40:32
Commentary on Exodus 40:16-33
(Read Exodus 40:16-33)
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.