19 Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, as the Lord commanded him.
19 And he spread abroad the tent over the tabernacle, and put the covering of the tent above upon it; as the Lord commanded Moses.
19 And he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
19 spread the tent over The Dwelling, and put the covering over the tent, just as God had commanded Moses.
19 And he spread out the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent on top of it, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
19 Then he spread the coverings over the Tabernacle framework and put on the protective layers, just as the Lord had commanded him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 40:19
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.