Exodus 40:32

WEB

When they went into the Tent of Meeting, and when they came near to the altar, they washed, as the Lord commanded Moses.

KJV

When they went into the tent of the congregation, and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Commentary

When they went into the tent of the congregation,.... Not only at this time, but at all other times: and when they came near unto the altar, they washed; to the altar of burnt offering to offer sacrifice; and also to the altar of incense, and burn incense on that; for before whatever service they performed in the tabernacle they washed: as the Lord commanded Moses; Exo 30:20 this phrase is near twenty times expressed in this and the preceding chapter, to show that everything was done by the workmen, and everything put in its proper place by Moses, exactly according to the will of God; no one pursuing his own fancy and private judgment, but all consulting the mind of God, and acting according to that.