30 He placed the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing,
30 And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there, to wash withal.
30 He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing,
30 He placed the Washbasin between the Tent of Meeting and the Altar, and filled it with water for washing.
30 He set the laver between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar, and put water there for washing;
30 Next Moses placed the washbasin between the Tabernacle and the altar. He filled it with water so the priests could wash themselves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 40:30
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.