Exodus 27:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

In the tabernacle of the congregation. — Heb., in the tent of meetingi.e., the place where God met the earthly ruler of His people. (See Exodus 25:22.)

Before the testimonyi.e., in front of the Ark which contained “the Testimony,” or “Two Tables.” (See Note on Exodus 16:34.)

Aaron and his sons. — The priestly character of Aaron and his descendants, laid down in the next chapter, is here anticipated.

From evening to morning. — See the second Note on Exodus 27:20.

Exodus 27:21

21 In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.