Exodus 30:17-21

17 The LORD said to Moses,
18 "Make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Put it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and fill it with water.
19 Aaron and his sons will use it for washing their hands and feet.
20 Before they go into the tent of meeting, they must wash so that they will not die. Before they come near the altar to serve as priests and burn an offering by fire to the LORD,
21 they will wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. This will be a permanent law for him and his descendants for generations to come."

Exodus 30:17-21 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 30

This chapter treats of the altar of incense, its form and use, Ex 30:1-10 of the ransom of the Israelites, with the half shekel when numbered, Ex 30:11-16 of the laver for the priests to wash their hands and feet at before service, Ex 30:17-21 of the anointing oil, the ingredients of it, and what was to be done with it, Ex 30:22-33, and of the perfume, the composition and use of it, Ex 30:34-38.

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