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17 Then the LORD said to Moses,
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Then the LORD said to Moses,
18 “Make a bronze washbasin with a bronze stand. Place it between the Tabernacle and the altar, and fill it with water.
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“Make a bronze basin, with its bronze stand, for washing. Place it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.
19 Aaron and his sons will wash their hands and feet there.
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Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet with water from it.
20 They must wash with water whenever they go into the Tabernacle to appear before the LORD and when they approach the altar to burn up their special gifts to the LORD —or they will die!
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Whenever they enter the tent of meeting, they shall wash with water so that they will not die. Also, when they approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the LORD,
21 They must always wash their hands and feet, or they will die. This is a permanent law for Aaron and his descendants, to be observed from generation to generation.”
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they shall wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. This is to be a lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.”
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