Exodus 30:17

The Bronze Basin

17 And the LORD said to Moses, ¹

Exodus 30:17 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 30:17

And the Lord spake unto Moses
Again, at another time, and upon another subject:

saying,
as follows.

Exodus 30:17 In-Context

15 In making the offering to the LORD to atone for your lives, the rich shall not give more than a half shekel, nor shall the poor give less.

16 Take the atonement money from the Israelites and use it for the service of the Tent of Meeting. It will serve as a memorial for the Israelites before the LORD to make atonement for your lives.”

17 And the LORD said to Moses,

18 “You are to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Set it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it,

19 with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet.

Cross References

• 1. (Exodus 38:8)