Exodus 30:17

Instructions for the washbasin

17 The LORD spoke to Moses:

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 When you bring this gift offering to the LORD to pay compensation for your lives, the rich shouldn't give more and the poor shouldn't give less than the half shekel.

16 Take the compensation money from the Israelites and use it to support the service of the meeting tent. It will serve for the Israelites as a reminder in the LORD's presence of the compensation paid for your lives.

17 The LORD spoke to Moses:

18 Make a copper basin for washing along with its copper stand. Put it between the meeting tent and the altar, and put water in it.

19 Aaron and his sons will use it to wash their hands and their feet.