Exodus 30:17

The Bronze Basin

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 The wealthy may not give more, and the poor may not give less, than half a shekel when giving the contribution to the Lord to atone for your lives.

16 Take the atonement money from the Israelites and use it for the service of the tent of meeting. It will serve as a reminder for the Israelites before the Lord to atone for your lives."

17 The Lord spoke to Moses:

18 "Make a bronze basin for washing and a bronze stand for it. Set it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.

19 Aaron and his sons must wash their hands and feet from the basin.