Exodus 30:17

17 The Lord said 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 rich man is not to pay more, nor the poor man less, when they pay this amount for their lives.

16 Collect this money from the people of Israel and spend it for the upkeep of the Tent of my presence. This tax will be the payment for their lives, and I will remember to protect them."

17 The Lord said to Moses,

18 "Make a bronze basin with a bronze base. Place it between the Tent and the altar, and put water in it.

19 Aaron and his sons are to use the water to wash their hands and feet