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 must not give more than one-fifth of an ounce of silver, and the poor must not give less. This contribution is given to make peace with the LORD and make your lives acceptable to the LORD.

16 Take the money the Israelites give to make peace with the LORD, and use it to pay the expenses of the tent of meeting. It will be a reminder for the Israelites in the LORD's presence that the sins in their lives are removed."

17 The LORD said to Moses,

18 "Make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Put it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and fill it with water.

19 Aaron and his sons will use it for washing their hands and feet.