Translations
Modern
Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.”
Traditional
So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations.
Literal
And they shall wash their hands and their feet, and they shall not die; and it shall be to them a statute forever, to him and to his seed throughout their generations.”
Latin
…ne forte moriantur; legitimum sempiternum erit ipsi, et semini ejus per successiones.
Original
Hebrew
English
Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.”
Notes
On why the plans for the bronze washbasin are included here, see study note on 30:1–10.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Tabernacle Builtc. 1490 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Bathe, Bathing Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Hand History of Israel Laver Tabernacle
Topics
Ablution of the Feet Ablution of the Hands Priests: Required to Wash in the Brazen Laver Before They Performed Purification: Scriptures Relating To Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To