Exodus 30:21

The Bronze Basin · Exodus 30:17–21
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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.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 38:8

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