Exodus 30:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Aaron and his sons must wash their hands and feet there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing that the priests must clean themselves at the bronze basin before serving Him in the tabernacle.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about building the tabernacle and establishing proper worship practices. Aaron was Moses' brother and the first high priest, and his sons would serve as priests after him. The washing was to be done at a bronze basin that God commanded to be placed between the tent of meeting and the altar.

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