KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must anoint the bronze basin and its stand with oil, and set it apart as holy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to consecrate the washing basin by anointing it with oil, making it sacred for worship use.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of the final preparations for setting up the tabernacle, God's portable dwelling place among the Israelites in the wilderness. The bronze basin (laver) was used by the priests to wash their hands and feet before entering the holy place or offering sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of ceremonial cleanliness in approaching God.
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