KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must place the washing basin between the meeting tent and the altar, and fill it with water.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to set up a water basin for ceremonial washing between the sacred tent and the altar.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was part of God's detailed commands for setting up the tabernacle, Israel's portable place of worship during their wilderness journey. The laver (washing basin) was essential for the priests to wash their hands and feet before approaching God in worship or offering sacrifices, symbolizing the need for spiritual cleanliness when coming before a holy God.
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