And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
He made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the bronze mirrors that belonged to the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
The writer is describing how the craftsman made a ceremonial washing basin from bronze mirrors that were donated by women who served at the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the construction of the tabernacle's bronze laver (washing basin) used by priests for ceremonial cleansing. The mirrors mentioned were polished bronze surfaces that women of that era used, and these women voluntarily gave up their personal mirrors to contribute to God's house. These serving women likely helped with various duties around the tabernacle entrance.
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