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Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Exodus 30:11-21

the Atonement Money and the Laver Exodus 30:11-21 The atonement money was paid by all alike, to remind them that they were a redeemed race, and that so far as their value was concerned, neither rank, nor age, nor money made any difference. See Romans 3:22-24 ; Romans 10:12-13 . The rich might not give more, lest he be made proud; the poor must not give less, so that he might be leveled up by the common mercy of God. The laver reminds us of our need of daily washing. See John 13:1-38 . It is... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:1-38

We may come to the description of the altar of incense. It is significant that in the earlier description of the Holy Place, with its furnishing, this altar was not named. It was specifically the altar of priesthood, instructions concerning which were not given until the priest was prepared for service. It completes and crowns the symbolism of the Holy Place. The table of shewbread represented communion with God, the lampstand spoke of testimony to the world, and now the golden altar speaks of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:17-21

The Bronze Laver (Exodus 30:17-21 ). As with the golden Altar of Incense the bronze Laver had no place in God’s revelation of Himself to them or in the making of atonement. Rather it was a means for the priest to remove any earthiness when entering the Sanctuary. Thus it is mentioned here along with the golden altar and the census requirements. a A laver and associated other receptacle were to be made of brazen copper. It was to be placed between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, with... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:1-38

Exodus 30-31. P s . Priestly Supplements.— These two chapters form an appendix to Exodus 25-29. The golden incense altar finds no place in Exodus 25 or Exodus 26:33-Zephaniah : or Leviticus 16 (where the annual rite of Exodus 30:10 is ignored). Instead we hear of censers in Leviticus 16:12 and Numbers 16:6 f., while the great altar in the court is called “ the altar,” as if no other were recognised. Similarly Exodus 30:30, requiring the unction of Aaron’ s sons, betrays itself as later than... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Exodus 30:18

See the accomplishment Exodus 38:8; to wash both the priests and the parts of the sacrifices. The altar, to wit, of burnt-offerings. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Exodus 30:17-21

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Exodus 30:17-21THE TRUE WASHINGThis priestly washing in the Temple symbolised certain great truths to which we shall do well if we take heed.I. The true washing is Divine. Aaron and his sons were to wash themselves in this brazen laver in the Tabernacle. They were not to wash themselves in their own homes, the washing was to be in the sanctuary of God. Self-purification will not do. We cannot cleanse ourselves from the defilements of sin. Sin is not skin deep,... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Exodus 30:18

laver Laver, type of Christ cleansing us from defilement, and from "every spot or wrinkle or any such thing" John 13:2-10; Ephesians 5:25-27. It is significant that the priests could not enter the holy place after serving at the brazen altar till hands and feet were cleansed. read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of acacia wood shalt thou make it. It's to be eighteen by eighteen, and forty-five inches high ( Exodus 30:1 ).This is a little altar that was set in the holy place, before the veil that separated the holy place from the Holy of Holies.Overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides round about, and the horns thereof; [So it's a little altar only of gold, and it's to burn incense, a sweet smelling savour again before God.] And the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 30:1-38

Exodus 30:6. Before the veil. This altar, formed like the ark, of the incorruptible wood covered over with pure gold, represented the Son of God in human nature; and the incense typified his intercession. The former was placed within the sanctuary, the latter in the court without; for his sacrifice was offered on earth, his intercession is in heaven. But it was not fixed within the most holy place; because the continual intercession of Christ was to be represented by the daily burning of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Exodus 30:17-21

Exodus 30:17-21A laver of brass.The true washingI. Divine (John 13:8).II. Spiritual (Jeremiah 4:14). Rest not in a mere social or ecclesiastical purity.III. Essential. “That they die not” (Revelation 7:13-15). (J. S. Exell, M. A.)The laver1. This laver teaches us, among other things, that those who would come to God must approach Him with clean hands (see Psalms 26:6; Psalms 24:2-4; Psalms 119:9). I think these texts show that those who profess to serve God must cultivate holiness of heart and... read more

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