That they die not; for though the fault might seem small, yet the command was evident and easy, and therefore the disobedience was worse, arguing presumption, rebellion, and contempt. And God is more severe in the matters of his worship than in other cases. read more
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
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
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
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
Exo 30:19 For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: Ver. 19. For Aaron and his sons. ] Here they were to wash before they prayed for the people. Heb 10:22 We must first make our own peace with God before we take upon us to intercede for others. So did David. Psalms 25:22 ; Psa 51:18-19 So we are advised to do, Lamentations 3:39-40 . read more
Exo 30:20 When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the LORD: Ver. 20. Wash with water. ] "Wash their hands in innocency," before they "compass God’s altar." Psalms 26:6 Heb 10:22 Isa 52:11 read more
Exo 30:21 So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, [even] to him and to his seed throughout their generations. Ver. 21. That they die not. ] Come not to an untimely end, as Nadab and Abihu did. Lev 10:1-2 read more
Exodus 40:31, Exodus 40:32, Psalms 26:6, Isaiah 52:11, John 13:8-2 Samuel :, 1 Corinthians 6:9-1 Kings :, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 9:10, Hebrews 10:22, Revelation 1:5, Revelation 1:6 read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Exodus 30:19
To signify their natural impurity and unworthiness, either to handle holy things, or to come into the holy place, and their need of washing with the blood and Spirit of Christ, which was typified by this washing. read more