Exodus 30:18 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:17-21

Orders are here given, 1. For the making of a laver, or font, of brass, a large vessel, that would contain a good quantity of water, which was to be set near the door of the tabernacle, Exod. 30:18. The foot of brass, it is supposed, was so contrived as to receive the water, which was let into it out of the laver by spouts or cocks. They then had a laver for the priests only to wash in, but to us now there is a fountain open for Judah and Jerusalem to wash in (Zech. 13:1), an inexhaustible... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:18

Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal ,.... For Aaron, and his sons, and the priests in succession, to wash at before their entrance on their ministry; and denotes in general the necessity of purity, in order to minister in the priestly office; and which was in its perfection in Christ, who being holy and harmless, was an high priest becoming us, and suitable to us, qualified to offer himself without spot to God, and to take away sin; of which... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:18

A laver of brass - כיור kiyor sometimes signifies a caldron, 1 Samuel 2:14 ; but it seems to signify any large round vessel or basin used for washing the hands and feet. There were doubtless cocks or spigots in it to draw off the water, as it is not likely the feet were put into it in order to be washed. The foot of the laver must mean the pedestal on which it stood. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:18

Verse 18 18.Thou shalt also make a laver of brass. Although this oblation was a sign of the purity which God required in His priests, yet, inasmuch as this hollow vessel (concha) or laver, which supplied the water, was a part or utensil of the sanctuary, I have thought it best to insert here what is ordained respecting it, not only as to its fashion, but also its use, which could not be well separated: for if bare mention had only been made of a laver or water-vessel, (155) the reader would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

The golden altar and the perfume. The golden altar was of small dimensions, a cubit in length, a cubit in breadth, and two cubits high. It was a true altar, as shown by its square shape, and by its horns. Its place was immediately in front of the vail dividing the two portions of the sanctuary, with the innermost or' which—the holy of holies—it was regarded as having the more intimate connection ( 1 Kings 6:22 ; Hebrews 9:4 ). The command was that Aaron should burn upon it sweet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:17-21

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:17-34

The laver and the anointing oil. I. THE LAVER ( Exodus 30:17-22 ). This was to be made of brass (bronze), and was to be placed near the door of the tabernacle between it and the altar. It was to be used by Aaron and his sons for purposes of ablution. A new symbol of the purity required in those who serve before Jehovah. The Christian contracts daily defilements in his walk, for which also daily cleansing is required (cf. John 13:10 ; 1 John 1:7 ). II. THE ANOINTING ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:18

A laver . It is remarkable that nothing is said respecting either the shape or the size of the laver. In 1 Kings we have an elaborate description of the "molten sea," which replaced it in Solomon's temple, as well as an almost equally elaborate one of ten other layers made by Hiram, Solomon's artist, at the same time. We may perhaps assume from these examples that the brazen laver of the tabernacle was a large bronze vase or basin, standing upon a stem, which was fixed into a base. It was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:18-21

The Brazen Laver. Primarily, the brazen altar has its antitype in THE CHRISTIAN FONT . "Baptism saves us," says St. Peter ( 1 Peter 3:21 ). "Arise and be baptised, and wash away thy sins," said Ananias ( Acts 22:16 ). "There is one baptism for the remission of sins," said the Nicene Fathers. As the priests had to wash at the laver ere they might enter the sanctuary, so entrance into the Church, by the institution of Christ, is by baptism. To wash, of course, is by itself not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:17-21

Exodus 38:8. The bronze for the “Laver of brass” and its foot was supplied from the bronze mirrors of the women who voluntarily gave up these articles of luxury. Bronze mirrors were much used by the ancient Egyptians. No hint is given as to the form of the laver. The brazen sea and the ten lavers that served the same purpose in the temple of Solomon, were elaborately worked in artistic designs and are minutely described 1 Kings 7:23-29.Exodus 30:19Wash their hands and their feet - On certain... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 30:17-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:17-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:18-21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 30:17-21

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