Exodus 30:18-21 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:19

For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat. Not in it, but at it; the laver had mouths or spouts, as Ben Melech says, from whence the water flowed when the priests washed their hands and feet at it; and so Bartenora says F26 In Misn. Zebachim, c. 2. sect. 1. they did not wash out of the laver, but from water flowing out of it; it is said "out of it", not in it; it seems at first there were but two of these spouts; for it is said F1 Misn. Yoma. c. 3. sect.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:20

When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water ,.... The laver standing near the door of the tabernacle, they washed at it as soon as they entered; and no man, we are told F3 Misn. Yoma, c. 3. sect. 3. , entered into the court before he washed, even though he was clean; though he had contracted no filthiness, and even though he had washed his hands and feet at home, he was obliged to do it when he went into the tabernacle, before he attempted to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:21

So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not ,.... By the immediate hand of God, who would so greatly resent such a neglect of his command; and by how much easier it was to perform it, by so much the more were they inexcusable, and to be treated with greater severity; and this is repeated, that they might carefully observe it, lest they perish: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed, throughout their generations ; to be observed by... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:20

They shall wash with water, that they die not - This was certainly an emblematical washing; and as the hands and the feet are particularly mentioned, it must refer to the purity of their whole conduct. Their hands - all their works, their feet - all their goings, must be washed - must be holiness unto the Lord. And this washing must be repeated every time they entered into the tabernacle, or when they came near to the altar to minister. This washing was needful because the priests all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:21

And it shall be a statute for ever - To continue, in its literal meaning, as long as the Jewish economy lasted, and, in its spiritual meaning, to the end of time. What an important lesson does this teach the ministers of the Gospel of Christ! Each time they minister in public, whether in dispensing the Word or the Sacraments, they should take heed that they have a fresh application of the grace and spirit of Christ, to do away past transgressions or unfaithfulness, and to enable them to... 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

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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

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 30:21

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 30:21

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 30:1-38

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