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Exodus 30:21

Exodus 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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Exodus 30:17-21

Exo 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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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, Exo 30:18. The…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

a statute for ever, &c. see on Exo 12:14, and Exo 28:43.

22 33 (cf. Exo 37:29 a). The holy Anointing Oil. An aromatic oil to be prepared, by mixing, in stated proportions, olive oil with (probably)…

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