Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He placed the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing, New Living Translation Next Moses placed the washbasin between the Tabernacle and the altar. He filled it with water so the priests could wash themselves. English Standard Version He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing, Berean Standard Bible He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing; King James Bible And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there, to wash withal. New King James Version He set the laver between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar, and put water there for washing; New American Standard Bible He placed the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing. NASB 1995 He placed the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing. NASB 1977 And he placed the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing. Legacy Standard Bible He placed the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing. Amplified Bible He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar [of burnt offering], and put water in it for washing. Christian Standard Bible He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing. Holman Christian Standard Bible He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing. American Standard Version And he set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, wherewith to wash. Contemporary English Version The large bronze bowl was placed between the altar and the entrance to the tent. It was filled with water, English Revised Version And he set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, to wash withal. GOD'S WORD® Translation He put the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing. Good News Translation He put the washbasin between the Tent and the altar and filled it with water. International Standard Version He put the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing. Majority Standard Bible He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing; NET Bible Then he put the large basin between the tent of meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing. New Heart English Bible He set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it, with which to wash. Webster's Bible Translation And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there, to wash with. World English Bible He set the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water therein, with which to wash. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he puts the laver between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and puts water [in] there for washing, Young's Literal Translation And he putteth the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and putteth water there for washing, Smith's Literal Translation And he will put up the washbasin between the tent of appointment and between the altar, and he will give there water to wash. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he set the laver between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar, filling it with water. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He placed the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing. New Revised Standard Version He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there to wash with it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he set the basin between the Time Tent and the altar and poured water there for washing. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he set the laver between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, wherewith to wash; Brenton Septuagint Translation And he made the laver, that at it Moses and Aaron and his sons might wash their hands and their feet: when they went into the tabernacle of witness, or whensoever they should advance to the altar to do service, they washed at it, as the Lord commanded Moses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Setting Up the Tabernacle…29He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him. 30He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing; 31and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.… Cross References Leviticus 8:10-11 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. Numbers 8:5-7 Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. Hebrews 9:10 They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform. 1 Kings 7:38-39 He also made ten bronze basins, each holding forty baths and measuring four cubits across, one basin for each of the ten stands. / He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple. 2 Chronicles 4:6 He also made ten basins for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, but the priests used the Sea for washing. John 13:5-10 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him. / He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” / Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” ... Ezekiel 36:25 I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. Psalm 51:7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Revelation 7:14 “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 1 Corinthians 6:11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Ephesians 5:26 to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity. Isaiah 1:16 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! Matthew 3:11 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Treasury of Scripture And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and put water there, to wash with. Exodus 40:7 And thou shalt set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein. Exodus 30:18-21 Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, and thou shalt put water therein… Exodus 38:8 And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Jump to Previous Altar Basin Congregation Laver Meeting Placed Putteth Tent Therein Vessel Wash Washing Water Wherewith WithalJump to Next Altar Basin Congregation Laver Meeting Placed Putteth Tent Therein Vessel Wash Washing Water Wherewith WithalExodus 40 1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified 16. Moses performs all things accordingly 34. A cloud covers the tabernacle He placed the basin The basin, also known as the laver, was a large bronze vessel used for ceremonial washing. It was crafted from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 38:8). This act of placing the basin signifies the importance of purification before approaching God, emphasizing the need for cleanliness and holiness in worship. between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing; Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who was instructed by God to set up the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the basin. 2. The Basin (Laver) A large bronze basin used for ceremonial washing, symbolizing purification and readiness to serve God. 3. Tent of Meeting The sacred place where God met with Moses and the Israelites, representing God's presence among His people. 4. The Altar The place of sacrifice, symbolizing atonement and worship. 5. The Israelites God's chosen people, who were to follow His commandments and maintain purity in worship. Teaching Points Symbolism of PurificationThe basin represents the need for spiritual cleansing before approaching God. Just as the priests washed before serving, believers must seek purity through repentance and faith in Christ. Preparation for Worship The placement of the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar signifies the importance of being spiritually prepared before entering God's presence or offering worship. Continuous Cleansing The need for regular washing at the basin illustrates the ongoing process of sanctification in a believer's life. Christians are called to continually seek God's forgiveness and renewal. Holiness in Service The priests' use of the basin underscores the call to holiness in service. Believers are to serve God with clean hands and pure hearts, reflecting His holiness in their actions.(30) And he set the laver between the tent . . . and the altar.--On the bronze laver and its position in the Tabernacle, see the Notes on Exodus 30:18.Verse 30. - He set the laver. As directed in ver. 7. For the position of the laver, see Exodus 30:18. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He placedוַיָּ֙שֶׂם֙ (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set the basin הַכִּיֹּ֔ר (hak·kî·yōr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3595: Pot, basin between בֵּֽין־ (bên-) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the Tent אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting and the altar הַמִּזְבֵּ֑חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4196: An altar and put וַיִּתֵּ֥ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set water מַ֖יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen in it שָׁ֛מָּה (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 8033: There, then, thither for washing; לְרָחְצָֽה׃ (lə·rā·ḥə·ṣāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe Links Exodus 40:30 NIVExodus 40:30 NLT Exodus 40:30 ESV Exodus 40:30 NASB Exodus 40:30 KJV Exodus 40:30 BibleApps.com Exodus 40:30 Biblia Paralela Exodus 40:30 Chinese Bible Exodus 40:30 French Bible Exodus 40:30 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 40:30 He set the basin between the Tent (Exo. 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