Exodus 30:21

So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they not die: and it shall be a statute forever to them, even to him and to his descendants throughout their generations.”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

20When they go into the Tent of Meeting, they shall wash with water, that they not die; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn an offering made by fire to Adonai.

22Moreover Adonai spoke to Moses [Drawn out], saying,

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Cross References

Exodus 27:21+ 27:21. Ex 27:21 (Ex 27:20-21) (#2b.98): T. The Cohenim ·Priests· are to keep the menorot ·lamps· in the Tabernacle burning before Adonai evening to morning / R. To light the menorah ·lamp· every day In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil which is before the testimony, Aaron [Light-bringer] and his sons shall keep it in order from evening to morning before Adonai: it shall be a regulation forever throughout their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel [God prevails].

Matthew Henry on Exodus 30:18-22

17 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 18 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. 19 For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat: 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 : 21 So… Read the whole commentary →

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