What does the Bible say about laver of brass?
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The Bible presents the bronze laver as the tabernacle basin appointed by God for the priests’ ceremonial washing, teaching that those who draw near to the holy Lord must be cleansed. In Exodus 30:18, it stood between the tent of meeting and the altar, holding water for Aaron and his sons to wash their hands and feet before ministry. Bezalel made it, along with the other sacred furnishings, according to God’s command (Exodus 31:2, 31:9; 38:8). Moses set it in place, filled it with water, and anointed it for holy service (Exodus 40:7, 40:30; Leviticus 8:11). Its cleansing ministry foreshadows the fuller purification God provides through Christ.
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- Moses was commanded to make Exodus 30:18
- Wisdom given to Bezaleel to make Exodus 31:2; Exodus 31:9
- Made of brazen mirrors of the women Exodus 38:8
- Was placed in the court between the altar and the tabernacle Exodus 30:18; Exodus 40:7; Exodus 40:30
- Was anointed with holy oil Exodus 40:11; Leviticus 8:11
- The priests washed in
- Before consecration Exodus 40:12
- Before entering the tabernacle Exodus 30:19; Exodus 30:20
- Before approaching the altar Exodus 30:20
- One made by Solomon for the temple 1 Kings 7:23-26; 2 Kings 25:13
- Called the Brazen sea 2 Kings 25:13; Jeremiah 52:17
- Illustrative of
- Christ the fountain for sin Zechariah 13:1; Revelation 1:5
- Regeneration Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:26
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