Exodus 30:18 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Exodus 30:18
God commands the construction of a bronze laver for ritual purification.
What Does Exodus 30:18 Mean?
The laver (basin) serves a practical purpose—washing—but its bronze construction and strategic placement give it theological significance. Positioned between the dwelling of God and the place of sacrifice, it represents purification as a transition between different realms of holiness.
Water in the laver symbolizes cleansing and renewal. This basin becomes essential to the priestly work, enabling those who serve God to approach His sanctuary with clean hands and hearts.
Exodus 30:18 in the Original Language
laver (כִּיּוֹר), 'kiyor' — a large basin or vessel, used for ritual washing in the tabernacle and later the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 30:18
What does Exodus 30:18 mean?
A bronze basin with a stand is constructed for washing, positioned between the tabernacle and the outer altar.
What is the context of Exodus 30:18?
God commands the construction of a bronze laver for ritual purification.