Exodus 30:18 bbe — You are to make a brass washing-vessel, with a brass base; and put it between the Tent of meeting and the altar, with w…

Bible in Basic English

"You are to make a brass washing-vessel, with a brass base; and put it between the Tent of meeting and the altar, with water in it;"

— Exodus 30:18, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 30 — Context

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The man of wealth is to give no more and the poor man no less than the half-shekel of silver, when the offering is made to the Lord as the price for your lives.

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And you are to take this money from the children of Israel to be used for the work of the Tent of meeting, to keep the memory of the children of Israel before the Lord and to be the price of your lives.

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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You are to make a brass washing-vessel, with a brass base; and put it between the Tent of meeting and the altar, with water in it;

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That it may be used by Aaron and his sons for washing their hands and feet;

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Whenever they go into the Tent of meeting they are to be washed with water, to keep them from death; and whenever they come near to do the work of the altar, or to make an offering by fire to the Lord,

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Their hands and feet are to be washed. so that they may be safe from death: this is an order to them for ever; to him and his seed from generation to generation.

Exodus 30:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:18 say?
Exodus 30:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You are to make a brass washing-vessel, with a brass base; and put it between the Tent of meeting and the altar, with water in it;”
Where is Exodus 30:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 30:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 30, verse 18.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 30:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 30:18 in?
Exodus 30:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 30:18?
Exodus 30:18 reads (BBE): “You are to make a brass washing-vessel, with a brass base; and put it between the Tent of meeting and the altar, with water in it;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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