Exodus 30:18 cpdv — “You shall also make a bronze washtub with its base to wash in; and you shall place it between the tabernacle of the te…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“You shall also make a bronze washtub with its base to wash in; and you shall place it between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar. And when water has been added, "

— Exodus 30:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 30 — Context

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The rich shall not add to the half shekel, and the poor shall diminish nothing.

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And the money received, which was collected from the sons of Israel, you shall deliver for the uses of the tabernacle of the testimony, so that it may be a memorial of them before the Lord, and he may act favorably toward their souls.”

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“You shall also make a bronze washtub with its base to wash in; and you shall place it between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar. And when water has been added,

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Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and feet in it:

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when they enter the tabernacle of the testimony, and when they approach to the altar so as to offer incense to the Lord upon it,

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otherwise, they may die. This shall be an everlasting law to him, and to his offspring, throughout their successions.”

Exodus 30:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 30:18 say?
Exodus 30:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““You shall also make a bronze washtub with its base to wash in; and you shall place it between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar. And when water has been added, ”
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 (CPDV): ““You shall also make a bronze washtub with its base to wash in; and you shall place it between the tabernacle of the testimony and the altar. And when water has been added, ” 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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