the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the basin with its base.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot.
- BSB the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand.
- NKJV the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the laver and its base.
- NASB and the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the basin and its stand.
- NLT the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and the washbasin with its stand.
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Quick answer
The altar of burnt offering and the basin were also anointed. Both the place of sacrifice and the place of cleansing were set apart for God.
Overview
Anointing the bronze altar and the laver consecrated the instruments of atonement and washing. Together they represent the cleansing and sacrifice needed to approach God. These point to Christ, who is both our sacrifice and our cleansing, fully consecrated to the Father's will (Hebrews 10:10).
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