Next anoint the washbasin and its stand to consecrate them.
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall anoint the basin and its base, and sanctify it.
- KJV And thou shalt anoint the laver and his foot, and sanctify it.
- BSB Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them.
- NKJV And you shall anoint the laver and its base, and consecrate it.
- NASB And you shall anoint the basin and its stand, and consecrate it.
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Quick answer
Moses was to anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate it. The vessel of cleansing was set apart for holy use.
Overview
Even the laver for the priests' washing was anointed and consecrated, showing that the means of cleansing was itself holy. Cleansing for service before God is no ordinary thing but a sacred provision of His grace. This anticipates the holy cleansing believers receive in Christ, who washes and sanctifies His people for fellowship and service.
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