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The High Cost of Disobedience
Commentators highlight the severe penalty—death—for neglecting this simple act of washing. Scholar Charles Ellicott suggests that because the act was so easy, omitting it would demonstrate intentional disrespect towards God, thus warranting such a serious consequence. This underscores the gravity of obedience in approaching a holy God.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 30:17–21
18th Century
Theologian
(Exodus 38:8) The bronze for the “Laver of brass” and its foot was supplied from the bronze mirrors of the women who voluntarily gave u…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 30:20
19th Century
Bishop
That they die not. —Compare to Exodus 28:35; Exodus 28:43. It is not altogether easy to see why the death-pena…
John Gill
On Exodus 30:20
17th Century
Pastor
When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they
shall wash with water
Th…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 30:17–21
17th Century
Minister
A large brass basin, holding water, was to be placed near the door of the tabernacle. Aaron and his sons must wash their hands and feet at this lav…