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He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water therein, with which to wash.
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Cleansing for Service
Commentators explain that the laver was placed between the tent of meeting and the altar for a specific purpose: for priests to wash their hands and feet. This act of ritual cleansing was required before they could enter the holy place or minister at the altar, signifying the holiness necessary to approach God.
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19th Century
Anglican
And he set the laver between the tent ... and the altar. —On the bronze laver and its position in the Tabernacle, see the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he set the laver between the tent of the congregationand the altarRegarding this …
Presbyterian
When the tabernacle and its furnishings were prepared, they did not delay setting it up until they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of…
