Ex 30:17–21; 38:8. Priests washed hands and feet here before entering the Holy Place — the fire of judgment behind, the cleansing required to proceed within. Christ fulfillment: cleansing by the Word and baptism (Eph 5:26; Titus 3:5).
Bronze Laver — cleansing
Between the altar and the tent. Made from the bronze mirrors of the women.
Primary passage:Exodus 30:18 →
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John Calvin
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1. And thou shalt make an altar. God now issues His commands respecting the altar of burnt incense, whereby the people were assured that the odor of the worship under the Law was sweet to Him. This ceremony indeed also prevailed among the Gentiles; whence there is frequent mention made…
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