Exodus 40:31
New International Version
and Moses and Aaron and his sons used it to wash their hands and feet.

New Living Translation
Moses and Aaron and Aaron’s sons used water from it to wash their hands and feet.

English Standard Version
with which Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.

Berean Standard Bible
and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.

King James Bible
And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat:

New King James Version
and Moses, Aaron, and his sons would wash their hands and their feet with water from it.

New American Standard Bible
From it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.

NASB 1995
From it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.

NASB 1977
And from it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.

Legacy Standard Bible
From it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.

Amplified Bible
Then from it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.

Christian Standard Bible
Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it.

American Standard Version
And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat;

Contemporary English Version
then Moses and Aaron, together with Aaron's sons, washed their hands and feet.

English Revised Version
And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moses, Aaron, and his sons used this water to wash their hands and feet.

Good News Translation
Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and their feet there

International Standard Version
Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it.

Majority Standard Bible
and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.

NET Bible
Moses and Aaron and his sons would wash their hands and their feet from it.

New Heart English Bible
Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and their feet there.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses, and Aaron, and his sons, washed their hands and their feet thereat:

World English Bible
Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and their feet there.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Moses and Aaron and his sons have washed their hands and their feet at the same;

Young's Literal Translation
and Moses and Aaron and his sons have washed their hands and their feet at the same;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed from it their hands and their feet:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Moses and Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moses and Aaron, along with his sons, washed their hands and feet,

New American Bible
Moses and Aaron and his sons used to wash their hands and feet there,

New Revised Standard Version
with which Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet at it;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe and Ahron and his sons were washing their hands and their feet from it:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
that Moses and Aaron and his sons might wash their hands and their feet thereat;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
30He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing; 31and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet. 32They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:6
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.

Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.

Numbers 8:7
This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves.

Numbers 19:7
Then the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water; after that he may enter the camp, but he will be ceremonially unclean until evening.

Numbers 19:21
This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening.

Psalm 26:6
I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,

Psalm 51:7
Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.

Isaiah 1:16
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

Zechariah 13:1
“On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the people of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Matthew 15:2
“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”

Mark 7:3-4
Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. / And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.

John 13:5-10
After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him. / He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” / Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” ...

Acts 22:16
And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat:

washed

Psalm 26:6
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:

Psalm 51:6,7
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom…

John 13:10
Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.

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Exodus 40
1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified
16. Moses performs all things accordingly
34. A cloud covers the tabernacle














and from it
This phrase refers to the bronze basin mentioned earlier in the chapter, which was filled with water for the priests to wash. The Hebrew word for "from it" is "mimmennu," indicating a direct source. The basin symbolizes purification and preparation, essential for approaching God. In the broader context of the tabernacle, it signifies the necessity of cleansing before service, a principle that echoes throughout Scripture, emphasizing the holiness required to stand before God.

Moses, Aaron, and his sons
These individuals were the leaders and priests of Israel. Moses, as the prophet and leader, and Aaron, as the high priest, along with his sons, were set apart for divine service. Their washing signifies their consecration and readiness to perform their duties. Historically, this highlights the establishment of the Levitical priesthood, a pivotal moment in Israel's religious life, setting a precedent for the priestly lineage and their role in mediating between God and the people.

washed their hands and feet
The act of washing is rooted in the Hebrew word "rachatz," which means to cleanse or purify. This ritual washing was not merely for physical cleanliness but symbolized spiritual purification and readiness to serve. In the ancient Near Eastern context, washing was a common practice before entering sacred spaces, underscoring the sanctity of the tabernacle. Scripturally, this act prefigures the New Testament concept of spiritual cleansing through Christ, who washes believers clean, preparing them for service in His kingdom. The hands and feet specifically represent the actions and walk of the priests, indicating that their service and daily conduct must be pure and holy.

(31, 32) These verses are parenthetic. They interrupt the narrative of what Moses did "on the first day of the first month," informing us of the use whereto the laver was applied subsequently. (Comp. Exodus 30:19-21.)

Verses 31, 32. - Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands. This is not a part of the narrative of what was done at this time, but a parenthetic statement of the purpose to which the laver was subsequently applied. On the importance attached to these ablutions, see Exodus 30:20, 21.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and from it
מִמֶּ֔נּוּ (mim·men·nū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

Aaron,
וְאַהֲרֹ֣ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

and his sons
וּבָנָ֑יו (ū·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

washed
וְרָחֲצ֣וּ (wə·rā·ḥă·ṣū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7364: To wash, wash off or away, bathe

their hands
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם (yə·ḏê·hem)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

and feet.
רַגְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (raḡ·lê·hem)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda


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