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Exodus 38:8 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Exodus 38:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 38 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the lookingglasses of the women assembling, which assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. lookingglasses: or, brasen glasses assembling: Heb. assembling by troops”
Exodus 38:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 38:8
The bronze laver (כִּיּוֹר נְחֹשֶׁת, kiyor nechoshet) and its bronze base made 'of the lookingglasses of the women' (בְּמַרְאֹת הַצֹּבְאֹת, be-mar'ot ha-tzov'ot) demonstrates transformation—instruments of vanity become instruments of holiness. Women donated polished bronze mirrors for this laver where priests washed before serving, teaching that self-examination (mirrors) should lead to purification (washing). The sacrificed vanity of godly women provided means for priestly cleansing, prefiguring how believers' surrender of worldly concerns enables ministry. Water in bronze basin represents wo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 38:8
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“who didn't depart from the temple”
“and how that they lay with the women who served at the door of the tent of meeting.”
“and shall put water therein.”
“and desolate”
“which we did ourselves”
“so I will go about your altar”
“Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you.”
“who was known to the high priest”
“and a maid came to him”