30:17-21
Next we get the bronze basin. This was to be used for washing. The priests would be involved in the sacrifices so would need to wash! Failure to do so carried a heavy penalty, death. Coming into the presence of the Lord was not something that was to be taken lightly.
30:22-38
We now get very detailed instructions for the anointing oil and incense. The tent of meeting and the ark of the covenant were to be anointed with the oil. The table and its utensils were also to be anointed. “Whatever touches them will become holy”. You might say that whoever touches Jesus becomes holy, but that is maybe stretching things! The anointing oil and incense were special and were not to be used for anything else. Anyone who tried to make similar compounds and use it outside this purpose was to be cut-off. A similar penalty applied to the incense.
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