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href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/40.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Moses and Aaron and his sons used it to wash their hands and feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron and Aaron’s sons used water from it to wash their hands and feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />with which Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and Moses, Aaron, and his sons would wash their hands and their feet <i>with water</i> from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />From it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />From it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And from it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />From it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then from it Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />then Moses and Aaron, together with Aaron's sons, washed their hands and feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons used this water to wash their hands and feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and their feet there <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet from it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron and his sons would wash their hands and their feet from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and their feet there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses, and Aaron, and his sons, washed their hands and their feet thereat:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and their feet there. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Moses and Aaron and his sons have washed their hands and their feet at the same;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Moses and Aaron and his sons have washed their hands and their feet at the same;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed from it their hands and their feet:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 40:29>And Moses and Aaron, along with his sons, washed their hands and feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron and his sons used to wash their hands and feet there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />with which Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet at it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe and Ahron and his sons were washing their hands and their feet from it:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />that Moses and Aaron and his sons might wash their hands and their feet thereat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/40-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=10773" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/40.htm">Setting Up the Tabernacle</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing; <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">and from it</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: wə·’a·hă·rōn (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">Aaron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·nāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7364.htm" title="7364: wə·rā·ḥă·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To wash, wash off or away, bathe. A primitive root; to lave.">washed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">and feet.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-6.htm">Leviticus 8:6</a></span><br />Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Leviticus 16:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-7.htm">Numbers 8:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/19-7.htm">Numbers 19:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/19-21.htm">Numbers 19:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Psalm 26:6</a></span><br />I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-7.htm">Psalm 51:7</a></span><br />Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16</a></span><br />Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/13-1.htm">Zechariah 13:1</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-2.htm">Matthew 15:2</a></span><br />“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-3.htm">Mark 7:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-5.htm">John 13:5-10</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Acts 22:16</a></span><br />And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet thereat:</p><p class="hdg">washed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-6.htm">Psalm 26:6</a></b></br> I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-6.htm">Psalm 51:6,7</a></b></br> Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden <i>part</i> thou shalt make me to know wisdom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/13-10.htm">John 13:10</a></b></br> Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash <i>his</i> feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/30-19.htm">Thereat</a> <a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">Used</a> <a href="/exodus/40-30.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/exodus/30-21.htm">Washed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/1-5.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-24.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/leviticus/4-15.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/micah/2-13.htm">Thereat</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-28.htm">Used</a> <a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">Wash</a> <a href="/exodus/40-32.htm">Washed</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-1.htm">The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-13.htm">Aaron and his sons to be sanctified</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Moses performs all things accordingly</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">A cloud covers the tabernacle</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/40.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/40.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and from it</b><br>This phrase refers to the basin or laver mentioned earlier in the chapter, which was placed between the Tent of Meeting and the altar. The laver was made of bronze and filled with water, serving as a place for ceremonial washing. This act of washing symbolizes purification and readiness to serve God, emphasizing the importance of holiness and cleanliness in worship.<p><b>Moses, Aaron, and his sons</b><br>Moses, as the leader and prophet, and Aaron, the high priest, along with his sons, who served as priests, were the primary figures responsible for the spiritual leadership and rituals of Israel. Their roles were crucial in mediating between God and the people. This highlights the importance of leadership in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Aaron and his sons' priestly duties foreshadow the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who mediates the new covenant.<p><b>washed their hands and feet</b><br>The act of washing hands and feet was a requirement for the priests before they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, as detailed in <a href="/exodus/30-19.htm">Exodus 30:19-21</a>. This ritual cleansing was a physical representation of spiritual purity and readiness to perform sacred duties. It underscores the necessity of approaching God with reverence and purity, a theme echoed in <a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-4</a>. The washing can also be seen as a type of baptism, symbolizing the cleansing from sin that is fulfilled in Christ, who provides ultimate purification for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, known for his close relationship with God and his role in receiving the Law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a></b><br>Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel. Aaron played a significant role in the religious life of the Israelites, serving as a mediator between God and the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/aaron's_sons.htm">Aaron's Sons</a></b><br>The sons of Aaron, who were appointed as priests to serve in the tabernacle. They were responsible for performing the rituals and sacrifices as prescribed by the Law.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary used by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It was the place where God dwelled among His people and where the priests performed their duties.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_laver.htm">The Laver</a></b><br>A large basin used for ceremonial washing, located in the courtyard of the tabernacle. It symbolized purification and was essential for the priests before they performed their sacred duties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_purity.htm">The Importance of Purity</a></b><br>The washing of hands and feet by Moses, Aaron, and his sons highlights the necessity of purity before approaching God. This serves as a reminder for believers to seek spiritual cleanliness through confession and repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_water.htm">Symbolism of Water</a></b><br>Water is a powerful symbol of purification and renewal. Just as the priests needed to wash before serving, Christians are called to be spiritually cleansed through the Word and the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_leadership_in_holiness.htm">Role of Leadership in Holiness</a></b><br>Moses and Aaron, as leaders, set an example of obedience and reverence. Christian leaders today are called to model holiness and integrity in their service to God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_service.htm">Preparation for Service</a></b><br>The act of washing was a preparation for service in the tabernacle. Believers are encouraged to prepare their hearts and minds for service to God, ensuring they are spiritually ready to fulfill their calling.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_aaron's_life.htm">What were the key events in Aaron's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_nadab_and_abihu_in_the_bible.htm">Who were Nadab and Abihu in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_grigori_angels.htm">Who was Korah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_hur_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hur in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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. <a href="/context/exodus/30-19.htm" title="For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:">Exodus 30:19-21</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 31, 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands</span>. 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 <a href="/exodus/30-20.htm">Exodus 30:20, 21</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/40-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and from it</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֔נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Aaron,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַהֲרֹ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·hă·rōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָנָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">washed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרָחֲצ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rā·ḥă·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7364.htm">Strong's 7364: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wash, wash off or away, bathe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and feet.</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/40-31.htm">Exodus 40:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/40-31.htm">OT Law: Exodus 40:31 Moses Aaron and his sons washed their (Exo. 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