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Exodus 30:16

King James Version (KJV)

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And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

Exodus 30:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 30:16

Theological / Devotional

A memorial. For the disposition of the “atonement money,” see ch. 38:25-28. Becoming a permanent part of the sanctuary, it was a continual “memorial” to remind the people of their spiritual privileges and responsibilities.

For your souls. Preferably, “for yourselves” (RSV; see on v. 12).

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