Holman Christian Standard Bible

Exodus 30:14-18 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

14. Each man who is registered, 20 years old or more, must give this contribution to the Lord.

15. The wealthy may not give more and the poor may not give less than half a shekel when giving the contribution to the Lord to atone for your lives.

16. Take the atonement money from the Israelites and use it for the service of the tent of meeting. It will serve as a reminder for the Israelites before the Lord to atone for your lives.”

17. The Lord spoke to Moses:

18. “Make a bronze basin for washing and a bronze stand for it. Set it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it.