Basin:
or Bason. (1.) A trough or laver (Heb. aggan') for washing (Exd 24:6); rendered also "goblet" (Sgs 7:2) and "cups" (Isa 22:24).
(2.) A covered dish or urn (Heb. k'for) among the vessels of the temple (1Ch 28:17; Ezr 1:10; 8:27).
(3.) A vase (Heb. mizrak) from which to sprinkle anything. A metallic vessel; sometimes rendered "bowl" (Amo 6:6; Zec 9:15). The vessels of the tabernacle were of brass (Exd 27:3), while those of the temple were of gold (2Ch 4:8).
(4.) A utensil (Heb. saph) for holding the blood of the victims (Exd 12:22); also a basin for domestic purposes (2Sa 17:28).
The various vessels spoken of by the names "basin, bowl, charger, cup, and dish," cannot now be accurately distinguished.
The basin in which our Lord washed the disciples' feet (Jhn 13:5) must have been larger and deeper than the hand-basin.
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