In biblical terminology, "basons" refer to vessels or bowls used for various purposes, primarily in the context of religious rituals and ceremonies. These items are mentioned in several instances throughout the Old Testament, serving both practical and symbolic roles within the worship practices of ancient Israel.

Old Testament References

1. Tabernacle and Temple Use: Basons were integral to the worship practices in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. They were used for holding blood during sacrifices, as well as for other ceremonial purposes. In Exodus 27:3, the instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle include basons: "Make all its utensils of bronze: its pots, shovels, basins, meat forks, and firepans."

2. Sacrificial Rituals: During sacrificial rituals, basons were used to catch the blood of the sacrificial animals. This blood was then sprinkled on the altar as part of the atonement process. Leviticus 1:5 describes this process: "Then he shall slaughter the bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests shall bring the blood and sprinkle it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting."

3. Solomon's Temple: In the construction of Solomon's Temple, basons were among the many items crafted for the service of the Temple. 1 Kings 7:45 lists them among the temple furnishings: "the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All these objects that Hiram made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze."

4. Symbolic Purity and Cleansing: Basons also symbolized purity and cleansing, essential themes in the worship and sacrificial system of Israel. The use of basons in rituals underscored the importance of cleanliness and sanctification before God.

Cultural and Religious Significance

Basons, as part of the broader array of temple utensils, highlight the meticulous care and reverence with which the Israelites approached their worship. The detailed instructions for their use and the materials from which they were made reflect the holiness and sanctity attributed to the worship of Yahweh. The use of bronze, a durable and valuable material, signifies the importance and permanence of these religious practices.

Typological and Theological Insights

From a theological perspective, the use of basons in sacrificial rituals can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The blood collected in these vessels, which was essential for atonement, points to the blood of Christ, which Christians believe was shed for the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 9:22 states, "In fact, under the Law almost everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."

In summary, basons in the Bible serve as a testament to the intricate and sacred nature of Old Testament worship, reflecting both the physical and spiritual dimensions of Israel's relationship with God.

The Eve of the Restoration
... knives, 10. Thirty basons of gold, silver basons of a second sort four
hundred and ten, and other vessels a thousand.11. All the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the eve of the restoration.htm

Of the Building of this Temple
... He also made all its vessels of brass, the pots, and the shovels, and the basons;
and besides these, the snuffers and the tongs, and all its other vessels, he ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 of the building.htm

How Ptolemy Philadelphus Procured the Laws of the Jews to be ...
... He also sent fifty talents of gold for the making of large basons, and vials,
and cups, and an immense quantity of precious stones. ...
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Methodical Liberality
... Howbeit there were not made for the house of the Lord bowls of silver, snuffers,
basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/methodical liberality.htm

'The Love of Thine Espousals'
... Israel, which offered burnt-offerings, and sacrificed peace-offerings of oxen unto
the Lord.6. And Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basons; and half ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the love of thine espousals.htm

Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
... All the furnishings were also made by Hiram, such as pots, basons, shovels; probably
also the golden altar, and table, with the seven-branched lamp stands, of ...
/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/hiram the inspired artificer.htm

Hazael Makes an Expedition against the People of Israel and the ...
... curious sort; and when they had repaired the temple, they made use of the remaining
gold and silver, which was not a little, for bowls, and basons, and cups ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 8 hazael makes an.htm

How Cyrus, King of the Persians, Delivered the Jews Out Of
... their number is as follows: Fifty chargers of gold, and five hundred of silver;
forty Thericlean cups of gold, and five hundred of silver; fifty basons of gold ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 1 how cyrus king.htm

What was Heard in the Basilica of Peace
... in certain ways the great mosques of Islam"the one at Cordova, or that at Damascus,
with their vestibules surrounded by arcades, their basons for purification ...
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The Life of Mr. Andrew Melvil.
... the council for having made a Latin epigram[44], upon seeing the king and queen
making an offering at the altar (whereon were two books, two basons, and two ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr andrew.htm

Basons (9 Occurrences)
...Basons (9 Occurrences). Exodus 24:6 And Moses took half the blood, and put it in
basons; and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar. (DBY). ...
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Goblets (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 28:17 and pure gold for the forks, and the bowls, and the goblets;
and for the golden basons by weight for every bason; and for the silver basons...
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Bason (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 28:17 and pure gold for the forks, and the bowls, and the goblets;
and for the golden basons by weight for every bason; and for the silver basons...
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Knives (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 7:50 and the basons, and the knives, and the bowls, and the cups, and the
censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, for the folding-doors of the ...
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Drams (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT). Ezra 8:27 Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and
two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Utensil (2 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 12:13 However there were not made for the house of Jehovah basons of silver,
knives, bowls, trumpets, nor any utensil of gold or utensil of silver, of ...
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Folding-doors (3 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 7:50 and the basons, and the knives, and the bowls, and the cups, and the
censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, for the folding-doors of the ...
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Firepans (9 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 52:19 And the basons, and the firepans, and the bowls, and the caldrons,
and the candlesticks, and the spoons, and the cups; that which was of gold in ...
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Tirshatha (5 Occurrences)
... The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five
hundred and thirty priests' garments. (KJV JPS BBE DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Bassa

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