2 occurrences in 2 dictionaries

Reference: Basin

Easton

or Bason.

(1.) A trough or laver (Heb. aggan') for washing (Ex 24:6); rendered also "goblet" (Song 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" (Am 6:6; Zec 9:15). The vessels of the tabernacle were of brass (Ex 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 (Ex 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 (Joh 13:5) must have been larger and deeper than the hand-basin.

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Smith

Basin.

Among the smaller vessels for the tabernacle or temple service, many must have been required to receive from the sacrificial victims the blood to be sprinkled for purification. The "basin" from which our Lord washed the disciples' feet was probably deeper and larger than the hand-basin for sprinkling.