What if the kohen dunks his hands and feet into the basin instead of running the water from the basin over his hands and feet? Does that work? The Gemara delves into the source verses for this practice and suggests that the water must come “from” the basin – though perhaps “in it” works as well. Also, a 3-way debate if the water in the basin remains overnight – is it valid for purification and consecration?
Zevahim 21: The Basin
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