Jump to: ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms ATS Bible Dictionary WashingVarious ceremonial washings were enjoined in the Mosaic law, both upon priests, Exodus 30:19-21, and upon others, Le 12:1; 15:33 Hebrews 9:10. These were significant of spiritual purification through the Savior's blood, Titus 3:5 Revelation 1:5, as well as of that holiness without which none can see God. To these the Jews added other traditional ablutions, Mark 7:2-4; and regarded it as an act of impiety to neglect them, as Christ frequently did, Luke 11:38. The washing of the hands before and after meals, Matthew 15:2, called for by their custom of feeding themselves with their fingers, is still practiced in Syria. See cut in BED. Where there is a servant in attendance, he pours water from a pitcher over his master's hands, holding also a broad vessel underneath them, 2 Kings 3:11 Psalm 60:8. See FOOT and SANDALS. "Washing the hands" was a protestation of innocence, De 21:6 Matthew 27:24; and has given rise to the proverbial saying common among us, "I wash my hands of that." Easton's Bible Dictionary (Mark 7:1-9). The Jews, like other Orientals, used their fingers when taking food, and therefore washed their hands before doing so, for the sake of cleanliness. Here the reference is to the ablutions prescribed by tradition, according to which "the disciples ought to have gone down to the side of the lake, washed their hands thoroughly, `rubbing the fist of one hand in the hollow of the other, then placed the ten finger-tips together, holding the hands up, so that any surplus water might flow down to the elbow, and thence to the ground.'" To neglect to do this had come to be regarded as a great sin, a sin equal to the breach of any of the ten commandments. Moses had commanded washings oft, but always for some definite cause; but the Jews multiplied the legal observance till they formed a large body of precepts. To such precepts about ceremonial washing Mark here refers. (see ABLUTION.) Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Wash.2. (n.) The act of one who washes; the act of cleansing with water; ablution. 3. (n.) The clothes washed, esp. at one time; a wash. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia FEET, WASHING OFSee FOOT; WASHING OF FEET. WASH; WASHING wosh, wosh'-ing: The two usual Hebrew words for "wash" are rachats, and kabhac, the former being normally used of persons or of sacrificial animals (Genesis 18:4, etc., often translated "bathe"; Leviticus 15:5, etc.), and the latter of things (Genesis 49:11, etc.), the exceptions to this distinction being few (for rachats, 1 Kings 22:38 margin; for kabhac, Psalm 51:2, 7 Jeremiah 2:22; Jeremiah 4:14). Much less common are duach (2 Chronicles 4:6 Isaiah 4:4 Ezekiel 40:38) and shataph (1 Kings 22:38 Job 14:19 Ezekiel 16:9), translated "rinse" in Leviticus 6:28; Leviticus 15:11, 12. In Nehemiah 4:23 the King James Version has "washing" and the Revised Version (British and American) "water" for mayim, but the text is hopelessly obscure (compare the Revised Version margin). In the Apocrypha and New Testament the range of terms is wider. Most common is nipto (Matthew 6:17, etc.), with aponipto in Matthew 27:24. Of the other terms, louo (Susanna verses 15, 17; John 13:10, etc.), with apolouo (Acts 22:16 1 Corinthians 6:11) and the noun loutron (Sirach 34:25b; Ephesians 5:26 Titus 3:5), usually has a sacral significance. On baptizo (Sirach 34:25a; Mark 7:4 Luke 11:38), with the noun baptismos (Mark 7:4 (text?); Hebrews 9:10), see BAPTISM. In Luke 5:2 Revelation 7:14; Revelation 22:14 the Revised Version (British and American) occurs pluno, while Judith 10:3 has perikluzo. Virtually, as far as meaning is concerned, all these words are interchangeable. Of the figurative uses of washing, the most common and obvious is that of cleansing from sin (Psalm 51:2 Isaiah 1:16, etc.), but, with an entirely different figure, "to wash in" may signify "to enjoy in plenty" (Genesis 49:11 Job 29:6; the meaning in So 5:12 is uncertain). Washing of the hands, in token of innocence, is found in Deuteronomy 21:6 Matthew 27:24. WASHING OF FEET The Old Testament references (Genesis 18:4; Genesis 19:2: 24:32; 43:24 Judges 19:21 1 Samuel 25:41 2 Samuel 11:8 Songs 5:3 Psalm 58:10) show that the washing of the feet was the first act on entering the tent or house after a journey. The Orientals wore only sandals, and this washing was refreshing as well as cleanly. In the case of ordinary people, the host furnished the water, and the guests washed their own feet, but in the richer houses, the washing was done by a slave. It was looked upon as the lowliest of all services (1 Samuel 25:41). Jesus pointedly contrasts Simon's neglect of even giving Him water for His feet with the woman's washing His feet with tears and wiping them with her hair (Luke 7:44). On the last evening of His life, Jesus washed the disciples' feet (John 13:1-16). Their pride, heightened by the anticipations of place in the Messianic kingdom whose crisis they immediately expected, prevented their doing this service for each other. Possibly the same pride had expressed itself on this same evening in a controversy about places at table. Jesus, conscious of His divine dignity and against Peter's protest, performed for them this lowliest service. His act of humility actually cleansed their hearts of selfish ambition, killed their pride, and taught them the lesson of love. See also The Expository Times, XI, 536 f. Greek 3067. loutron -- a washing, a bath ... a washing, a bath. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: loutron Phonetic Spelling: (loo-tron') Short Definition: a bath, washing, baptism Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3067.htm - 6k 909. baptismos -- (the act of) a dipping or washing 3068. louo -- to bathe, to wash 4150. pluno -- to wash 3537. nipter -- a basin 2512. katharismos -- a cleansing 628. apolouo -- to wash off, wash away Strong's Hebrew 7367. rachtsah -- a washing... a washing. Transliteration: rachtsah Phonetic Spelling: (rakh-tsaw') Short Definition: washing. ... of rachats Definition a washing NASB Word Usage washing (2). ... /hebrew/7367.htm - 6k 1740. duach -- to rinse, cleanse away by rinsing or washing 7366. rachats -- a washing 7364. rachats -- to wash, wash off or away, bathe 7274. Rogelim -- "(place of) fullers," a place in Gilead 1253. bor -- lye, potash 3526. kabas -- to wash Library The Foot-Washing. Whether Baptism is the Mere Washing? Meditation vii. The Washing of the Feet. Of Washing the Hands. The Washing Away of Sins is Indicated by the White Robes of the ... Jesus Washing the Disciples' Feet. Why Then Does the Holy Ghost Call Baptism "The Washing of ... Is Then the External Baptism with Water the Washing Away of Sin ... The Cavils of the Pharisees Concerning Purification, and the ... Thy Teeth are as a Flock of Sheep which Go up from the Washing ... Thesaurus Washing (56 Occurrences)... To such precepts about ceremonial washing Mark here refers. (see ABLUTION.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FEET, WASHING OF. ... /w/washing.htm - 38k Washing-vessel (8 Occurrences) Washing-vessels (4 Occurrences) Washing-basin (1 Occurrence) Feet (2931 Occurrences) Ablution Basin (37 Occurrences) Bathing (9 Occurrences) Laver (13 Occurrences) Bason (3 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Washing (56 Occurrences)Matthew 15:2 "Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the Elders by not washing their hands before meals?" Matthew 27:24 So when Pilate saw that he was able to do nothing, but that trouble was working up, he took water and, washing his hands before the people, said, The blood of this upright man is not on my hands: you are responsible. Mark 7:3 Now the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not take food without washing their hands with care, keeping the old rule which has been handed down to them: Mark 7:8 "For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men-the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things." Luke 5:2 He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets. Luke 7:44 And turning to the woman he said to Simon, You see this woman? I came into your house; you did not give me water for my feet: but she has been washing my feet with the drops from her eyes, and drying them with her hair. Luke 11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he was surprised because he came to the meal without first washing himself. John 2:6 Now six pots of stone, every one taking two or three firkins of water, were placed there for the purpose of washing, as is the way of the Jews. John 3:25 Then a question came up between John's disciples and a Jew about washing. John 9:7 And said to him, Go and make yourself clean in the bath of Siloam (the sense of the name is, Sent). So he went away and, after washing, came back able to see. John 9:11 His answer was: The man who is named Jesus put earth mixed with water on my eyes, and said to me, Go and make yourself clean in Siloam: so I went away and, after washing, am now able to see. John 13:5 Then he put water into a basin and was washing the feet of the disciples and drying them with the cloth which was round him. John 13:12 Then, after washing their feet and putting on his robe again, he took his seat and said to them, Do you see what I have done to you? Acts 9:37 But, as it happened, just at that time she was taken ill and died. After washing her body they laid it out in a room upstairs. Acts 22:16 And now, why are you waiting? get up, and have baptism, for the washing away of your sins, giving worship to his name. Ephesians 5:26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, Titus 3:5 not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 1 Peter 3:21 And, corresponding to that figure, the water of baptism now saves you--not the washing off of material defilement, but the craving of a good conscience after God--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 2 Peter 2:22 They are an example of that true saying, The dog has gone back to the food it had put out, and the pig which had been washed to its rolling in the dirty earth. Genesis 18:4 Let me get water for washing your feet, and take your rest under the tree: Genesis 24:32 Then the man came into the house, and Laban took their cords off the camels and gave them dry grass and food, and he gave to him and the men who were with him water for washing their feet. Genesis 43:24 And the servant took them into Joseph's house, and gave them water for washing their feet; and he gave their asses food. Genesis 43:31 Then, after washing his face, he came out, and controlling his feelings said, Put food before us. Genesis 49:11 Knotting his ass's cord to the vine, and his young ass to the best vine; washing his robe in wine, and his clothing in the blood of grapes: Exodus 29:17 Then the sheep is to be cut up into its parts, and after washing its legs and its inside parts, you are to put them with the parts and the head, Exodus 30:18 You are to make a brass washing-vessel, with a brass base; and put it between the Tent of meeting and the altar, with water in it; Exodus 30:19 That it may be used by Aaron and his sons for washing their hands and feet; Exodus 40:12 Then let Aaron and his sons come to the door of the Tent of meeting; and after washing them with water, Exodus 40:30 And between the altar and the Tent of meeting he put the vessel with water in it for washing. Leviticus 8:6 Then Moses took Aaron and his sons; and after washing them with water, Leviticus 13:56 And if the priest look, and, behold, the plague be somewhat dark after the washing of it; then he shall rend it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof: Leviticus 15:11 And anyone on whom the unclean man puts his hands, without washing them in water, is to have his clothing washed and his body bathed in water and be unclean till evening. Leviticus 15:13 And when a man who has a flow from his body is made clean from it, he is to take seven days to make himself clean, washing his clothing and bathing his body in flowing water, and then he will be clean. Numbers 5:23 And the priest will put these curses in a book, washing out the writing with the bitter water; Numbers 19:7 And the priest, after washing his clothing and bathing his body in water, may come back to the tent-circle, and will be unclean till evening. Numbers 19:19 Let the clean person do this to the unclean on the third day and on the seventh day: and on the seventh day he is to make him clean; and after washing his clothing and bathing himself in water, he will be clean in the evening. Numbers 31:24 And on the seventh day, after washing your clothing, you will be clean, and then you may come into the tent-circle. Deuteronomy 21:6 And all the responsible men of that town which is nearest to the dead man, washing their hands over the cow whose neck was broken in the valley, Judges 19:21 So he took them into his house and gave the asses food; and after washing their feet they took food and drink. 1 Samuel 25:41 And she got up, and going down on her face to the earth, said, See, I am ready to be a servant-girl, washing the feet of the servants of my lord. 2 Samuel 11:2 And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. 2 Samuel 12:20 Then David got up from the earth, and after washing and rubbing himself with oil and changing his clothing, he went into the house of the Lord and gave worship: then he went back to his house, and at his order they put food before him and he had a meal. 2 Kings 5:10 And Elisha sent a servant to him, saying, Go to Jordan, and after washing seven times in its waters your flesh will be well again and you will be clean. 2 Chronicles 4:6 And he made ten washing-vessels, putting five on the right side and five on the left; such things as were used in making the burned offering were washed in them; but the great water-vessel was to be used by the priests for washing themselves. Nehemiah 4:23 So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing. Job 9:30 If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean; Job 29:6 When washing my goings with butter, And the firm rock 'is' with me rivulets of oil. Psalms 60:8 Moab 'is' my pot for washing, over Edom I cast my shoe, Shout, concerning me, O Philistia. Psalms 73:13 As for me, I have made my heart clean to no purpose, washing my hands in righteousness; Psalms 108:9 Moab 'is' a pot for my washing, Upon Edom I cast my shoe, Over Philistia I shout habitually. Song of Songs 4:2 Your teeth are like a newly shorn flock, which have come up from the washing, where every one of them has twins. None is bereaved among them. Song of Songs 5:12 His eyes as doves by streams of water, Washing in milk, sitting in fulness. Song of Songs 6:6 Your teeth are like a flock of ewes, which have come up from the washing; of which every one has twins; none is bereaved among them. Isaiah 1:25 And my hand will again be on you, washing away what is unclean as with soap, and taking away all your false metal; Ezekiel 16:9 Then I had you washed with water, washing away all your blood and rubbing you with oil. Ezekiel 23:40 And she even sent for men to come from far away, to whom a servant was sent, and they came: for whom she was washing her body and painting her eyes and making herself fair with ornaments. Subtopics Washing of Hands, a Token of Innocence Related Terms Washing-vessel (8 Occurrences) Washing-vessels (4 Occurrences) Interpretation (45 Occurrences) Looking-glasses (2 Occurrences) Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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