Topical Encyclopedia The term "splashed" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible as a specific word; however, the concept of splashing, particularly in the context of liquids such as blood or water, is present in various biblical narratives and rituals. This entry explores the symbolic and literal uses of splashing within the biblical text, emphasizing its significance in religious practices and narratives.Old Testament Context 1. Sacrificial Rituals: In the Old Testament, the act of splashing blood is a significant component of sacrificial rituals. The priests were instructed to splash or sprinkle the blood of the sacrifice on the altar as a means of atonement and purification. Leviticus 1:5 states, "Then he shall slaughter the bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests shall present the blood and splash it against all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting." This act symbolized the cleansing of sin and the consecration of the altar and the people. 2. Covenant Ratification: The splashing of blood also played a crucial role in the ratification of covenants. In Exodus 24:8 , Moses took the blood, splashed it on the people, and said, "This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words." This act signified the binding agreement between God and the Israelites, underscoring the seriousness and sanctity of the covenant. 3. Purification Rites: The use of water in purification rites often involved splashing or sprinkling. Numbers 19:18 describes the process: "Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle it on the tent and on all the furnishings and people who were there." This ritual was part of the purification process for those who had come into contact with a dead body, symbolizing spiritual and physical cleansing. New Testament Context 1. Symbolism of Blood: In the New Testament, the concept of splashing is more symbolic, particularly in reference to the blood of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:13-14 contrasts the blood of goats and bulls with the blood of Christ, stating, "For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!" Here, the imagery of sprinkling or splashing blood is used to convey the superior and ultimate cleansing power of Christ's sacrifice. 2. Baptismal Imagery: The act of baptism, while not explicitly described as splashing, involves the use of water as a symbol of purification and new life. The imagery of water in baptism can be seen as a continuation of Old Testament purification practices, now fulfilled in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Romans 6:4 states, "We therefore were buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life." Theological Significance The act of splashing, whether involving blood or water, carries deep theological significance throughout the Bible. It represents purification, atonement, and the establishment of a covenant relationship with God. These acts are not merely ritualistic but are imbued with spiritual meaning, pointing to the necessity of cleansing from sin and the transformative power of God's grace. The imagery of splashing serves as a vivid reminder of the sacrificial system's fulfillment in Christ and the ongoing call to holiness and dedication to God. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (imp. & p. p.) of Splash.Strong's Hebrew 5137a. nazah -- to spurt, spatter, sprinkle... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to spurt, spatter, sprinkle NASB Word Usage splashed (1), splashes (1), sprinkle (16), sprinkled (4), sprinkles (1). ... /hebrew/5137a.htm - 5k Library The Blood of the Testament The Pursuit Jesus and the Bethany Sisters. Life Amongst the Upper Ten Thousand The Church of Notre Dame De Lorette in Paris with Its Yellow ... The First-Born Mighty to Save (And Last): Homeward Bound The Schoolboy of Madaura The City of God Thesaurus Splashed (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Splash. Multi-Version Concordance Splashed (1 Occurrence). 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