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How Nave’s arranged it

• General scriptures concerningExodus 19:10Exodus 19:14Matthew 15:2Mark 7:2–5Mark 7:8Mark 7:9Luke 11:38Hebrews 9:10
• Of priestsExodus 29:4Exodus 36:18–21Exodus 40:12Exodus 40:31Exodus 40:32Leviticus 8:6Leviticus 16:4Leviticus 16:24Leviticus 16:26Leviticus 16:28Numbers 19:7–10Numbers 19:192 Chronicles 4:6
• Of burnt offeringsLeviticus 1:9Leviticus 1:13Leviticus 9:142 Chronicles 4:6
• Of the deadActs 9:37
• Of infantsEzekiel 16:4
• Of the faceMatthew 6:17
• Of the feet So 5:3Genesis 18:4Genesis 19:2Genesis 24:32Genesis 43:24Exodus 30:19Exodus 30:21Exodus 40:31Judges 19:212 Samuel 11:8Luke 7:38Luke 7:44John 13:5
• Of the handsExodus 30:18–21Exodus 40:30–32
• Of the hands, as a token of innocencyDeuteronomy 21:6Psalms 26:6Matthew 27:24
• For defilement
• Of lepersLeviticus 14:8Leviticus 14:9
• Those having bloody issueLeviticus 15:5–13

The passages, in Bible order (80)

The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.

1. Genesis 18:4

   Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.

   ›Commentary on Genesis 18:42 voices

   “But how does he continue again as if speaking to men: "Let water be received," the text says, "and your feet be washed"?Abraham, the father and teacher of nations, is indeed teaching you by these things how you ought to receive guests and that you should wash the feet of guests. Nevertheless even this is said mysteriously. For he knew that the mysteries of the Lord were not to be completed except in the washing of feet.

   “Let a little water - be fetched, and wash your feet, etc. - In these verses we find a delightful picture of primitive hospitality. In those ancient times shoes such as ours were not in use; and the foot was protected only by sandals or soles, which fastened round the foot with straps. It was therefore a great refreshment in so hot a country to get the feet washed at the end of a day’s journey; and this is the first thing that Abraham proposes.

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2. Genesis 19:2

   and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”

   ›Commentary on Genesis 19:22 voices

   “Therefore the angels act, as if it were safe to sleep on the highway; and thus conceal their knowledge of the abandoned wickedness of the whole people. For if the gates of cities are shut, to prevent the incursions of wild beasts and of enemies; how wrong and absurd it is that they who are within should be exposed to still more grievous dangers?

   “Nay; but we will abide in the street - Instead of לא lo, nay, some MSS. have לו lo, to him; “And they said unto him, for we lodge in the street.” where, nevertheless, the negation is understood. Knowing the disposition of the inhabitants, and appearing in the mere character of travelers, they preferred the open street to any house; but as Lot pressed them vehemently, and they knew him to be a righteous man, not yet willing to make themselves known, they consented to take shelter under his hospitable roof.

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3. Genesis 24:32

   So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.

   ›Commentary on Genesis 24:322 voices

   “Provender for the camels - These were the first objects of his care; for a good man is merciful to his beast. Water to wash his feet - Thus it thus appears that he had servants with him; and as the fatigues of the journey must have fallen as heavily upon them as upon himself, so we find no distinction made, but water is provided to wash their feet also.

   “Both the house and stable were well furnished, and Abraham's servant was invited to the free use of both. Particular care was taken of the camels; for a good man regardeth the life of his beast, Prov. xii. If the ox knows his owner to serve him, the owner should know his ox to provide for him that which is fitting for him.

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4. Genesis 43:24

   And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.

   ›Commentary on Genesis 43:241 voice

   “Brought the men into Joseph’s house, etc. - This is exactly the way in which a Hindoo receives a guest. As soon as he enters, one of the civilities is the presenting of water to wash his feet. So indispensable is this, that water to wash the feet makes a part of the offering to an image.

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5. Exodus 19:10

   Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes

   ›Commentary on Exodus 19:102 voices

   “Sanctify the people - As Job before sent and sanctified his sons, Job i, 5. Sanctify them, that is, call them off from their worldly business, and call them to religious exercises, meditation and prayer, that they may receive the law from God's mouth with reverence and devotion.

   “However, even the people had to be purified two or three days beforehand, so as to come clean to the sacrifice, as we read in the Old Testament. They even used to wash their clothes. If such regard was paid in what was only the figure, how much ought it to be shown in the reality! Learn then, priest and Levite, what it means to wash your clothes. You must have a pure body wherewith to offer up the sacraments.

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6. Exodus 19:14

   When Moses came down from the mountain to the people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes.

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7. Exodus 29:4

   Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.

   ›Commentary on Exodus 29:42 voices

   “The high priest washes himself, then offers incense; for Aaron was first washed, then became high priest. For how could one who had not yet been cleansed by water pray for others? Further, the laver had been set within the tabernacle, as a symbol of baptism.

   “Those that would perfect holiness must cleanse themselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, 2 Cor. vii. They were now washed all over; but afterwards, when they went in to minister, they washed only their hands and feet ( ch. xxx. 19 ); for he that is washed needs no more, John xiii.

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8. Exodus 30:18–21

   “You are to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Set it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it,

   ›Commentary on Exodus 30:18–212 voices

   “Exo 38:8. The bronze for the “Laver of brass” and its foot was supplied from the bronze mirrors of the women who voluntarily gave up these articles of luxury. Bronze mirrors were much used by the ancient Egyptians. No hint is given as to the form of the laver. The brazen sea and the ten lavers that served the same purpose in the temple of Solomon, were elaborately worked in artistic designs and are minutely described 1Ki 7:23-

   “A laver of brass - כיור kiyor sometimes signifies a caldron, 1Sa 2:14; but it seems to signify any large round vessel or basin used for washing the hands and feet. There were doubtless cocks or spigots in it to draw off the water, as it is not likely the feet were put into it in order to be washed. The foot of the laver must mean the pedestal on which it stood.

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9. Exodus 30:19

   with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet.

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10. Exodus 30:21

    Thus they are to wash their hands and feet so that they will not die; this shall be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants for the generations to come.”

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11. Exodus 36:18–21

    He also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.

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12. Exodus 40:12

    Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.

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13. Exodus 40:30–32

    He placed the basin between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it for washing;

    ›Commentary on Exodus 40:30–321 voice

    “And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar,.... Of which position, see Exo 30:18. and put water there to wash withal; for the priests to wash their hands and feet with; a type of that laver or fountain opened for the house of David and inhabitants of Jerusalem to wash in, Zec 13:1.

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14. Exodus 40:31

    and from it Moses, Aaron, and his sons washed their hands and feet.

    ›Commentary on Exodus 40:311 voice

    “And Moses, and Aaron, and his sons, washed their hands and their feet thereat. This laver was for the priests, and Moses, officiating as a priest, washed in it, with Aaron, and his sons, whom he was now about to consecrate to the priest's office, and invest with it by offering sacrifice for them; Jarchi says this was on the eighth day of the consecration.

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15. Exodus 40:32

    They washed whenever they entered the Tent of Meeting or approached the altar, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

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16. Leviticus 1:9

    The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

    ›Commentary on Leviticus 1:91 voice

    “The parts which were washed were the stomach, and bowels, and feet, divided from the carcass at the knee-joint. The priest shall burn - The verb here translated burn, is applied exclusively to the burning of the incense, to the lights of the tabernacle, and to the offerings on the altar. The primary meaning of its root seems to be to exhale odor. (See the margin of Lev 24:2; Exo 30:8).

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