Difference between revisions of "Bath"

 

Bath <ref name="term_34827" />

<p> [[Washing]] was required by the law for purification of uncleanness of any kind, as leprosy, etc. (Leviticus 15; &nbsp;Leviticus 16:28; &nbsp;Leviticus 22:6; &nbsp;Numbers 19:7; &nbsp;Numbers 19:19; &nbsp;2 Samuel 11:2; &nbsp;2 Samuel 11:4; &nbsp;2 Kings 5:10); mourning (&nbsp;Ruth 3:3; &nbsp;2 Samuel 12:20). The high priest on the day of atonement, before each act of expiation (&nbsp;Leviticus 16:4; &nbsp;Leviticus 16:24); also at his own consecration (&nbsp;Leviticus 8:6). [[Anointing]] with perfumes was joined to the washing (&nbsp;Esther 2:12). The laver at the door of the tabernacle was for the priests to wash in before entering (&nbsp;Exodus 30:18-20). The legal ritual prescribed washing, not bathing; also sprinkling. [[Baptism]] by immersion is not confirmed by legal types. </p>

 

== References ==

<ref name="term_34827"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/fausset-s-bible-dictionary/bath+(1) Bath from Fausset's Bible Dictionary]</ref>