A special washing with water to make people or things clean for religious purposes.
All Scripture References (4)
Mark (1)
Mark 7:4
And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
Colossians (1)
Colossians 2:12
And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
Hebrews (2)
Hebrews 6:2
instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 9:10
They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.