Ablution (gr. baptismós). Term that represents the act of washing or immersing in water. In the RVR it appears only once (Heb 9:10), but in Greek also in 3 other passages (Mar 7:4, 8; Heb 6:2). The “ablutions” of Heb 9:10 refer to ritual baths and washings whose purpose was to eliminate impurities (Lev_14 and 15; 2Ch 4:6). Mark 7:4 refers to “vessel washings”; in Heb 6:2 it is translated “baptisms”, understood to refer to the Christian doctrine of baptism. It is true that the most used word for Christian baptism is báptisma (20 times), but perhaps baptismós also refers to that rite.
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
Ceremonial bath with purification purpose to participate in the cult. It should not be understood in a hygienic sense, since before a. the whole body had to be clean. the a. they should preferably be done in living water, that is, currents, such as a river, a spring or in the sea. They could be done in a body of water of certain dimensions as long as they had been brought naturally, not extracted. the a. They could be by immersion. It is noteworthy the emphasis given in the book of Leviticus to the washings to which people who had been contaminated in some way had to submit (Lev 13:6, Lev 13:34, Lev 13:55-58; Lev 15 :8, etc.).
In Heb 9:10 the term is used (Gk. baptismos), also being translated as “baptisms” in Heb 6:2. The washings prior to worship are indicated by the existence of the fountain in the tabernacle, in which the priests had to wash their hands and feet before officiating. In Lev 15:11 it speaks of an a. of the hands after an impurity. Jesus and his disciples, as an act of protest against excessive ritualism, were not as strict about the Jewish (and especially Pharisees) tradition of washing their hands before eating (Mat 15:2; Mar 7: 1-5). †¢Laundries.
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
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see, WASHING OF FEET Name given in Heb. 9:10 to the ceremonial washings prescribed by the Law of Moses (Lev. 6:27, 28; 8:6; 11:25, 28, 40; 15:5, 6, 7, 11, etc.); With this washing, and after a period of time, the Israelite worshiper was ceremonially clean of the legal contaminations that he had contracted (by leprosy, contact with each
see, by seminal emission, menstruation in women, or by contact with those thus contaminated, etc., and that they were an impediment to participating in the activities of the cult), and he was again fit to participate in the cult. In the Aaronic priesthood, as well as in the Levitical ministry, there was also a provision for washings or ablutions, both for their consecration (Lev. 8:6; Num. 8:7) and in the exercise of their functions (Lev. 16:4). ; etc.). Distinction should be noted here; Aaron and his children were washed “once” thoroughly by Moses at being consecrated (Ex. 40:12). They were then required to wash only their feet and hands in the bronze laver (Ex. 40:30-32). in Nm. 19 gives more details of the purification of the polluted. In the NT washing has a moral meaning and application. (See WASHING OF FEET)
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Washing and ritual cleansing of the body and its various parts: head, hands, feet. It was a religious requirement of many ancient cults and of the peoples of the East. These rites and uses, although today they are less appreciated by today’s society, were collected in Christianity and are still valid in Islam and in many Eastern rites.
In the Bible the ritual requirement of sacrifices and coexistence frequently appears, from the Old Testament (Lev. 15. 5; Ex. 29.10; Num. 16. 7) to the New (Jn. 9. 7-11; Jn. 13. 1-15; Mt. 27. 24)
In Christianity, certain lavatories were seen from the beginning as signs of moral and spiritual purification, ranging from the holy rites of Baptism to the ritual purifications in the Eucharist (Lavabo) or in blessings (sprinkling with holy water).
Pedro Chico González, Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy, Editorial Bruño, Lima, Peru 2006
Source: Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy
The Bible frequently prescribes ablutions for the purpose of bodily cleansing and as a rite of internal purification. This rite was loaded with multiple symbolisms. In the time of late Judaism, the purificatory prescriptions were taken to an exaggeration: one must wash the body (Jn 9,7.11-15), the hands (Mt 15,20; Mc 7,2), the feet (Jn 13, 5-14). Sometimes it is a pure symbol of the cleansing of the spirit (Mt 27,24). > pure.
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FERNANDEZ RAMOS, Felipe (Dir.), Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth, Editorial Monte Carmelo, Burbos, 2001
Source: Dictionary of Jesus of Nazareth
ABLUCTION
Source: Vine New Testament Dictionary
As a ceremonial cleansing act (Heb. kibbes; gr. louein, etc.) is a very common religious trait. Both biblical and rabbinical law recognize three types of ablution. The first is hand washing. This means of cleansing is not explicitly prescribed in the Bible, but is inferred from Lev. 3:11 p.m. In the NT its meaning became considerably social (Mk. 7:3; Mt. 15:2). The feet were washed in the same way (Gen. 18:4; Jn. 13:5). The second type of ablution was the washing of hands and feet to perform priestly functions (Ex. 30:19; 40:31). In the Tabernacle and in the Temple a lavatory was provided for this purpose. The third was the immersion of the whole body that symbolized the total cleansing of the individual in order to be admitted or readmitted to the holy community or to perform some special function within it, for example, the high priest on the day of atonement ( Lev. 16:24), Aaron and his sons before their consecration (Lev. 8:6). Lepers and all those who came into contact with unclean persons or things were bathed as well (Lev. 14:8; 15:5–10, 19–27; Num. 19:19). The same was true of proselytes from the Gentile world, which may be a prototype of Christian baptism. Vessels, houses and clothes were also subject to ritual purification (Mk. 7:4; Lev. 14:52; 15:6–8; Ex. 19:14)
See also Clean, Unclean.
LEH Stephens-Hodge
Harrison, EF, Bromiley, GW, & Henry, CFH (2006). Dictionary of Theology (1). Grand Rapids, MI: Challenge Books.
Source: Dictionary of Theology