Meaning
Cleansing is the process or action of making something clean or free from impurity.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, cleansing refers to the process or action by which a person or thing is made clean or freed from impurity.
The Bible uses the term in physical, ceremonial, moral, and spiritual contexts, including washing, purification, and cleansing from sin.
Key References
- Leviticus 14:1-57
- Leviticus 15:1-33
- Numbers 19:1-22
- Psalm 51:2
- Isaiah 1:16
- Ezekiel 36:25
- John 13:10
- Acts 15:9
- Hebrews 9:14
- 1 John 1:7-9
Related Terms
- Clean
- Purification
- Washing
- Sanctification
- Defilement
- Sin