Purification is the act or effect of making something or someone pure or purified.
In the Bible we see numerous references regarding purification. Once sin entered the world, making human beings impure before the holiness of God, ways in which men should purify themselves were communicated.
Purification rituals were introduced in the Old Testament, through which people, symbolically and spiritually, became cleansed of their sins by obeying God's guidance. Purifying water or fire, cleaning the body, clothing and house were used to purify the unclean (Numbers 19:9 and cf Numbers 19:18-20).
The Law of Moses explained the situations in which people became ceremonially unclean (Leviticus 14:54-57), as well as all the procedures to cleanse and purify the people of God from their impurities - sometimes by fire, sometimes by water ( Numbers 31:23).
In addition to the spiritual meaning, this entire purification process was valid to ensure asepsis within the camp, preventing the spread of plagues and contagious diseases. There were also special times, with feasts and offerings of sacrifices that involved the times of purification of the Jews (John 11:55).
In the New Testament, we learn from the teachings of Christ that what makes man unclean is much deeper than simply cleaning procedures and external asepsis. We all have a serious problem of heart impurity. Jesus taught that what comes out of the mouth, proceeding from a corrupt heart, is what makes a person unclean (Matthew 15:18-20).
Only in Jesus Christ can man be purified from the corruption caused by sin (John 1:29). It is necessary to take into account the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:3) and His testimony, through water (baptism of repentance), blood (faith in the sacrifice on the cross) and the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew 3:11 ) for our total purification.
Purification in the Bible
"A ceremonially clean man will collect the heifer's ashes and place them in a clean place outside the camp. They will be kept by the community of Israel for use in the water of purification, for the cleansing of sins.
Numbers 19:9
Then a ceremonially clean man will take hyssop, dip it in water and sprinkle it on the tent, on all the utensils and on all the people who were there. He will also sprinkle it on anyone who has touched a human bone, or a tomb, or anyone who has been killed or who has died a natural death. He who is clean shall sprinkle it on the unclean person on the third and seventh day, and on the seventh day he must purify him. The one being cleansed will wash his clothes and bathe himself in water, and that evening he will be clean. But if he who is unclean does not purify himself, he shall be cut off from the assembly, for he has defiled the sanctuary of the Lord. The water of purification was not sprinkled on him, and he is unclean.
Numbers 19:18-20
This is the regulation concerning any kind of leprosy, scabies, mold on clothes or in a house, and swelling, rash, or shiny spot, to determine whether a thing is clean or unclean.
That's the regulation about any kind of leprosy and mold.
Leviticus 14:54-57
and whatever resists the fire, you will have to pass through the fire to purify it, but you will also have to purify it with the water of purification. And everything that does not resist the fire will have to pass through the water.
Numbers 31:23
As the Jewish Passover approached, many went from that region to Jerusalem to participate in the ceremonial cleansings before Passover.
John 11:55
But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these are what make a man unclean. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual immoralities, thefts, false witness and slander. These things make a man unclean; but eating without washing your hands does not make you unclean."
Matthew 15:18-20
The next day, John saw Jesus approaching and said, "Look! It is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:29
The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact expression of his being, upholding all things by his powerful word. After he had accomplished purification of sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Hebrews 1:3
"I baptize you with water unto repentance. But after me comes someone mightier than I, so much so that I am not worthy even to bear his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 3:11
Completing the time for their purification, according to the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
Luke 2:22
The next day Paul took those men and purified himself with them. Then he went to the temple to declare the deadline for the fulfillment of the days of purification and the offering that would be made individually on their behalf.
Acts of the Apostles 21:26
whoever sets his heart to seek the LORD, the God of his ancestors, even if he is not pure according to the rules of the sanctuary."
2 Chronicles 30:19
"A ceremonially clean man will collect the heifer's ashes and place them in a clean place outside the camp. They will be kept by the community of Israel for use in the water of purification, for the cleansing of sins.
Numbers 19:9
What goes into the mouth does not make a man unclean; but what comes out of his mouth, that makes him unclean."
Matthew 15:11
"Look, don't tell anyone about this. But go show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony."
Mark 1:44
They celebrated the cult of their God and the ritual of purification, in which the singers and the gatekeepers also participated, according to the orders of David and his son Solomon.
Nehemiah 12:45
They were just prescriptions dealing with food and drink and various water purification ceremonies; these outward ordinances were enforced until the time of the new order.
Hebrews 9:10
A leper approached him and begged him on his knees: "If you want, you can cleanse me!"
Mark 1:40
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
"This is what the Sovereign LORD says: On the day I cleanse them from all their sins, I will restore their cities and their ruins will be rebuilt.
Ezekiel 36:33
If anyone purifies himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work.
2 Timothy 2:21
He gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all wickedness, and purify for himself a people particularly his own, dedicated to the practice of good works.
Titus 2:14
Having gathered and consecrated their relatives, the Levites went to cleanse the temple of the Lord, as the king had commanded, in obedience to the word of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 29:15
So let us approach God with a sincere heart and full conviction of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:22
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