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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4470 hyssop
4470 hyssop
4470 hyssop
A plant closely associated with cleansing in the OT, being used extensively in rituals for purification.
Hyssop associated with cleansing
Ps 51:2-7 See also Heb 9:19-22
Hyssop in religious ritual
At the Passover Ex 12:21-25
At the slaughter of the red heifer Nu 19:1-10
In rites of cleansing Nu 19:17-20 See also Lev 14:1-7,48-53
Hyssop as a well-known plant
Hyssop at the crucifixion
See also
| 4402 | plants |
| 7342 | cleanliness |
| 7416 | purification |
| 7478 | washing |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
