Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4400 Vegetation and food » 4470 hyssop A plant closely associated with cleansing in the OT, being used extensively in rituals for purification. Hyssop associated with cleansing Psalm 51:2-7 See also Hebrews 9:19-22 Hyssop in religious ritual At the Passover At the slaughter of the red heifer In rites of cleansing Numbers 19:17-20 See also Leviticus 14:1-7,48-53 Hyssop as a well-known plant Hyssop at the crucifixion See also
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